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Subject: PC vs. MAC using VST or VST24
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Original Message 1/4 08-Sep-98 @ 09:02 PM - PC vs. MAC using VST or VST24
It seems there are a lot of problems with PC version and almost none with Mac. It makes me wonder when VST24/4.0 is not out on PC? Please HELP!
Message 2/4 09-Sep-98 @ 01:56 PM - RE: PC vs. MAC using VST or VST24
The Mac platform is more stable and more intuitive to work
with. It does cost a bit more though, but I'd probably
have a look at the new iMac because it's got a great spec
and is reasonably priced.
Mind you I do work from within an Apple Resellers Office
(but hey the bastards never give me any commission, I'm
not even part of the comp
with. It does cost a bit more though, but I'd probably
have a look at the new iMac because it's got a great spec
and is reasonably priced.
Mind you I do work from within an Apple Resellers Office
(but hey the bastards never give me any commission, I'm
not even part of the comp
Message 3/4 09-Sep-98 @ 04:18 PM - RE: PC vs. MAC using VST or VST24
What kind of specs do I need to have a least 16 tracks of audio and FX with no problem on VST24? Also what's a good cd burner, sound card, multi in/out analog and midi card for Mac?????
Thanks....
Thanks....
Message 4/4 10-Sep-98 @ 12:39 PM - RE: PC vs. MAC using VST or VST24
I run a powerbook 3400 with a 200Mhz 603e processor, 32M
RAM (which needs upgrading to 64) and a 2G Hard disc. The
disc capacity is fine, but the CPU can't handle more than
about 3 effects loaded up at once - this is more of an
issue than the number of tracks itself actually.
I would suggest for 16 tracks and loads of fx you would
need a 233Mhz G3 machine (266 if poss) - desktop Macs are
more specced up in terms of cache sizes - I bought my
laptop for portabilitys sake, so traded off a bit of
performance.
Macs have 32bit sound capability built in, but as for
analog in/outs this would require a card - I don't know
much about them. CD burning dunno, midi card not needed,
just a copy of Opcode's OMS (free from their web site) and
an interface which plugs into the modem port - trouble is
it's all changing now iMacs are here - they have USB ports
so quite what kit is available for them yet I couldn't
tell you. Interfaces by opcode or Altech are meant to be
OK.
Hope I've been of some use - I don't know the world about
complex studio setups, my laptop is just for home use, but
I do know alot about Macs if you nee
RAM (which needs upgrading to 64) and a 2G Hard disc. The
disc capacity is fine, but the CPU can't handle more than
about 3 effects loaded up at once - this is more of an
issue than the number of tracks itself actually.
I would suggest for 16 tracks and loads of fx you would
need a 233Mhz G3 machine (266 if poss) - desktop Macs are
more specced up in terms of cache sizes - I bought my
laptop for portabilitys sake, so traded off a bit of
performance.
Macs have 32bit sound capability built in, but as for
analog in/outs this would require a card - I don't know
much about them. CD burning dunno, midi card not needed,
just a copy of Opcode's OMS (free from their web site) and
an interface which plugs into the modem port - trouble is
it's all changing now iMacs are here - they have USB ports
so quite what kit is available for them yet I couldn't
tell you. Interfaces by opcode or Altech are meant to be
OK.
Hope I've been of some use - I don't know the world about
complex studio setups, my laptop is just for home use, but
I do know alot about Macs if you nee
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