 G5 Imac?, How will it cope? |
 jeu. 2 sept. 2004, 02:51
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Does anyone have any idea how the new imac might measure up speed and track capacity wise, using say Logic Express? Would it be a good or a bad decision to buy a g5 imac loaded up to the gills with ram and a 1.8, or a powermac g5? That's considering the fact you then have to buy display etc. with the PM.
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mer. 6 oct. 2004, 02:46
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Just to add a comment...
I've been a proponent of using low cost horse power for quite some time - I've used a lot of machines that people say are no good for audio and managed to make some amazing music with them... Granted my situation may be unique: ( Riverdog Productions ) But, I do a lot of professional work... I've used anything from a Grape iMac (in the beginning), to my current workhorse which is a 1Ghz PowerBook... I'm regularly using 16 to 20 tracks for audio with effects, no less than 12 hardware MIDI instruments and then the smattering of internal synths offered by Logic Pro6... I'd say if you're interested in using the new iMac (I certainly will be) you are correct: the iMac video out port will support a separate monitor... I use this setup with my 12" PowerBook as well... (Dual Monitor)... And I think if your working in a similar environment as mine - the iMac G5 will be a perfect fit... Small footprint - Good horspower - reasonable cost... If you're going to record a live band with drums, multiple mics at the same time - 64 or more tracks of audio along with internal synths and effects at 192Khz - I'd certainly opt for a more powerful machine... If you're a small project studio like me - and you make reasonable money with your gear - And you're working with jingles, single artists, maybe 4 mics at a time with under 64 tracks??? - The iMac G5 will do nicely... Hope this helps... 
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