Logic 8 (express) On An Upgraded Mac, Compatibility Options

[zaaresh]

Hello everyone ,

why am I thinking so much about NOT leaving my old G4 PCI 400 in the corner and buying some fancy G5 Dual whatever to make production music ? It must be love...

To get to the point: ... for now, I´m planning to upgrade the G4 to 1GHZ (Sonnet Encore) and 1,25 GB RAM , run OS 10.4.x (probably 10.4.9) and install LOGIC 8 Express.

Question: do you think - or know - if that´s gonna work?
I heard about a possible incompatibility of the computer and the software - too much differences in technology / software reading? Would Logic 7 work ?

What worked before was running Logic Pro 6.4 (still under the emagic flag) under OS 9.2 on the G4 400Mhz PCI with 512 RAM - except that plug-ins like Space Designer could not display correctly: still they worked.
Well, I would be really glad if someone could help me with the decision...!

Many thanks ,

Milosz

[azkid]

Not an x-spurt... And I'm not aware of the specifics of the G4 "PCI" model. but I will tell you this, the G4 Sonnet CPU 1.8GHz in my G4 AGP flies. It'll handle anything. Your PCI model should handle a max of 2GB of RAM?

I'd go for it? The CPU upgrades have dropped in price by 40% in the last 2 years, and well worth it to keep the "tank" running...

The only thing that'll be holding you back is that 100MHz bus.

If you're set on keeping your G4 Tank,... I think it'll serve you well with a 1.8GHz The smaller CPU upgrades, well maybe not? That vs of Logic Express REALLY needs a 1.25 GHz CPU?

And then RAM is the other issue. MAX it.

Bottom line, do the research online, add up the expense.... and YES, a new Mac Mini may be the best solution.

I don't need one yet though...

G4, stubborn!

AZKID