 Audio And Midi On G4 Imacs, What can new iMac do without added DSP? |
 jeu. 14 août 2003, 22:44
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I'm thinking of converting to the iMac from PC, but I'm concerned from stuff I've read that I'd need an equivalent to a PCI soundcard - which they don't accept do they? Reason for thinking iMac rather than standard G4/G5 is price.
But can a 1Ghz iMac deal with 16 tracks of stereo audio plus VST plugins without any extra hardware? For good quality sound to record out to my AKAI D12 hard disk recorder - plus MIDI - can an iMac really cut it? If so, what extras (MIDI /audio interfaces) would I need? And is it sensible to use Cubase (SX?) on the Mac or is it a poor second to say Logic or Pro Tools? Would really appreciate some help. Cheers. [My 'stuff' background: I cut up loops and beats with ReCycle etc and layer them into VST as audio while sequencing a Yamaha CS1x and AKAI S200 sampler all ending up in an AKAI D12 hard disk recorder (including my mixed down VST audio tracks). But I need more power and my current set up is on its last legs] |
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dim. 24 août 2003, 11:55
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You can run 16 tracks easily if you dont use too many plate reverbs as plugs.
They are very processorintensive. Cheers: Dixiechicken -------------------- ==================
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yingtong Audio And Midi On G4 Imacs jeu. 14 août 2003, 22:44
xingu No, there's no place to install a PCI card on ... ven. 15 août 2003, 15:33 yingtong Thanks xingu - really appreciate your help.
Just ... dim. 17 août 2003, 13:57 xingu Some stereo, mostly mono. Typically 1-3 plugs on ... dim. 17 août 2003, 15:28 yingtong Cheers xingu. Will look into towers, but now you... dim. 17 août 2003, 17:57 xingu Forgot to add, one great thing about Logic 6 is th... dim. 17 août 2003, 20:02
yingtong Thanks for your help - just what I wanted to know.... lun. 25 août 2003, 13:51 |
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