Slow drive, Logic on Quad 5, even with 2 tracks! Options

[hahaworld]

Hi, emgcarra!

No, I'm referring to the pre-Intel G5 2.5GHz Quad
I'm sure the Intel Dual Core is fine
Kinda wishing I would have bought the Intel machine
Hope I don't start over-using the smileys now
They're kind of addictive

Cheers, and good luck!
HaHaWorld

[gdoubleyou]

Also make sure you have the latest Pro Application support patch that applies to Logic and your current version of the OS.

Also check for any firmware updates for your machine.

It sounds strange, Oh!!! (lightbulb comes on) run the hardware test disk that came with your machine, actually try THAT first.

[davbox]

Hello folks,

Been lurking around here for quite some time. It's been a couple of years (Ithink) since I posted anything here. I was (and will be until very soon) recording on a G3 via a Behringer MX2004A desk into an M Audio Audiophile 2496 and using Logic Audio Silver. The setup was good enough for my needs at the time. However I've just bitten the bullet and ordered a Mac Pro Dual 2.66GHz with the Intel chips and a 500GB HD which is due for delivery next week. I have purchased Logic Pro 7.1 and am about to buy the upgrade to 7.2. I want to be able to record on up to 8 channels simultaneously so obviously the 2496 is useless - and would be anyway since it's a standard PCI card - not a PCI express. I think I'd like to go down the FireWire road for a new interface to be as flexible as possible but am unsure whether to buy an 8 buss desk and a sound/midi interface or to buy a dedicated control surface/audio/midi interface. I kind of like the idea of having a mixer so I could patch in a compressor if required etc etc. but also like the idea of faders controlling Logis rather than the mouse. I'd appreciate any advice from anyone on how to proceed. Please bear in mind that budget is now a concern since it wasn't easy convincing my wife I needed the Mac Pro!!

Best regards

Davie M

Glasgow