Logic Express Mobile Studio, - Help an Undergrad out Options

[Moostaffa]

Hi all,
I'm off to Uni and I've settled on a Powerbook as my ideal purchase. The thing is, I'm ready to start using pro software, but I've been concerned as to how well Logic Express 7 will run on it.

Lets say, a PB 12" 1.5Ghz with 1.25 GB RAM

... Any ideas on how many tracks/vst's/software instruments I can run effectively in Logic on a single project? I've been scared by Apple's official recommended specs

... G4 or "Dual G5s"

This post has been edited by Moostaffa: Thu 25 Aug 2005, 00:35

[woodworm]

Hi all,
I'm off to Uni and I've settled on a Powerbook as my ideal purchase. The thing is, I'm ready to start using pro software, but I've been concerned as to how well Logic Express 7 will run on it.

Lets say, a PB 12" 1.5Ghz with 1.25 GB RAM

... Any ideas on how many tracks/vst's/software instruments I can run effectively in Logic on a single project? I've been scared by Apple's official recommended specs

... G4 or "Dual G5s"

The answer to that question would be "a fair amount". It all depends on which instruments, as their CPU requirements differ drastically, and which plug-ins - same remark concerning CPU requirements. Another main parameter to consider is wether you will use 16bit/44.1 samples or 24/192 (and in-between).

I run Logic 7 Pro on a Titanium 667. I manage to build my tracks. When the load becomes to heavy, I bounce the individual track to get a "DSP'ed" Audio Track, mute the corresponding instrument track and bypass the instruments and plug-ins. When corrections need to be done, it is just a bit of quick editing, et voila. I found that method to work faster and better than to freeze tracks.