G4 Finally Dies, What next for a 001 user Options

[chordaroys]

Yes it has happened..... the trusty G4 has finally died. Logic board or perhaps the CPU says the tech man. Ohh the pain.

Could any of you knowledgable and experienced folk offer advise on the best way to go here.

Options that I see are

1. Trade the 001 in on a 002 and buy a new G5 or similar
2. New everything. Logic, Firebox, Mac
3. Secondhand G4 keep the 001
4. Don't spend anything - go to your friends place to record

I thought it would be an interesting topic to explore. Look forward to any advise. I would like to hear from people who have experienced similar and what path they took.

Thanks

The Roy

[chordaroys]

Thanks for the interest.

Budget - lets just say a G5 and firewire interface is what I would like to go to.

Happy with set up - Well yes but I'm not adverse to change. i have used logic express and would consider changing from PT.

Useage. - i like to continue recording drums and live takes. 8+ tracks required. I'm a guitarist and prefer to write in the folk/blues/rock genre. Not a sampler type musician. Although I do use midi keyboard for composition drafts.

As I am as you put it starting again I believe this could be an opportunity for people to advocate their dream start out set up. I've got loads of microphones but few outboard effects. Also a good room for recording in.

thanks again. Look forward to your interest and suggestions.

The Roy