Protools On A Powerbook Options

[artyfufkin]

Hi this is probably a stupid question but I will ask it anyway.

I currently use Pro Tools 6.2.2LE on my G4 466 Power Mac. I have the DIGI001 interface but because I tend to only use samples and some midi I have hardly ever actually needed to plug a real mic or instrument into it.

I saw Powerbook G4s on sale and I want to get one and be able to run Pro tools on it so I can work on my sessions on the train/couch etc with headphones.

Will I be able to run my Pro tools LE software on the powerbook without a hardware interface? Or could I use M-Powered if I got that?

I seriously wouldn't need any ins/outs, if I ever have the need I can always use the Powermac and the DIGI001 anyway.

Also, assuming I can find it, will M-powered run without the dongle?

[gif_silver]

Hi
I have the same set-up partly. i just made an os9 partition and downloaded protools free. it took a tiny bit of tweaking, for instance i had to find the right version of oms, but then it worked fine. also you should save your protools sessions to a higher version or something so they're readable on your other set-up.
Good luck
Gif

[powerbookstudio]

I've been using Protools free for a while now after selling my DIGI001 4 years ago.
I recorded and mixed an entire album with it on a G3 powerbook, nothing else except I got it properly mastered afterwards, albeit with a decent front end. Apogee minime going into a VX pocket soundcard (PCMCIA).

I've just recently got hold of a 1GHz G4 PB, which was the highest spec model capable of booting into OS9. I now have 2 systems. The G3 is good for taking out to record tracks as it is very robust and the G4 is used more for mixing duties due to the ability to run more plugins etc...

It's a very good, pro-sounding and cheap option in my opinion. Don't baulk at the idea of the G3 either, you'd be amazed at how well it performs.

You can hear the results here although they are MP3 quality.

Powerbook Studio