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 Thu 21 Nov 2002, 10:31
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I presently run all my audio and effects natively on my G3 processor. It's only a small one (233MHz) and gets overloaded quickly with about 6 or 8 audio tracks with effects. I need some advice on what non-native solutions are available out there. As far as I'm aware there are DSP's (Digital Signal Processors) that take care of the effects (like the Powercore) and others that do both audio and effects (like DigiDesign's MixPlus). Is that right? Potential candidates so far are: TC Powercore, Digi Design 001, Yamaha DSP 2416, something by Terratec, MOTU Audio 2408, DigiDesign MixPlus, Creamware Pulsar, Creamware Scope.
Ideally I'm willing to spend more money on something that fully removes the load from my processor so that no matter what computer I buy (Macintosh) it will not overload. Basically I need at least 30 Audio tracks. thankyou karambos  ---------- www.thefair.de -------------------- Waiting on my new MacBook Pro
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Wed 25 Dec 2002, 22:48
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You have received some excellent replys...
To consider : Amount of tracks is related to Hard disk speed and fragmation... Older macs (and even some of the new ones) comes with 'only' 5400rpm - a decent firewire one (if your computer has firewire) will help alot. As for DSP cards, let me recoment the TC Powercore. Much better relation with Mac. Comes with effective, usable plugs (compressor, eq and 2 great reverbs) I think now a days they even thow in the Master*3 (multi-compressor) and the D-coder I love this card, it finaly allow me to mix broadcast quality!! -------------------- Recording engineer and producer... Check out latest work with Darling Nikkie (aka Jade4u) at DarlingNikkie.com or mp3.com
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karambos Going No-native Thu 21 Nov 2002, 10:31
Teiwaz Realistically, a G3 233mhz processor (even without... Fri 22 Nov 2002, 01:43 karambos many thanks for your informative reply, Teiwaz. To... Fri 22 Nov 2002, 12:07 Johnny Valium Hi,
all you need to know about the UAD card you... Fri 22 Nov 2002, 14:19 Teiwaz Yes, I am a very happy owner. I also have TDM hard... Fri 22 Nov 2002, 20:44 karambos Many thanks for these informative replies - it... Sat 23 Nov 2002, 14:40 Johnny Valium HI Kamambos,
QUOTE but why do I get an overload a... Tue 26 Nov 2002, 18:12 Teiwaz Karambos,
Yes, the 2408MkII is a rack mount unit,... Fri 29 Nov 2002, 23:18 karambos Dear MrD.
many thanks for the recommendation. Do ... Fri 27 Dec 2002, 14:47
Levon River The replies you've received have all this topi... Sat 28 Dec 2002, 07:26 |
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