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 Thu 24 Jul 2003, 22:02
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Hi Everyone...
First off...I would like to say that this forum is great!!! I am a new member and definately a Mac fan. I am in the market to buy a new computer and have decided to go for Mac all the way. I am seriously considering the G4 powerbook 15" but now the 17" has intrigued me further. I know many people have a problem with its size but for me its actually a benefit having such a large screen to view when working. I will be using the PB mainly for music production..you know sampling, looping, multi-tracking...whatever. Considering I buy the G4 PB 17"...my ideal set up will consist of Logic 6 or Cubase SX running on OSX..a software sampler (Halion 2.0 or Logic EXSP)...the audio card will probably be the Digidesign M Box so I can benefit from having Pro Tools...for a midi controller I am looking at the small Oxygen 8 keyboard. Eventually I also want to get a Firewire drive strictly for the audio considering that the internal hard drive is running @ 4200 according to specs. Will I have a problem if I start with the internal drive for now. Obviously I want to be able to do both midi and audio based production together with some VST instruments and EFX. My question is...will the G4 PB 17" accomodate my demands and needs. I have heard from others that its a true workhorse and I shouldnt have a problem. Is there anyone out there that can shed some light on this for me possibly user experiences...pros...cons...or just good old opinions. Much respect and thanks in advance. PS...I will soon be running with the Mac gurus..LOL |
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Sat 9 Aug 2003, 09:03
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 08-Jul 03 From: Veldhoven - NL Member No.: 20,952 |
Hello the Dude,
Thanks a lot for all your information. I was looking at all the wegsites you mentioned and I have to do a lot of reading and setting all that information on its place. My first impression of all those highly developed instrument was, that I only/just have to hear sounds, when I have imported a midifile into PT LE and play it then back. When I use another program than PT LE, I can choose for the build in Ouick Time sound generator but I am looking for a little bit better than that. What do I do with midi? Wel, load a good midifile, turn off the melody track, take my gitar, go to a place where nobody can hear me and be the only one in the world who love my songs........For that purpose it will be nice when I can hear the midi file while it is playing. I dont want to spend lots of money because it is not my first goal in music; only for enjoying (myself). If you can point me more specific to such a piece of software; I wil be thankfull! Have a nice day Greetings Kees. |
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THE DUDE G4 Powerbook 17" Thu 24 Jul 2003, 22:02
c.frederik I join to the people owning a 17" Powerbook G... Sun 3 Aug 2003, 07:13 Synthetic yep... the Mbox is nice... but not sure how it pla... Mon 4 Aug 2003, 17:18 Synthetic c.fred.... i don't use Mbox but my Digi001 use... Mon 4 Aug 2003, 17:22 c.frederik Hello,
In the meantime I was informed in other (D... Tue 5 Aug 2003, 09:09 THE DUDE Thank you to everyone who has replied so far...it ... Tue 5 Aug 2003, 19:51 c.frederik Hello The Dude,
So, in answer to your first quest... Wed 6 Aug 2003, 08:13 THE DUDE Well c.frederik I thank you aswell for your experi... Fri 8 Aug 2003, 07:38 c.frederik Hello the Dude,
Thanks for your advice. Indeed 12... Fri 8 Aug 2003, 08:52 THE DUDE Maybe I should have also asked what kind of music ... Fri 8 Aug 2003, 21:50
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