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Thu 6 May 2004, 21:32
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 02-Mar 04 From: Bloomfield Hills - US Member No.: 37,410 |
Hello musicmakers,
I have a few questions before I get into the meat of the subject. I am a long time Mac user (][e). My wife has a 17" Powerbook. My kids all have iMacs or Ibooks. The house is wireless. I purchased iLife to play around with GarageBand. Just as I was starting to get into it, my wife complains that she can no longer get on her Mac. See, I have my office at home and unfortunately, MY computer is a Dell. So, to keep the peace (and avoid buying another Mac for now), can anyone suggest something that might work well (I know that is redundant) on Windows? I am a long time amatuer guitarist/keyboardist/singer/songwriter. My wife is a teacher. What I want is some kind of setup that allows me to record a few back up tracks to accompany live playing. It doesn't have to be elaborate, but I might want to do more than that, who knows? So, any suggestions? |
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Sat 8 May 2004, 23:24
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 02-Mar 04 From: Bloomfield Hills - US Member No.: 37,410 |
Wow, did I touch a nerve or what?
Please, I have been as much involved as any of you in the Mac PC debate. Even before then, when I used (still own) the Apple ][e or the Apple GS (almost left Apple products after that one, but still stayed with them, but still own). I outfitted my business initially (6 people working for me) with 6100's (still have several, I never can bring myself to throw away a Mac) after first trying an IBM system 36 (another fiasco), before having, yes having to use Windows machines to run specific software. When it came time for me to upgrade again, I really wanted to go with G5's. Unfortunately, Microsoft bought Connectix and Virtual PC does not run on the G5. Yes, it will run on the G4, but I have so learned not to buy technology that is not the latest, greatest, and most up to date. I posted my question because I was forced to make MY computer a Dell. I was hoping for some sympathetic advice on how I could make my Dell less distasteful. Instead I am being used as the basis of slamming others in General. I apologize. I will post no more. |
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BobAdamson Suggestions Please Thu 6 May 2004, 21:32
jklimeck I understand your need possibly to save money on a... Thu 6 May 2004, 21:54
BobAdamson No, I wasn't suggesting GarageBand on Windows.... Fri 7 May 2004, 13:32
aptmunich Of course you can make music on a pc... Take a lo... Fri 7 May 2004, 15:31
jklimeck Sorry for this book, but I felt compelled to addre... Fri 7 May 2004, 18:13
jklimeck Sorry for the long dissertation, but Music on Win ... Fri 7 May 2004, 18:35
ghess An analogy to the argument that more people use PC... Sat 8 May 2004, 14:20
Jaysee re the mac vs PC argument....... I think one probl... Sat 8 May 2004, 15:33
jklimeck Jaysee, Yes, I totally agree. 1) First, if you a... Sat 8 May 2004, 18:21
terrywil You hit a nerve and more! Don't stop posti... Sun 9 May 2004, 02:04
jklimeck Microsoft has or is coming out with a VPC updated ... Sun 9 May 2004, 04:28
lepetitmartien No MacvsPC debate please, I've seen enough rid... Wed 12 May 2004, 17:57
pdgood I would recommend Metro if they make it for PC (I... Wed 12 May 2004, 18:59
boilerblues I'm just getting starting in the Mac world and... Wed 19 May 2004, 13:27
iscralatchtical The mercedes to chevy analogy was terrible. JK, l... Sat 22 May 2004, 08:41
jklimeck I understand your need possibly to save money on a... Thu 6 May 2004, 21:54
BobAdamson No, I wasn't suggesting GarageBand on Windows.... Fri 7 May 2004, 13:32
aptmunich Of course you can make music on a pc... Take a lo... Fri 7 May 2004, 15:31
jklimeck Sorry for this book, but I felt compelled to addre... Fri 7 May 2004, 18:13
jklimeck Sorry for the long dissertation, but Music on Win ... Fri 7 May 2004, 18:35
ghess An analogy to the argument that more people use PC... Sat 8 May 2004, 14:20
Jaysee re the mac vs PC argument....... I think one probl... Sat 8 May 2004, 15:33
jklimeck Jaysee, Yes, I totally agree. 1) First, if you a... Sat 8 May 2004, 18:21
terrywil You hit a nerve and more! Don't stop posti... Sun 9 May 2004, 02:04
jklimeck Microsoft has or is coming out with a VPC updated ... Sun 9 May 2004, 04:28
lepetitmartien No MacvsPC debate please, I've seen enough rid... Wed 12 May 2004, 17:57
pdgood I would recommend Metro if they make it for PC (I... Wed 12 May 2004, 18:59
boilerblues I'm just getting starting in the Mac world and... Wed 19 May 2004, 13:27
iscralatchtical The mercedes to chevy analogy was terrible. JK, l... Sat 22 May 2004, 08:41
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