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Protools Hd 7 Weak!

Heya fellow artists,
I've just upgraded from MIX 24 to HD1.
I was supposed to have 4 times the DSP power, but today while mixing I used 7 plugins and it said NO to the 8th one....
I was using the 32 voices (1dsp) setting. When I switched to 16 voices it still didn't allow for additional plugins ( it always helped when I had MIX 24. The fewer voices the more availavle plugin power...

I guess because I'm not familiar with Protools 7HD I'm missing something...

I looked up the manual but it didn't explain how to manage DSP power...

PLEASE!!!! HELP!!!!!

Thanks

Pete

High End Mics

Heya, I've noticed some discussions on mics but I'd like to ask the users of high end mics about their impressions.
I will be using it mainly to record vocals.
The mics I'm considering are:

U 87- classic, I know it's sound but maybe a bit outdated now?

Manley black (the cheaper version of Gold)- heard good reports but won't have the chance to test it... so it would be a bit risky?

DPA 4041, supposed to be stunning... will try it out...

VM 1, colours the higher frequencies but I like it...


If anyone has any thoughts on the subject...

Thanks

Pete

To Os X Or Not To Os X...

Heya,
wonder what you guys would answer to my question...

I currently use Logic Pro 6 and ProTools TDM MIX 5.1.1 on a G4, 733, 1G RAM...

I'm still on OS 9.2... can't buy many new great soft instruments and stuff...

A guy I know recomends that I install OS X Tiger on it and uprgade ProTools software... but I'd heard before that my computer is too weak to handle OS X...

Should I look for a faster G4, like dual 867 or a 1.33?

What are your experiences?

Best regards to ya all...

Pete

Logic And Protools On A New Mac

Heya,
wonder what you guys would answer to my question...

I currently use Logic Pro 6 and ProTools TDM MIX 5.1.1 on a G4, 733, 1G RAM...

I'm still on OS 9.2... can't buy many new great soft instruments and stuff...

A guy I know recomends that I install OS X Tiger on it and uprgade ProTools software... but I'd heard before that my computer is too weak to handle OS X...

Should I look for a faster G4, like dual 867 or a 1.33?

What are your experiences?

Best regards to ya all...

Pete