How's My Plan?, analog fogey goes mac based Options

[Todzilla]

Here's where I've been:

• Analog/ADAT/MIDI hybrid studio
• Motu Performer on G3
• Acoustically treated 4000 cubic foot space with cathedral ceilings
• Nice front end - Neuman mic, Demeter preamp, Lexi verb, RNC, dbx compression
• Nice monitoring - Audix speaks, Hafler amp

I need to upgrade, and the digital path, I'm afraid, is unavoidable.

Here's what I'm thinking of getting:

• G4/5 Dual Proc GHz or better, w/ lots of RAM
• MOTU 896 Iface
• DP 4 upgrade from Perf

I'm trying to get out at $3K. Will this configuration work well? Anything I should consider?

I want to stick with MOTU software 'cause I'm very used to Performer. I have heard the MOTU interfaces have lots of features and have really nice converters (short of lucid and apogee) for the bucks.

I do a lot of solo stuff, so I don't need tons of inputs. I'd like lots of tracks (as many as 48+), so I can comp tracks insanely. I'm resigned to mixing in the box (yeuch!), although my next door neighbor has a nice Soundworkshop board and DP 4, so I've got those options.

Thanks in Advance,

-Todzilla

[gdoubleyou]

Sounds good to me, you could get by with AudioDesk for awhile. it's like DP without midi editing.

A newer dual G4, or G5 will do more than you need.

I'm currently running DP4 on a 1GHz Powerbook, and an ancient G4/400 with no problems.828 audio interface.

[Todzilla]

Thanks man.

I get a $150 upgrade to DP, through special arrangement with MOTU. I need MIDI capabilities integrated, hence my need.

You're probably right about a G5. Nonetheless, I don't want to get caught in upgrade hell later on, when OS12 comes out.

I'm hoping the 896HD has decent pres, for when I need more than the two in my Demeter preamp can cough up.

Cheers,

-Todd

This post has been edited by Todzilla: Fri 18 Jun 2004, 21:12