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 Fri 14 Jan 2005, 02:21
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 14-Jan 05 From: Paramus - US Member No.: 58,428  |
Hey all...glad to be a part of this site\forum..happy 2005./...
I just have 2 quick questions about the new Mac Mini... Due to budget constraints I ordered the Mac Mini as a better DAW than what I am using....after countless blue screens and crashes im switching to a Mac......but anyway how do you all think the Mac Mini will stack up in recording music?? I mainly do hip hope so I really only need about 10 tracks....I purchased the 1.4 g4 mini with 512 ram.....and the 80gig hard drive......Please any insights are welcome ...THANKS!!!!!!! Also thinking about actual devices I was leaning toward Pro Tools Mbox but also have been doing a little research and for about the same amount of money I could get the cheapest MOTU ..... Could anyone point me in the right direction? Glad to be a part of the forums....Thanks to everyone in advance,..!!! |
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Mon 17 Jan 2005, 05:30
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 Member  Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 21-Dec 02 From: Shelton - US Member No.: 10,225 |
Best to check out system requirements for what you are going to use at their web sites. You may need an external 7200 rpm FW hard drive to record to as the MacMini uses a slower laptop internal hard drive. It really depends on what you are doing so try the MacMini without an external HD first and see if it will work for you. If you get a lot of pops and clicks then an external HD will be needed. If you are on a budget there are less expensive solutions than Pro Tools or MOTU. Do a little research with searches here and else where.
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Mon 17 Jan 2005, 09:37
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 17-Jan 05 From: Anaheim - US Member No.: 58,601 |
 I have been in the Mac mini product test for the last 2 months, using it with every music program I use. I haven't had a problem of any kind, and I'm even using it to DJ full shifts at the clubs I work. Got a small 12in LCD flat screen on ebay for 100 bucks and a wireless trackball mouse and I don't even have to have a keyboard. I have used it with Pro-Tools, Megaseg & Final Scratch, I have also experimented with and without external drives and had no problems either way.
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Mon 17 Jan 2005, 23:26
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 16-Jan 05 From: Summerville - US Member No.: 58,583 |
I mainly use reason 2.5 I got off ebay for under 200 plus I have a MIDI controller.. I'm looking to get more but thats after I have mastered reason.
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Mon 17 Jan 2005, 23:53
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 Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 21-Feb 03 From: Providence - US Member No.: 12,850 |
Nooo not the Mbox! take if from one who knows - unless you NEED Pro Tools, the Mbox and OS X just dont mix. its issue after issue, compounded with bad efficiency and bad latency...
The Presonus Firebox is the one I am keeping my eyes on, if they ever decide to make it avaiable! ("shippinging december" changes to "shipping this month", a decidedly Orwellian timeframe!) This post has been edited by arvidtp: Mon 17 Jan 2005, 23:54 -------------------- -Arvid •• Squish the Squid Productions, Modest Machine
•• digitally augmented trumpet, TOOB, flugelhorn, cracklebox, percussicube, no-input-mixers and Macbook Pro, 2.4 GHz 15", MacOS 10.5, MOTU Ultralite, Logic Studio 9, MaxMSP 5, JackOSX •• •• Electronic-experimental, jazz, digital instrument design, electronics, unique software and performance.•• |
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Tue 18 Jan 2005, 00:07
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 14-Jan 05 From: Paramus - US Member No.: 58,428 |
Thanks everyone for all the replies.....im more excited than ever now to recieve my mac mini.....they said it will be here on jan 21st....right in time for the weekend....
As for the hardware...ill look around..... the firebox sounds interesting...just looking up the specs.....I also just emailed them so hopefully I get a response soon from them..... DJPHATT:: in comparison to the mac powerbooks..how well does the mini mac run?? and also in comparison to the G5's?? Thanks a lot!!! Thanks again everyone for your insights!!!!
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Tue 18 Jan 2005, 00:26
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 14-Jan 05 From: Paramus - US Member No.: 58,428 |
In reply to my own post...i was just looking around the internet and apparently sweetwater HAS the firebox...
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FireBox/ but then again maybe its still delayed........dunno.... |
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Tue 18 Jan 2005, 00:41
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 14-Jan 05 From: Paramus - US Member No.: 58,428 |
in RE Reply to the other posts I just got an email back from a guy at Presonus....the email is as follows:
Hi Mike, The Firebox MSRP is $599.95. The release date is Friday. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Mark Williams International Sales Manager www.presonus.com Tel: 225-216-7887 ext. 113 Fax: 225-926-8347 7257 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, La. 70806 Apperntly there is a lot of things coming out friday....firebox...mac mini....good day friday!!!!
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Tue 18 Jan 2005, 00:50
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 16-Jan 05 From: Summerville - US Member No.: 58,583 |
sweetwater is the only company I'll deal with.
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 Tue 18 Jan 2005, 01:19
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It's NAMM week, that's why
 
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Tue 18 Jan 2005, 04:07
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Rookie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 30-Aug 03 From: Los Angeles - US Member No.: 23,858 |
And don't forget what was NOT annouced nby Apple at MWSF 2005, "Asteroid",
low cost Firewire, I for one believe it exists and jsut a matter of time before announced. Will be great. |
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Tue 25 Jan 2005, 01:02
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-Apr 04 From: Gort - IE Member No.: 42,105 |
Hi, just saw this article , it states that the audio out port of the Mac mini also doubles as a line in!!
Specs on the Apple page state only line out - so who's right? Thanks, Frank |
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Tue 25 Jan 2005, 05:25
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Member Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 21-Dec 02 From: Shelton - US Member No.: 10,225 |
It's just a line out, headphone out jack. You'll have to do audio in with USB or FW.
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Thu 27 Jan 2005, 06:41
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 17-Jan 05 From: Anaheim - US Member No.: 58,601 |
When it comes down to it the mini is really just an iBook in a box, it has plenty of power for any music related tasks. I have done everything from recording, editing, mixing, and performances and not had a clich. Speaking of NAMM there were iPods, iBooks and Mini's all over the show. One group playing on the floor had replaced their drummer with 2 iPods. And at one of the nightly shows Steve Stevens was playing, and had all of his effects on a Mac Mini and ran them all via a touch screen....
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Wed 2 Feb 2005, 23:11
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 Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-Jul 02 From: Minneapolis - US Member No.: 5,668 |
I myself plan to get a mac mini to replace my iMac internet machine. I like the size and price. as for my music I will still have to go for a G5 when my funds become avilable. I just worry with the one ram slot on the mac mini. as time goes so does the ram specs for every program and I would hate to be stuck with one slot. The mac mini is a good machine and I plan on getting one and I may even do some audio editing on it.
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