 Music W/ Mac Mini...?, How reliable are Mac Minis for recording |
 Tue 4 Oct 2005, 01:01
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 10-Jan 05 From: Los Angeles - US Member No.: 58,131  |
Hello,
I am interested in getting feedback from any members that are using mac mini computers to do music. I recently purchased the mac mini specifically for general use; but I realized I have a computer w/ a 1.42ghz processor. I've been doing music projects on a 500mhz G4 powerbook for the last few years. My software of choice is Logic Pro 7.1. The audio interface is a Firewire 410. I'm interested in knowing if mac minis have been reliable for others who are recording audio. Secondly, I'm interested in the choices of software that others are using with this computer besides the bundled garageband software. Any feedback would be great. Thanks |
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Tue 4 Oct 2005, 17:30
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I have a mini and a Powerbook, the mini is basically a repackaged powerbook.
I run DP and Logic Express, I have no problems with sessions of 32-48 stereo 24bit tracks. I use soft synths exclusively, when cpu load goes over 60% i freeze tracks. Make sure you get more RAM, and an external 7200rpm firewire drive for your audio files. 
-------------------- G-Dub
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Derok Music W/ Mac Mini...? Tue 4 Oct 2005, 01:01
Dadoo Hey Derok. I'm not aware of anyone using a mac... Tue 4 Oct 2005, 03:40 bassman1976 I got a mini when they first came out. As a switc... Tue 4 Oct 2005, 18:39 zakary hey bassman1976,
let me know how your setup behave... Tue 4 Oct 2005, 20:29 Derok Hello,
Thank you all for your feedback. I think I... Wed 5 Oct 2005, 06:18 dwwave I have 1Gb of ram just to use Apple's Garageba... Thu 6 Oct 2005, 23:46 makaala I would second that ram suggestion. Limited ram i... Fri 7 Oct 2005, 05:26
dwwave More Ram the better
its a still underused compute... Sun 9 Oct 2005, 01:35 |
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