can i run sonar and logic on mac?

Hi Larry,

Larry Mal wrote:

I'm not too worried about the original posters question and going off topic, either, it's been well covered. I'm having fun with this conversation.

I think the main problem is that there are a lot of sloppy, underpowered computers sold in the PC world that folks try to use for professional applications that just aren't going to cut it. And then Dell get the blame, or XP, but the fact is not all computers will mix an album for you, certainly not the Hewlett Packard your parents got you to write papers on in high school.

That's it in a nutshell...

The thing about the Dell system, if you're into 64-bit applications, the 64GB memory will hold a massive amount of samples when using a 64-bit app like Sonar or Cubase/Nuendo.

I just built a quad core Intel machine, running at 2.53GZ w/4GB RAM and two 250GB drives with Texas Instruments Firewire and 6 USB ports & ATI Video for about $900. This is usually the area I focus on, not bleeding edge but very powerful with solid options for expansion.

Good topic, I'm enjoying it too. I will need to replace my aging G5 this year, will probably look at a refurb MacPro. This G5 has been a real workhorse and as Steve mentioned, the build quality is excellent.

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I was using a G5, and I loved it. I thought the Intel switch was going to be the way to go to keep software current and all that, and I was wanting to be able to have and to address more RAM. Whenever applications can address more, which I guess will be a while. But this was my thought.

I think I'll stay with the 8-core for a while now. The fact is, it's got more power than I probably use, although I'd like to have such work that I needed a better machine!

I also would like to build a computer, maybe when the new Microsoft OS is out. I never loved XP, and no one likes Vista (although I can't see what's that bad about it myself). I'll be looking for advice here then!

Larry Mal wrote:
I think I'll stay with the 8-core for a while now.

Hahaha.. where would you go anyway. That thing has so much power it would probably last me 5 years.

I also would like to build a computer, maybe when the new Microsoft OS is out.

The beta group I know says it's by far the best OS MS has put out. XP (pro) has been good for audio systems, turn off the eye candy, fast, lightweight.
Vista is terrible, an abomination for audio.

I never loved XP, and no one likes Vista (although I can't see what's that bad about it myself). I'll be looking for advice here then!

I'll be glad to post a parts list or whatever.

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Get a Mac. Forget PC. Is my advice.

It's not really a different topic.

If I were you I before spending any money I would try to get Sonar running correctly. Not only would it save you a good sized wad of cash but you might learn something, also, Sonar is a great product and is being developed at a rapid pace.

This is not the right forum or I'd help you get rid of the dropouts.

If you want to go the Logic route by all means do, but it's not given that everything is going to work perfectly (that goes for any system), just take a look at this or any other Logic board. There are generally fewer problems on Macs as the OS and the hardware are from the same company and so most compatibility issues are taken care of before the computers become available.

You will want to make sure your audio interface is compatible or else you will be need to purchase a new one.

If I was going to run Sonar, I think I'd stick to PC, however, I do know someone running Cubase on a Mac running WinXP and seems to have solid performance so I know it can be done.

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