Good computer for producing?
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I personally use a flat panel iMac. If you can't afford one, you can build a nice computer for under $1000. All you have to do is find out what the best parts are for what you'll be doing, go cop 'em @ Fry's or something, and put it all together. You'll need at LEAST 2 gigs of RAM...get more if you can.
I want to buy or build a new computer as well. This Pentium4 I have is starting to bog out with all the synths n shit I like to run.
Check this shit out for ideas on parts:
http://www.sweetwater.com/creation_station/
That TowerLE is something I would probably go after. Seems affordable, yet powerful enough for what I need to do. Maybe drop another gig or 2 of memory in it and your set. Memory plays more of a factor when your working with big samples.
There's probably better sites though for audio computers.
Check this shit out for ideas on parts:
http://www.sweetwater.com/creation_station/
That TowerLE is something I would probably go after. Seems affordable, yet powerful enough for what I need to do. Maybe drop another gig or 2 of memory in it and your set. Memory plays more of a factor when your working with big samples.
There's probably better sites though for audio computers.
I've used both types of computers to make music. In all honesty, it depends on if you get a good piece of equipment or not. I've had a couple Mac's crap out on me, but I've had more PC's crap out on me. Both were really good comps, there was just one bad part or something that killed the rest of it.
It also depends on what else you're doing with the comp. If you want to make music, get one just for that purpose and don't use the net on it or anything...and you should be good.
It also depends on what else you're doing with the comp. If you want to make music, get one just for that purpose and don't use the net on it or anything...and you should be good.
Best Buy got some crazy deals for pretty cheap. Check this PC 8 gigs of ram, Quad Core Processor and 1.2 TB of storage for only 899, hella cheap.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...+quad&lp=4&type=product&cp=1&id=1218008672894
only thing is you might want to look in what programs you use are 64-bit compatible unless you stay with 32 bit and than your maxed out at 3 gb of ram
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...+quad&lp=4&type=product&cp=1&id=1218008672894
only thing is you might want to look in what programs you use are 64-bit compatible unless you stay with 32 bit and than your maxed out at 3 gb of ram
No difference in PC or Mac nowadays. I think any issues with either platform falls solely on the developer of the software you are using. 10-15 Years ago?....Mac wins hands down. XP is a workhorse for music. Vista? Just make sure all your drivers are compatible. Also, I noticed a lot of people I've been helping unknowingly bought 64 Bit systems and try to run 32 bit software on it. Yes it will work...but it has issues. People buy computers with Intel Celeron processors in them...COMPLETE GARBAGE. People also install other software on their music computers. Which will sometimes have needless processess running in the background eating RAM. Same with background services. Any problem I ever had with XP or Vista....I caused myself...or could have prevented all together. Also, if you use your music pc for internet use. Disable the network while you are producing. It's the minor things that will give you a major headache...no matter what kind of computer you have.
this is definitely the truth if you're doing music as well as other shit on your computer.
but a PC is just as stable / reliable as a mac (perhaps even more reliable, and even more powerful) if you use it strictly for music. that means cutting off internet access, no downloading pirated bangbus videos from megaupload, and maybe even purchasing all your music software as opposed to downloading it illegally. i can't imagine using a PC the same way i use a mac.
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but a PC is just as stable / reliable as a mac (perhaps even more reliable, and even more powerful) if you use it strictly for music. that means cutting off internet access, no downloading pirated bangbus videos from megaupload, and maybe even purchasing all your music software as opposed to downloading it illegally. i can't imagine using a PC the same way i use a mac.
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