operating systems
- Thread starter Lil Mickey
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XP definately for a Windows-based system. 100% stable and fast (assuming you don't have a piece of shit computer).
Fuck 2000 series MPC's. I'm all about the 3000 and 60-II. You couldn't pay me to switch either of them for a 2000 series. I'm sure cats will want to argue about this stuff (they always do) but an MPC without Roger Linn's name on it.... Is the price difference worth it? Probably not for the cat who doesn't do it professionally. The 2000 series was created for cats with bedroom setups. It's the lower-budget version.
Fuck 2000 series MPC's. I'm all about the 3000 and 60-II. You couldn't pay me to switch either of them for a 2000 series. I'm sure cats will want to argue about this stuff (they always do) but an MPC without Roger Linn's name on it.... Is the price difference worth it? Probably not for the cat who doesn't do it professionally. The 2000 series was created for cats with bedroom setups. It's the lower-budget version.
As far as actual computer stability, you can't beat Linux, but if you want to run audio, I'd suggest windows 2000. Windows XP seems to use up too much resources for me with crap I don't need (and can not disable). But both are pretty stable, assuming your soundcard has good drivers for the NT operating systems. The only reason I boot up to Windows ever is to work on audio.
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Linux and pro-audio shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence. You want to install XP Professional so you do have control over what services the OS is running. XP Home doesn't get that luxury. Also, if you're using a computer that isn't powerful enough to run XP then you're most likely using a computer that isn't too suitable for multi-tracking/mixing. XP doesn't require that much to run.
One thing that needs to be mentioned is the hardware you use is just as important to the stability of your system than the OS you run. Don't be cheap on the power supply and don't be cheap on the mainboard!
One thing that needs to be mentioned is the hardware you use is just as important to the stability of your system than the OS you run. Don't be cheap on the power supply and don't be cheap on the mainboard!
^^^ i understand that. the reason i ask is because i didnt know HOW you were making your statement. i didnt know if you were condemning linux or not. in my opinion its the most stable os to date. however it lacks support right now but they do have some music programs for linux. they arent up to par with pro tools ,logic or cubase but they have them. some people have been able to run cubase 5 on linux also. however at this time its no reason to jump ship.
i run a stable pc myself. i used a dual boot on the old one but this one is strictly xp pro,bios tweek,overclocked (from 1.2mhz to 2.4) and for music. no games,no art apps,no internet, no microsoft office. just pro tools 5.3.1 (6 should be coming soon),cubase sx,acid 4,soundforge and a grip of plug ins. no crashes no blue screens,no irq conflicts.
its also digidesign approved.
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ps if anyone needs specs on mobo,suggestions on processors,heatsinks etc etc etc just send me a pm.
i run a stable pc myself. i used a dual boot on the old one but this one is strictly xp pro,bios tweek,overclocked (from 1.2mhz to 2.4) and for music. no games,no art apps,no internet, no microsoft office. just pro tools 5.3.1 (6 should be coming soon),cubase sx,acid 4,soundforge and a grip of plug ins. no crashes no blue screens,no irq conflicts.
its also digidesign approved.
:H:
ps if anyone needs specs on mobo,suggestions on processors,heatsinks etc etc etc just send me a pm.
I'd have to agree fully with everything Heresy wrote. Linux is certainly capable of handling pro audio, but the software hasn't been ported or wrote in open source yet. I wouldn't worry much about hardware vendors supporting it as a pro audio platform. Other users seem to do quite a good job implementing drivers for other hardware, so in all likelyhood, user-written drivers could end up being better written than ones direct from the manufacturer.
But that's not the point of the original topic. Like Heresy and Sick wid It wrote, XP Pro or corporate would be your best bet. (I use 2000 because XP does use cpu cycles and ram for graphics and other processes that I would much rather go to use for audio purposes). Keep the computer stream lined and your hard disks defragmented.
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But that's not the point of the original topic. Like Heresy and Sick wid It wrote, XP Pro or corporate would be your best bet. (I use 2000 because XP does use cpu cycles and ram for graphics and other processes that I would much rather go to use for audio purposes). Keep the computer stream lined and your hard disks defragmented.
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Well, Im Straight wit Win 98 forreal. Off of Win 98 Im running:
-Fruity Loops
-ACID PRO
-SOUND FORGE
-Magix Studio V2000
-Magix Midi
-Magix Audio Cleaning Lab (Excellent for Pre-Pro Cleaning Sound)
-Adobe 7.0
-Adobe 5.0
and more.
I does my thang on there.
Attached is a graphic. If you need them, they are free, Im building my portfolio. Send:
1. Your Image
2. The Reason Your Using It (So I can determine size)
3. How you want it
to [email protected]
PEACE
-Fruity Loops
-ACID PRO
-SOUND FORGE
-Magix Studio V2000
-Magix Midi
-Magix Audio Cleaning Lab (Excellent for Pre-Pro Cleaning Sound)
-Adobe 7.0
-Adobe 5.0
and more.
I does my thang on there.
Attached is a graphic. If you need them, they are free, Im building my portfolio. Send:
1. Your Image
2. The Reason Your Using It (So I can determine size)
3. How you want it
to [email protected]
PEACE