Hi everyone,
This is another 'I use Logic and I'm buying a new Mac, then upgrading Logic' topic. I have glanced at other similar topics and my main impression is that people don't know tons about the new Mac Pros yet. But I would still like to see what you guys think.
Here's my story: my dual 1.8 G5 from 2004 died the other day. It was running Logic 7.1.1.
I mostly use tons of virtual instruments to make electronica tracks, and have never used any of those huge sample libraries. I would experience the occasional core overload, but over the years a combination of designing songs to use CPU efficiently, and just holding back a little on overall track/effect numbers, meant that the rig handled my needs quite well. I simply try to avoid creating songs that would generate overloads, or I would be prepared to freeze one or two tracks to overcome them.
I'm now looking to replace the G5 with a Mac pro.
I'm a little confused about some of the upgrades that are available (like you can buy a four core, and get some kind of six core upgrade?)
I am thinking of getting the basic eight core, as I've seen advice suggesting it may be the best power for money option. As I was saying, the only issue I ever dealt with in using logic was that of CPU load. I just wanted to know if there are any strategies or pieces of advice I need to think about before I buy some kind of Mac Pro, and then move to Logic 9?
If I went with the quad core only, would I still be 'screaming'?
Also, what's a good level of RAM for a default Logic 9 install? Any issues there?
Thanks a lot
- Wade
This is another 'I use Logic and I'm buying a new Mac, then upgrading Logic' topic. I have glanced at other similar topics and my main impression is that people don't know tons about the new Mac Pros yet. But I would still like to see what you guys think.
Here's my story: my dual 1.8 G5 from 2004 died the other day. It was running Logic 7.1.1.
I mostly use tons of virtual instruments to make electronica tracks, and have never used any of those huge sample libraries. I would experience the occasional core overload, but over the years a combination of designing songs to use CPU efficiently, and just holding back a little on overall track/effect numbers, meant that the rig handled my needs quite well. I simply try to avoid creating songs that would generate overloads, or I would be prepared to freeze one or two tracks to overcome them.
I'm now looking to replace the G5 with a Mac pro.
I'm a little confused about some of the upgrades that are available (like you can buy a four core, and get some kind of six core upgrade?)
I am thinking of getting the basic eight core, as I've seen advice suggesting it may be the best power for money option. As I was saying, the only issue I ever dealt with in using logic was that of CPU load. I just wanted to know if there are any strategies or pieces of advice I need to think about before I buy some kind of Mac Pro, and then move to Logic 9?
If I went with the quad core only, would I still be 'screaming'?
Also, what's a good level of RAM for a default Logic 9 install? Any issues there?
Thanks a lot
- Wade