21 replies to this topic

[w00dy]

i dont like things mac, its a hang over from a previous incarnation working in printshops where i was often pressured with - ohwww but you cant be a creative unless your chugging on some trendy wendys penis on your day off at the apple store with an ipod bud in every one of your orifaces - why not i ask? todays answer is logic pro 9 (then it was Quark xpress, i wouldnt be surprised if that no longer even exists)

so basically what kind of mac (which i'll need to do this music course i fancy - which is two thirds of a ba - which i'll need to get a pgcse to become a school teacher - who said i wasted my time playing online games and doing the "grind") considering all i need to run is logic pro9 and i have no idea which macs are most powerfull or what processors etc to look out for?

[Spongeyguy]

Get a PC.

[gusdotcom]

Well that is all kinds of ghey. Sounds like the people running the course need to get their heads out of their arses and join us in the 21th century.

I tried checking Apple's page for system recuirements and they only listed RAM and HDD space. They seem to be stupid.

Anyway, a DAW can either use very little performance or huge amounts. So you might be happy with a simple Macbook or even mac mini or you might need an Mac Pro to run it. It all depends of what you will do with it. One thing you'll need what ever you do is a proper soundcard because the integrated stuff is never enough for recording. If you already have an external car (USB or Firewire) you'll be fine. So, what will you use it for?

Edit: There's always the whole hackingtosh option. If you have a nice new PC, you could just dual boot with OSX. Or rather, often you can do it but it depends on the hardware.

Edited by gusdotcom, 30 May 2012 - 02:32 PM.

[w00dy]

ohw i wish i knew stuff like you gus - i looked at the mac web site and i dont think they like you knowing exact facts specs and figures coz if you measure a pc and a mac that way mac always come off as over priced toys for those with money to burn

spongy - ive just bought a brand new pc

edit: as i said all i have to do is be able to run logicpro9 on it (which i'll then be able to teach..... so er yeah them macs well good etc etc bullshit bullshit bullshit etc give me your money coz ive got a silly haircut and skinny jeans)
edit2: having just said all that logic looks pretty good value for money at £125 (educational discount)
edit3: ahh i see what i may be doing there. im discriminating against the trendy people on a subconcious level coz they discriminate against me with "slim fit" clothing

Edited by w00dy, 30 May 2012 - 02:52 PM.

[Spongeyguy]

I don't like that people going into audio-related anything are forced to buy a mac...

[spacecrumbs]

No idea. But good for you for enrolling.

[w00dy]

thanks spacey, ive not yet but im pretty sure i will (id like to get a loan from tesco at 6%for £8k)

spongey - niether do i tbh but i suppose a uniform set of class room tools make shit easier (except on my wallet)

Edited by w00dy, 30 May 2012 - 02:58 PM.

[w00dy]

hey ill be like that chick in cayote ugly

edit: id better send an email to DarrenLee Propery Management Services Ltd. asking if i can go up on to the roof to "compose"

Edited by w00dy, 30 May 2012 - 03:02 PM.

[gusdotcom]

http://www.hackintosh.com/

Check it out. You might just need to install OSX on your new PC.

£125 is not bad for a DAW. But still a lot more than Reaper.

[w00dy]

thats looks a bit scarry if im honest gusingtons

[awesem]

Jack had to have a macbook for school.

[Derf!]

I know all about McIntosh Apples. They're not as good as Granny Smith Apples, that's all you need to know.

[w00dy]

le crunch bunch bitches

[gusdotcom]

I know all about McIntosh Apples. They're not as good as Granny Smith Apples, that's all you need to know.

[Derf!]

I would've gufawed at "Giddy-YUP" but hey. I'm all for settling.

[Spongeyguy]

Granny Smith are shitty apples. Honeycrisp is the motherfucking apple.

[Seán]

i like Cortlands.

[Blugh Grant]

I like Cox

[spacecrumbs]

Heheh.

[mandible]

They best.

PC for Bumjew and Naziqueer.