[ddots-l] Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: Upgrade question

MessageI'm hoping that sample-based plugs like sfz or dimension will be able to 
make use of the additional ram.  I have run out of ram for loading samples many 
times.  It would definitely work with rewire devices like giga or reason when 
used in conjunction with Sonar because they are treated as separate 
applications.
Gord
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dave Carlson 
  To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:18 PM
  Subject: [ddots-l] Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: Upgrade question


  Hello Phil,

  How is the additional 1 Gb usage recognized? Does Sonar report the available 
RAM?

  Also since I'm in the pre-purchase stage of a DAW is there any benefit to 
getting 4 Gb RAM? According to the web site it sounds like the additional 1 Gb 
above 3Gb is still used by the Windows executive software.
  processes".

  I ask because of this statement:

  "Operating systems based on Microsoft Windows NT technologies have always 
provided applications with a flat 32-bit virtual address space that describes 4 
gigabytes (GB) of virtual memory. The address space is usually split so that 2 
GB of address space is directly accessible to the application and the other 2 
GB is only accessible to the Windows executive software."

  Dave

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Phil Muir 
    To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 3:21 PM
    Subject: [Bulk] [ddots-l] Re: [Bulk] Re: Upgrade question


    Dave, Sonar must be able to do that as I know of guys running 3GB of RAM 
with the switch enabled in the boot.ini file with Sonar on a 32 bit version of 
XP Pro.

    Regards, Phil Muir
    P J Muir Productions
    Music And Audio Production
    URL:
    www.philmuir.com/
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Dave Carlson 
      To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
      Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 11:17 PM
      Subject: [ddots-l] Re: [Bulk] Re: Upgrade question


      Does anyone know if Sonar can make use of the additional 1 Gb? According 
to the instructions on the following page:

      http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/server/PAE/PAEmem.mspx

      ...the following must also apply:

      The /3GB switch allocates 3 GB of virtual address space to an application 
that uses IMAGE_FILE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE in the process header. This switch 
allows applications to address 1 GB of additional virtual address space above 2 
GB.



      Dave

        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: George Bell 
        To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
        Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 10:42 AM
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        Which, if anyone is technically inclined, is confirmed here.

         

        http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb613473(VS.85).aspx

         

        George.

         

        From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Gibbs
        Sent: 27 January 2008 03:16
        To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
        Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Upgrade question

         

        3GB switch only works with XP Pro

          -----Original Message-----
          From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Phil Muir
          Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 3:26 AM
          To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
          Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Upgrade question

          Gord worte: Windows is most likely only using 2gb of anyway.  

           

          Phil replied: you could always use the 3GB switch to get Windows to 
see the rest of your RAM.  You would need to add that to your boot.ini file.


          Regards, Phil Muir
          P J Muir Productions
          Music And Audio Production
          URL:
          www.philmuir.com/

            ----- Original Message ----- 

            From: Gordon Kent 

            To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

            Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:25 AM

            Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Upgrade question

             

            Jeff:

            512 mb of ram is really low these days.  Probably if you took your 
existing system and upgraded to a gig, you would be amazed at the difference.  
As far as track count goes, I can play 24 tracks of audio with a bunch of 
effects and eq with no problem.  I'm only using a 3.2ghz single processor on my 
main daw with 3gb of ram, which Windows is most likely only using 2gb of 
anyway.  Just make sure you are using a dedicated drive for your audio.

            Gord

              ----- Original Message ----- 

              From: Jeff Molzow 

              To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

              Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 4:59 PM

              Subject: [ddots-l] Upgrade question

               

              Hello All:

               

              I'm thinking of upgrading my studio processor from 2.4 ghz and 
512 RAM to something a bit more beefy. So, this is just a couple of quick 
questions for any who care to answer.  

               

              1> What kind of systems are you using to run Sonar??, i.e. 
processor speed, RAM, HD's

               

              2> How many simultaneous audio tracks can you record/playback??

               

              3> In your opinion, which is a better choice for improving 
dropout problems, more memory or higher processor speed??

               

              Thanks in advance for any responses.

              Jeff

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