[ddots-l] Re: OT New computer
- From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:14:46 -0000
Only if you can spell "Blighty" correctly! (Smile)
George.
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[mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David
Eagle
Sent: 12 March 2007 12:10
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT New computer
Would dancing dotts be able to help a Blitey though?
On 11/03/07, Omar Binno <omarbinno@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dancing Dots is an option if you want to put together that
kind of system.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Eagle" <onlineeagle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:57 AM
> Subject: [ddots-l] OT New computer
>
>
> HI people. Listening to what has been said, I think if I
am to
> seriously continue with sonar I need to upgrade my system.
I think
> it's a pointless exercise upgrading my current laptop as
it is over 3
> years old and has been heavily used. Therefore, I am
asking you all
> for recommendations here forth. I assume a desktop system
would
> probably decrease the cost somewhat and therefore I will
probably opt
> for this as its not as if a mixing desk, condenser
microphones,
> monitors etc are particularly portable. If I look at
standard desktop
> computers that I can choose the various customizations, I
can probably
> get a very good model for around £400 to £500 (English
money). Digital
> Audio Work Stations seem to run in to the thousands. This
is basically
> what I would like:
>
> Two spinning drives. One for audio, one for the main ware.
>
> I intend to use this computer for audio work only.
> Therefore, I have no need for Microsoft office, games or
any of that
> stuff that is installed on home computers.
> I do not intend to use my computer on the internet.
> If possible I will use my laptop to download various
plugins and then
> copy them over to my audio computer.
> I would like to be able to run softsynths and soundfonts
successfully.
> At the moment, this is an impossibility with my laptop.
> I do not intend to use gigastudio or anything too
intensive like that.
> Obviously I want something that is quick, efficient, and
will work with
> sonar.
> I have a USB sound card which may be what I choose to
install in the
> short term. This would mean I would be able to record in a
separate
> room from my desktop computer, eradicating fan noise. I
imagine the
> really quiet computers cost even more as a result, so I
should really
> avoid such a price increase and use such a work around.
> I think that's everything.
> I don't intend to produce over 44 kHz 16 bit as all my
work is going
> on to CD or MP3, wMA for radio broadcast.
> Plugins of course I will be using but I think all this
goes without saying.
>
> I know a lot of you are very familiar with this field and
I am sure
> with your help, I will be much further forward.
>
> I know this isn't directly on topic but it is leading to
the on topic,
> if you understand my meaning.
>
> Thanks
>
> David Eagle
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