It's been a good run with my late 2010 Macbook Pro, but I am finally dealing with sessions that are starting to make it struggle. I have already fitted it with the max ram a while back, so a ram upgrade is not going to do it here. I would like your opinion on a few things, if you so kindly would like to contribute.
I am getting a Mac Pro(Mid-2010), with good specs, so a computer is covered. I am currently running Presonus Studio One Professional, and Pro Tools 10 (regular) as my main DAWs. I always deal with 100 or less track count, so I'm wondering, would an HD native system do anything to my system that I cannot currently achieve? Aside from the obvious track count, are there any GOOD reasons to upgrade to an HD system when dealing with less that 100 tracks? I would also like to point out that I only record with 2 microphones or less at a time, so ins/outs are not a priority(I use a StudioLive 1602 as my interface).
I am primarily concerned with optimizing my rig to be proficient at mixing, and running lots of plugins. I do the majority of things in the box, mainly because I can't afford a bunch of outboard gear, and the fact that I have so many plugins and virtual instruments.
So, with that being said, for someone like me, who mainly records only 1 or 2 microphones at a time, spends the majority of the time either mixing, or making beats, what would your rig consist of, and how would you make it as trouble-free as possible, without blowing tons of cash stacks.
Basically, to sum it all up into one general statement...
What should my rig consist of to keep my productions running smoothly, at the current level I'm at, and for what I do the most.
Thanks, and I hope to hear some great input!
Maximum Proficiency For What I'm Trying To Accomplish
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- KVRer
- 17 posts since 13 Jun, 2013 from NW Ohio
It's not the gear, it's the ear.
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- KVRian
- 580 posts since 6 Jun, 2009
No, an HD native wouldn't do that much for you. If you really want to add DSP power, get a DSP card... the HD native card is pretty much the same as other DSP cards, it just has AVID stamped on it.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 17 posts since 13 Jun, 2013 from NW Ohio
The DSP cards I see available are mainly the UAD ones. For instance, the UAD-2 (SOLO Core) looks like a cheap way to get some added juice. But, my only question regarding that is, does it only work with the UAD plugs, or does it work with overall system performance?
It's not the gear, it's the ear.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 17 posts since 13 Jun, 2013 from NW Ohio
I guess I'll just have to fit the new mac pro with at least 16 GB of ram. Should be a safe bet...would't mind having some of those UAD classics though 
It's not the gear, it's the ear.