I don't think many Mac users would actuall buy their RAM from Apple. We're not THAT dumb.

Anyway in the end it all comes down to Software, and the apps I prefer are mac only. Final Cut pro, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Logic are all Apple products with good integration between apps.

What most PC guys think is expensive but it's a native alternative to the Avid/Protools, at one fifth the cost.

That what we are paying for a specific OS and specific hardware designed to run that hardware.

For me it's also a matter of time, I work on PCs all day long when i get home, and want to be creative I don't want to deal with IRQs, DLLs, or the registry.

I have built several PCs, but it take TIME to do proper research, and time to gain the skills you need.

To me that is time I could have used being creative.

8)

In these days & time, if you're spending time dealing with conflicting issues, apparently something was'nt done right from the word "GO". The playing field for PC hardware/software compatibility is 2-fold now. And the same can be said about MACs except they're still a little more on the proprietary sidelines. :lol: Maybe there's a reason for this...one system or platform being open & the other being a little closed (per-say). Before it's all said and done, both systems will have merged through some corporate merger or something. So it would be interesting to see what the future holds for both software companies. So until then, we'll continue to hear this debate stuff in of course...D Minor. By the way, has anyone experienced using a TDM system on a XP Pro (PC as well as MAC) platform? How would you rate it?

gdoubleyou wrote

To me that is time I could have used being creative.

ALL SAID IN ONE SINGLE SENTENCE. PERIOD.
:D :!: :D

The only difference between the two is, you have one ready made, the other...personally tailored. 8-)

I agree with G-dub, its about the software we use in the mac world. Digital performer, Bias peak, soundtrack pro, Final cut, Logic, DVD studio pro are all mac only programs so pc's are not even an option in this world.... If these are your tools of choice you are into mac already.

For those starting out check out the mac programs. if you want integrated pro solutions with a minimum of hassling with computers they can't be beat.

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This guy doenst like macs too much so it seems. :)

maintiger wrote: I agree with G-dub, its about the software we use in the mac world. Digital performer, Bias peak, soundtrack pro, Final cut, Logic, DVD studio pro are all mac only programs so pc's are not even an option in this world.... If these are your tools of choice you are into mac already.

For those starting out check out the mac programs. if you want integrated pro solutions with a minimum of hassling with computers they can't be beat.

I don't know Xav...

If someone's just getting into all of this, I have one recommendation -

Sequoia/Samplitude. That will do your editing, MIDI, Mastering and burning. If you need major sequencing help, there's Reason.

With Samp 8 Prof and Reason, you're out $1400 plus the cost of the PC. This will give you everything you need and all in one neat package. (okay, 2 if you do Reason.)

But of course, now we're just talking preferences. So I defer to your Mac-ed-ness if you accept my PC-ed-ness.

J.

imo Sequoia has a really cluttered GUI

too many windows....

Ahhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarghhhhh!

not ANOTHER ****ing MAC/PC debate. :roll:

Are you guys talking about samplitude sequoia?

I use samplitude 7 pro for mastering I know sequoia is 3 times the price @ $3,500.

ok, sequia is certainly a good apps, IMHO the ONLY really good one for the PC platform, but it cost an arm and a leg, as far as i know it's in the 4000 euro region...

logic pro already doesn't come cheap with a 1000 dollar, but it's worth every single penny.... (and specailly considering the money / specs relatio DP and express are top runners as well...)

and i also agree on Xavier that the whole hussle free integration of the mac apps is very good and usefull, you can easily expand into say movie soundtracks or whatever...

Cucco wrote: [quote=maintiger]I agree with G-dub, its about the software we
But of course, now we're just talking preferences. So I defer to your Mac-ed-ness if you accept my PC-ed-ness.

J.

fair enough- it boils down to the tools we use, the ones we have our chops developed for. The mere thought of changing daws and
learning a whole new systems sends shivers through my spine...
To actually try it would probably bring on convulsions fer sure. To actually change daws would probably entail serious health factors, maybe even risking death itself... I don't know, i think I'll stick with DP for now :shock: