I am still using a G4, and I am just curious if anyone is using the new Mac Pro with the intel chip. I like the G4, but I want to a new mac one for the speed (more tracks), but am a little hesitant because new components. I currently use Pro Logic and DP, may possibly use Final Cut. Would appreciate any feedback from experienced users.

cheers
Blair

Hi thank you for any help as i am new to recording(this site rocks) I am a stage manager for a small production company and have only a mac g4 with digi pro 5 . 1)can I record right off a soundbaord with rca into mic jack and use digi pro? 2)what equipment and programs will i need to record a quality recording without the chance of losing a set?

-I've just purchased an Intel Duo Core 2.0 gHz imac.

-Initially i will be using Logic Express.

-I'm going to bump the RAM up to 1.5 gig.

Originally i was going to use a Focusrite Saffire Pro or a PreSonus Firepod for my audio interface.

I was also going to buy a USB external hard drive with a 16 mb cache.

Well hi,

I have been using Cubase for like a few months. And I understand that it's not for me nowadays. So with the influence of Steven Wilson ( Maybe you might know him ). He is a Logic user songwriter-producer. And he recommends Logic in nearly every way.

Just wondering if you guys mught have any suggestions for editing/mastering software for the Mac platform. I'm running Logic and am a bit frustrated by it's editing capabilites (or lack thereof). I really don't need "mastering" software, per se, as I'm going to be outsourcing my final mixes to someone more qualified, but I'd like the option to tweak my mixes beyond what Logic offers.

I have been thinking about breaking out and trying a Mac on for size. I don't have in my budget to buy a big new G5 or anything like that but have seen some G4's on ebay for pretty cheap and would be a good way for me to get into a mac on my budget.

Will a g4 run well as a daw?

thanks in advance
ed

i am looking for software helps with studio management

such as time and session notes and etc etc

i heard there was one that bob claremount made but it is not OSX

iam not sure

thanks patrick

I am looking into the Intel i-Macs now since G5s are difficult to carry around. How fast should I expect the Intel i-Mac to run compared to the 2.0 G5 Dual Core Powermacs (for music applications, of course :-) )?

I am just setting up this studio for the first time, and I am having trouble picking up sound from the mic's. I am only getting a signal 1/10 of what it could be. I started using an SM57 and I thought "well, maybe its just the mic"; so I switched to my KSM27 condenser, turned phantom on, and still nothing (really). I checked all my levels and everything, everything looked good.

I know the new intel imacs are not currently compatibility as it states on digidesigns site. I am wondering if I should buy this new imac with the possiblility that it will be compatible shortly. I only do basic recording and mixing but I don't want to give it up. What do you all think? Will it be compatible someday?