So I've been considering buying a module or rackmount synth, but what if I did this instead:
buy another computer and good soundcard and just have it midi'ed up to my master computer and use this second computer as a super powerfull synth. I could have reason always loaded up or gigasampler or something and use it in conjunction with my regular (sequencing/mixing) computer. Could I setup programs to respond to midi like a hardware device though? Is it a better idea to just upgrade my main computer and stick to one system?
Mar-30-2004 20:49
/I\
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: scotland
Cubase has a new feature that allows you to sync vst between two computers. I believe its called system-link or something.
After reading some stuff here im thinking about getting hardware like a JP or something to complement my VSTi collection
Mar-30-2004 21:16
Mossy
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: UK
whilst I agree with the theory behind the idea (having thought about this myself) I think seriously you cannot beat the sound of dedicated audio hardware (synths etc). A PC will always be personal computer first, audio instrument second regardless of the spec.
Hmm .. so does this mean you could have a Mac running Logic synced to a PC running VST
Mar-31-2004 00:13
Limit
AKA:STEVE QUADRA
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: A State of Trance
if your loving the softsynth sound then hey go for it...SX has some gnarly functions..like V-Stack that can rack up maybe 8(or more?) VSTi's on a host computer.
Mar-31-2004 00:19
alanzo
The Equalizer Womanizer
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Boston, MA
quote:
Originally posted by Limit
if your loving the softsynth sound then hey go for it...SX has some gnarly functions..like V-Stack that can rack up maybe 8(or more?) VSTi's on a host computer.
nearly all soft-synths but z3ta+ and sample based ones suck :P
Holy crap that's awesome, I mean I've read a lot about distributed computing, but I've never thought about it in this fashion.
Mar-31-2004 00:45
Sirocco
Parametric Surgeon
Registered: Jan 2003
Location: The Seventh City (New Jersey)
get a dsp card like element or uad-1
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Mar-31-2004 05:27
alanzo
The Equalizer Womanizer
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Boston, MA
quote:
Originally posted by Sirocco
get a dsp card like element or uad-1
curious... can you route VST processing to these or are they just for the (literally) hardware quality FX that come with them?
Originally posted by alanzo
curious... can you route VST processing to these or are they just for the (literally) hardware quality FX that come with them?
I'm fairly certain they only work with their proprietary FX.
