For producing electronic music, what do you prefer: Macs or PC's?
Sep-01-2002 03:00
Greedy
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: NoVA/DC
my friends who are music majors, swear that MACs are a ton better than PC when it comes to graphics and music. The music programs are easier to use . . .etc.
If I had the money, id get a mac instead of another PC.
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Sep-01-2002 03:22
dbl
Whitesun
Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Gothenburg/sweden
he's totaly right...
MAC is much better when it comes to graphic and music
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Daniel
Sep-01-2002 18:58
bumbum
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: May 2001
Location: az
what about the software
Sep-01-2002 19:00
Greedy
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: NoVA/DC
Well, Ill always love my PC, but after messing around on my friends mac computer, the music creating software is a lot easier to use then my Acid program for PC. Its much simpler and you gotta love the fact that Macs rarely locks up.
Im not a computer genius, but my friend said that Macs arent as big into multi task like the PC is.
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Sep-01-2002 19:12
Kama
tranceaddict in training
Registered: Aug 2002
Location: U.S.
I'm using a PC hybrid right now, but would like to switch to a Mac.
For software, Acid Pro 3.0 and then some outboard stuff; Korg Electribe, Roland Sytnth, various mics. I'm thinking about getting Digital Performer though (Mark of the Unicorn). That program's the shiznit!
Sep-01-2002 19:15
Greedy
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: NoVA/DC
Since you brought it up, how is the Acid 3.0? I have the Acid 2.0 version and I have thought about getting 3.0. Since I just bought 2 turntables, my vinyl addiction has gone ape nutz so is upgrading to 3.0 worth it?
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Sep-01-2002 19:33
Kama
tranceaddict in training
Registered: Aug 2002
Location: U.S.
Acid 3.0 gives all this hype about "great for remixing" yadda-yadda.
If you know your stuff, 2.0 works great. I wouldn't bother upgrading. It's really how you use the equipment.
Sep-01-2002 19:39
Kama
tranceaddict in training
Registered: Aug 2002
Location: U.S.
Busy Child, how long you been spinning? What type of stuff? Equipment?
Just curious.
kama
Sep-01-2002 19:41
Greedy
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: NoVA/DC
Ive been spinning since May this year using mostly my friend's Technics because hes a "retired" dj. All I know is mixing and Im not too bad at it.
Im the few ppl on this world that prefer Stantons over Techies, so I just recently ordered Stantons Str8-100's. Im the type of person that likes gadgets and gizmos so I believe Stantons are heading into a great direction especially with the new FastScratch stuff coming out. Now that I will have my own tables, I can now do some serious damage without having to worry about my friend bitchin.
I have a decent Numark mixer because Im on a budget but in the near future, I would definately like to get Vestax 275 or even a Rane.
Again, since Im on a budget due to college, I dont have the funds to buy any vinyl I want so I concentrate more on buying sick vinyls that I would spin at parties. So that means. . . .A LOT of tech house, break, and some hard trance.
cheers
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Sep-01-2002 20:10
jdat
Jay Van Dat
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: I dont even know
MAC!
that's what the software was designed for at first, and that's what you will find 95% of the time in the studios
I own pc/mac ... and mac owns the pc big time
so much more stable
and to the point!
NO FOOLING AROUND trying to get the thing to work! It's 100% uptime!
problem is ... they are more expensive, but considering the happiness you gain from them , I think it's all worth it.
While they are generally more expensive then pcs, the econo macs are starting to be extremely suitable for audio/top notch work
Sep-04-2002 06:10
Greedy
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: NoVA/DC
My roomate bought a new mac OS for his labtop and it was $69 instead of $600 for a new windows OS
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