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dwitmer · 16th February 2007

I currently to all of my biz on one computer, and all recording on another. I like the separation (the recording computer only has recording programs - keeping it simple), but I am having to replace both at the same time now and only seemingly have the money to get 1 killer computer or 2 decent ones. I am planning on spending about $2500-$3000

Should I get one nice Macbook Pro or should I buy a simple macbook for my biz (need a computer on tour) and a decent Imac to record on (and leave behind)?

I MUST have a silent computer because I record mostly acoustic music and in a close proximity to the machine. That's why I am leaning toward an Imac, but I haven't heard if the new Macbook Pro is silent or not? And would the Imac keep up?

Keep in mind that most of my recordings max out at 8-16 tracks... with limited amounts of plug-ins... though I want something that can keep up a little and change with newer software upgrades, etc.... something that will last a few years.

Also thinking of switching to Logic from DP. Anyone know if Logic has hardware drivers for the first generation Motu 828 (firewire)?

thoughts?
thanks,
DW

16th February 2007	#1
dwitmer Gear interested Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11 Thread Starter	two Mac computers or one? (macbook and imac vs. 1 macbook pro) I currently to all of my biz on one computer, and all recording on another. I like the separation (the recording computer only has recording programs - keeping it simple), but I am having to replace both at the same time now and only seemingly have the money to get 1 killer computer or 2 decent ones. I am planning on spending about $2500-$3000 Should I get one nice Macbook Pro or should I buy a simple macbook for my biz (need a computer on tour) and a decent Imac to record on (and leave behind)? I MUST have a silent computer because I record mostly acoustic music and in a close proximity to the machine. That's why I am leaning toward an Imac, but I haven't heard if the new Macbook Pro is silent or not? And would the Imac keep up? Keep in mind that most of my recordings max out at 8-16 tracks... with limited amounts of plug-ins... though I want something that can keep up a little and change with newer software upgrades, etc.... something that will last a few years. Also thinking of switching to Logic from DP. Anyone know if Logic has hardware drivers for the first generation Motu 828 (firewire)? thoughts? thanks, DW