Optimizing PC for Audio

undermind · 21st May 2007, 06:13 PM

I used a good guide to optimizing your PC for audio a little while back and I can't find it. I've rebuilt my computer and I need to optimize it now and I'd like to find a good guide.

BTW I've searched the forums and haven't found anything. Probably due to search terms.. The guides I've found on the net aren't that good.

Thanks.

d_fu · 21st May 2007, 06:18 PM

MusicXP.net - Tuning Windows XP for Audio/Music Applications is pretty good

undermind · 21st May 2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d_fu

MusicXP.net - Tuning Windows XP for Audio/Music Applications is pretty good

Thanks. That's the one I used before.

I also found this article from Sound On Sound:
PC Musician: XP Tweaks For Music
It's pretty good. It Discusses which tweaks are necessary and not necessary.

Brian M. Boykin · 21st May 2007, 09:00 PM

This is the one I used. Did it in 2004 and have'nt had a reason to do anything more. I think I did everything listed but can't be for sure, so only do what your brave enough to try. I printed out a copy which I still have just in case I need to reverse something. My computer is a dedicated recording computer, no internet or junkware!! I've been very picky about what goes on it and it's been very stable. I just switched to reaper and it's still perfectly stable so far. When I pull up the task manager there is only like four programs running; 512mb of ram, 3ghz hyperthread processor, a seperate hardrive for audio file, ect.... Runs Great!!!

Windows XP DAW Optimization Guide

Sam Lord · 22nd May 2007, 05:14 AM

ADK guys recommend this site generally--haven't redone my machine yet, coming up.
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21st May 2007, 06:13 PM	#1
undermind Gear addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Puget Sound, WA Posts: 434	Optimizing PC for Audio I used a good guide to optimizing your PC for audio a little while back and I can't find it. I've rebuilt my computer and I need to optimize it now and I'd like to find a good guide. BTW I've searched the forums and haven't found anything. Probably due to search terms.. The guides I've found on the net aren't that good. Thanks.

22nd May 2007, 05:14 AM	#5
Sam Lord Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 205	ADK guys recommend this site generally--haven't redone my machine yet, coming up. TweakHound best __________________ Sam Lord

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21st May 2007, 06:18 PM	#2
d_fu Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 1,445	MusicXP.net - Tuning Windows XP for Audio/Music Applications is pretty good

21st May 2007, 09:00 PM	#4
Brian M. Boykin Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 102	This is the one I used. Did it in 2004 and have'nt had a reason to do anything more. I think I did everything listed but can't be for sure, so only do what your brave enough to try. I printed out a copy which I still have just in case I need to reverse something. My computer is a dedicated recording computer, no internet or junkware!! I've been very picky about what goes on it and it's been very stable. I just switched to reaper and it's still perfectly stable so far. When I pull up the task manager there is only like four programs running; 512mb of ram, 3ghz hyperthread processor, a seperate hardrive for audio file, ect.... Runs Great!!! Windows XP DAW Optimization Guide