Optimizing PC for Audio

[undermind]

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]

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

[undermind]

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]

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]

ADK guys recommend this site generally--haven't redone my machine yet, coming up.
TweakHound
best

[pilot_cocoon]

are there any tweaks for Win7? or it would be the same as for XP?

[ac_9800]

Some of them works for win7 too! Maybe you have to use google in case the way to change this parameters in win7 is different e.g. Disable Fast User Switching

[rogerbrain]

Originally Posted by undermind

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.

never put it on the internet and dont run virus software... REALLY helps

[ProFool]

Black Viper's Web Site

My all time favorite tweaks on top of the audio tweaks.

Cheers

[garymusic]

This is for XP but there are others on the Sweetwater site.

SweetCare Service & Support | Sweetwater.com

The musicXP site now wants you to establish a userid to get the info so they can snag your email address.

Gary

[Funkalized]

MusicXP subscription requires payment.

Anyone has this tweak list saved? :P

[throbert]

And now for W7 Welcome to RT Se7en Lite - Slipstream Service Pack,Integrate Updates,Integrate Drivers,Integrate LP,Remove Components,Enable or Disable features,Unattended Setup,Apply Tweaks,Add Icons,Wallpapers,Themes,Bootable USB or DVD
you might want to take a look at this first though
Windows 7 Roadmap - MSFN Forums

[ProFool]

Originally Posted by throbert

And now for W7 Welcome to RT Se7en Lite - Slipstream Service Pack,Integrate Updates,Integrate Drivers,Integrate LP,Remove Components,Enable or Disable features,Unattended Setup,Apply Tweaks,Add Icons,Wallpapers,Themes,Bootable USB or DVD
you might want to take a look at this first though
Windows 7 Roadmap - MSFN Forums

Looks really interesting and nice work, I wonder how they will survive with this free tool though.

[Bill@WelcomeHome]

black viper is a classic.

For xp it is impossible to beat boldfortune.net, but yuou really gotta want to do this... there are over 400 pages of info.

For win7 32 or 64, this site covers a lot of the basics that apply to anyone:

Speed Up Windows 7 - Ultimate Guide To Make Windows 7 Blazing Fast!!!

I've done these mods to my win7 64 bit machine, including the registry tweaks, and so far so good. Not using it for audio, though.