Hard Drive for Samples

matahari · 30th June 2007

Hi there...

Can anyone recomend a good hard drive for running orchestral samples and other sounds?

I have a dual gig G4, but will be getting a new Intel mac with in 6 months.

Also I would like to be able to take it with me with my laptop.

I am also concidering the possibilty Of several computers linked together.. i.e.( logic node)..

I score film and tv and I Have a large number of samples I need to have accces too.

thanx

gsilbers · 30th June 2007

theres plenty of talk about HD if u type in the search field.

remeber to use firewire 800 if u can but 400 if good enough. if u can try getting 7200rpm or more 10000 rpm even better.

dont get lacie silver HD they brake more easily than other HDs . happen to many of the studios ive worked and others have mentioned it here. but the porshe version seems to be good.

iIMO i like Rokstor the best as its quiet , solid and no external power supply. and OWC is also very good.

i have a western digital mybook of 500gb and it works great for my giga colection. its price was very good. like $180 for 500 gigs.

but ran faster when its conec ted via firew 400 than usb2.

u can also buy internal drives and a enclosure , sometimes its cheaper and better.

goldenlotus · 1st July 2007

Yeah I've got a WD 500 gig drive too. It does a great job playing back samples in Reason.

I bought when I still had a G4 Powerbook and now I'm using it on my Mac Pro. Works like a charm!

MakoBlink · 1st July 2007

Which model did you guys go for on the mybooks? I was about to buy a lacie myself as i've never heard of the mybooks. These look awesome.

Lagerfeldt · 1st July 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by matahari

I am also concidering the possibilty Of several computers linked together.. i.e.( logic node)..

I score film and tv and I Have a large number of samples I need to have accces too.

Nodes won't spread CPU power when using samples, as they primarily take up RAM - not CPU - unlike synths.

Using a 10.000 rpm drive for samples won't make a big difference to a 7.200 rpm one. Unless you do a lot of streaming (as opposed to loading into RAM). 10.000 rpm drives can be more susceptible to problems and are noiser, although things have improved.

Definitely use FireWire.

MakoBlink · 2nd July 2007

I cant find the firewire 500 gb version for $180 that you guys speak of.. Can anyone link me? I found a 500gb usb one though..

goldenlotus · 2nd July 2007

Amazon.com: Western Digital My Book Premium 500 GB External Hard Drive with Dual Interface ( WDG1C5000N ): Electronics

Or the pro model:

Amazon.com: Western Digital My Book Pro Edition 500 GB External Hard Drive with Triple Interface: Electronics

**matt thomas** · 2nd July 2007

I use an internal WD raptor for streaming drum and orchestra samples, its never missed a beat (no pun intended)

it was the best availble when I was looking about 2 years back, theres probably something better now. You can only use the smaller raptors in a G5 due to compatibility, which is annoying because mine is pretty much full

narco

30th June 2007	#1
matahari Gear interested Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Malibu Posts: 23 Thread Starter	Hard Drive for Samples Hi there... Can anyone recomend a good hard drive for running orchestral samples and other sounds? I have a dual gig G4, but will be getting a new Intel mac with in 6 months. Also I would like to be able to take it with me with my laptop. I am also concidering the possibilty Of several computers linked together.. i.e.( logic node).. I score film and tv and I Have a large number of samples I need to have accces too. thanx __________________ Peace Matahari....www.mossmusic.net

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matt thomas Moderator Joined: Jan 2004 Location: New Zealand/Switzerland/guitar case Posts: 8,268	I use an internal WD raptor for streaming drum and orchestra samples, its never missed a beat (no pun intended) it was the best availble when I was looking about 2 years back, theres probably something better now. You can only use the smaller raptors in a G5 due to compatibility, which is annoying because mine is pretty much full narco __________________ Steve Gadd, New York Brass, David Kahne, Abbey Road Mastering, all featuring on Lesley Meguid (my wife)'s album "The Truth About Love Songs", out now! Check out some previews on www.itunes.com/lesleymeguid or Lesley Meguid on Facebook - neve, fairchild, m49 for vox etc..

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gsilbers Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2006 Location: El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora La Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula Posts: 3,622	theres plenty of talk about HD if u type in the search field. remeber to use firewire 800 if u can but 400 if good enough. if u can try getting 7200rpm or more 10000 rpm even better. dont get lacie silver HD they brake more easily than other HDs . happen to many of the studios ive worked and others have mentioned it here. but the porshe version seems to be good. iIMO i like Rokstor the best as its quiet , solid and no external power supply. and OWC is also very good. i have a western digital mybook of 500gb and it works great for my giga colection. its price was very good. like $180 for 500 gigs. but ran faster when its conec ted via firew 400 than usb2. u can also buy internal drives and a enclosure , sometimes its cheaper and better.

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goldenlotus Lives for gear Joined: May 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,132	Yeah I've got a WD 500 gig drive too. It does a great job playing back samples in Reason. I bought when I still had a G4 Powerbook and now I'm using it on my Mac Pro. Works like a charm!

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MakoBlink Gear interested Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Which model did you guys go for on the mybooks? I was about to buy a lacie myself as i've never heard of the mybooks. These look awesome.