Realistic goals for ibook?

Phil Aiken · 29th March 2005, 09:55 PM

I have a new ibook G4 1.2 1G of RAM. External 7200 Lacie drive via firewire 400.
How realistic are the following? Guesses or direct experience are both welcome.

1. Running Synthogy Ivory for live solo piano gigs.
1b. PMI Bosendorfer 290?
2. Running the forthcoming Scarbee Vintage Instrument VSTi for live use?
2b. Kompakt sampler with the Scarbee sample collection?
3. Native Instruments Elektric piano?
Any takers? Anyone try anything like this?
Not the most roadworthy solution for touring or band gigs, but I also do smaller scale local stuff by myself where I can safely and easily set up this kind of thing.

THanks,
Phil Aiken

Phil Aiken · 31st March 2005, 03:47 PM

I'll try one bump before letting the inquiry slowly sink into oblivion....

**DrDeltaM** · 31st March 2005, 04:03 PM

I think all of them are pretty realistic to run.
Sampling doesn't take that much CPU power, you just need a reasonably fast HD for direct-from-disk streaming as well as a nice amount of RAM. You got those covered, so np. I wouldn't go with HUGE libraries like the Ivory tho. Limiting of voices to 32 or so is recommended as well.
A standalone virtual instrument performs better then a plugin in a sequencer probably, tho there are free simple hosts.
Also very important is the soundcard you'll use. Use a soundcard that stresses the computer as little as possible. Good drivers are important.

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29th March 2005, 09:55 PM	#1
Phil Aiken Gear Head Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 52	Realistic goals for ibook? I have a new ibook G4 1.2 1G of RAM. External 7200 Lacie drive via firewire 400. How realistic are the following? Guesses or direct experience are both welcome. 1. Running Synthogy Ivory for live solo piano gigs. 1b. PMI Bosendorfer 290? 2. Running the forthcoming Scarbee Vintage Instrument VSTi for live use? 2b. Kompakt sampler with the Scarbee sample collection? 3. Native Instruments Elektric piano? Any takers? Anyone try anything like this? Not the most roadworthy solution for touring or band gigs, but I also do smaller scale local stuff by myself where I can safely and easily set up this kind of thing. THanks, Phil Aiken

31st March 2005, 04:03 PM	#3
DrDeltaM Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 3,498	I think all of them are pretty realistic to run. Sampling doesn't take that much CPU power, you just need a reasonably fast HD for direct-from-disk streaming as well as a nice amount of RAM. You got those covered, so np. I wouldn't go with HUGE libraries like the Ivory tho. Limiting of voices to 32 or so is recommended as well. A standalone virtual instrument performs better then a plugin in a sequencer probably, tho there are free simple hosts. Also very important is the soundcard you'll use. Use a soundcard that stresses the computer as little as possible. Good drivers are important. Success! __________________ Mathijs Indesteege aka Mathew Lane mixing - mastering - audio restoration - plugins http://www.mathewlane.com Digital Audio Product Support Joystick Audio - Benelux High End Distributor http://www.joystick.be

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31st March 2005, 03:47 PM	#2
Phil Aiken Gear Head Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 52	I'll try one bump before letting the inquiry slowly sink into oblivion....