Confusion: Separate drive for audio

nyne · 22nd November 2009, 06:27 AM

Have been confused about this for a while.

I have always recorded audio and installed samples on a separate drive, not the system drive.

However, it seems this is only beneficial when recording many audio tracks at the same time, eg, tracking drums/band.
I rarely record audio and that too a stereo track at most. My arrangements can have upto 40 tracks, but they play back from a stereo output.

For my new system, should i still get a separate drive for audio and samples ?

There is a chance i might be able to buy a new QuadCore iMac, wanted to keep the FW port for an audio interface and use the internal 2TB drive.

What do u suggest ?

Howie J · 22nd November 2009, 10:20 AM

You can daisy chain FW devices. Depending on the interface, you'll have to figure out which order to do it, but I believe as a rule, you can do 4-6 FW devices on a standard FW 400 port. I've never done more than 2, Digi 002 and a HD, but would be fun to try.

Howie J

sleeper1400 · 22nd November 2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyne

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For my new system, should i still get a separate drive for audio and samples ?

yes.

22nd November 2009, 06:27 AM	#1
nyne Gear addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 306	Confusion: Separate drive for audio Have been confused about this for a while. I have always recorded audio and installed samples on a separate drive, not the system drive. However, it seems this is only beneficial when recording many audio tracks at the same time, eg, tracking drums/band. I rarely record audio and that too a stereo track at most. My arrangements can have upto 40 tracks, but they play back from a stereo output. For my new system, should i still get a separate drive for audio and samples ? There is a chance i might be able to buy a new QuadCore iMac, wanted to keep the FW port for an audio interface and use the internal 2TB drive. What do u suggest ?

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22nd November 2009, 10:20 AM	#2
Howie J Gear nut Join Date: May 2008 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 122	You can daisy chain FW devices. Depending on the interface, you'll have to figure out which order to do it, but I believe as a rule, you can do 4-6 FW devices on a standard FW 400 port. I've never done more than 2, Digi 002 and a HD, but would be fun to try. Howie J