Digital Performer v5...

**Geert van den Berg** · 7th April 2006, 08:04 PM

MOTU has updated their website, I assume the software is also available then...

http://www.motu.com/products/software/dp/features50/

johnnyvince · 9th April 2006, 02:28 PM

I ordered the upgrade from the MOTU website last night. I'll let you know if/when it actually arrives!

EveningSky · 22nd April 2006, 12:56 AM

What are the advantages of DP5?
Have you considered leaving MOTU for another DAW by crossgrade?
Yours, ES

Albert · 22nd April 2006, 04:09 AM

My upgrade to V5 is on the way. I've got the UPS tracking number and it should be here Tuesday.

Crossgrade a different DAW--have you gone completely *mad*?

I started using Performer (the precursor to DP) since version 2.14 or something like that, back in the late 80's. I've used others as well, but DP is one of the few that gets better every release. And they've survived. Vision, MasterTracks Pro, and many others have fallen by the wayside or become irrelevant.

Based on the new features advertised, I'd say the upgrade to DP5 is going to be worth it. The track folders alone is going to do it for me--I was getting really tired of scrolling up and down long lists of tracks.

theblue1 · 22nd April 2006, 05:12 AM

MasterTracks Pro... now THAT brings back memories.

You're gonna like track folders. I don't know what other goodies DP5 will have (haven't been to the site) but my DAW has had folders for a while and they're great.

Sometimes, it really IS the little things.

chrispick · 22nd April 2006, 05:55 AM

I've had DP 5 for a couple of days now. It's a great upgrade for me because the track folders, new VIs and new QT scoring functions factor into what I do in a big way (I make music for tv and videogames).

SoundEng1 · 22nd April 2006, 06:35 AM

Is DP5 Mac/Intel Compliant? if not, when?

nek · 22nd April 2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoundEng1

Is DP5 Mac/Intel Compliant? if not, when?

No, but they are working on it right now, so I would guess a couple of months.

henryrobinett · 22nd April 2006, 04:09 PM

How fast is the response? Does the added VIs and extra "bloat" especially for those of us less interested in them, effect the speed/response? How's the spiking compared to version 4.61? It takes a few moments for the background processing, even when deselected, to be done so spiking calms down. At least that's been my experience.

I'm not planning on jumping on this upgrade riight away, at least until I get more feedback. The $195 price hike's a little much me thinks.

Albert · 22nd April 2006, 07:09 PM

The VA's are probably just plugins, which could be removed from the plugin folder. I remove most DP plugs that I don't use. Shortens launch time and doesn't seem to affect the performance of the software in any negative way. Some plugs are inter-related, so you have to be careful about that. But if you are worried about bloat, you could probably remove the plugs youaren't interested in. I'll try it when I get my DP5 and let you know (if I remember).

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7th April 2006, 08:04 PM	#1
Geert van den Berg Mac Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,582	Digital Performer v5... MOTU has updated their website, I assume the software is also available then... http://www.motu.com/products/software/dp/features50/

22nd April 2006, 12:56 AM	#3
EveningSky Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY, USA Posts: 65	Is it worth the upgrade? Better cross grade or stay grade? What are the advantages of DP5? Have you considered leaving MOTU for another DAW by crossgrade? Yours, ES

22nd April 2006, 04:09 AM	#4
Albert Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,483	My upgrade to V5 is on the way. I've got the UPS tracking number and it should be here Tuesday. Crossgrade a different DAW--have you gone completely mad? I started using Performer (the precursor to DP) since version 2.14 or something like that, back in the late 80's. I've used others as well, but DP is one of the few that gets better every release. And they've survived. Vision, MasterTracks Pro, and many others have fallen by the wayside or become irrelevant. Based on the new features advertised, I'd say the upgrade to DP5 is going to be worth it. The track folders alone is going to do it for me--I was getting really tired of scrolling up and down long lists of tracks. __________________ http://www.misterpotts.com http://www.myspace.com/albypottsmusic

22nd April 2006, 05:12 AM	#5
theblue1 Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 5,761	MasterTracks Pro... now THAT brings back memories. You're gonna like track folders. I don't know what other goodies DP5 will have (haven't been to the site) but my DAW has had folders for a while and they're great. Sometimes, it really IS the little things. __________________ biz \| profile \| songblog \| acoustic \| mutant roots pop

9th April 2006, 02:28 PM	#2
johnnyvince Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 71	I ordered the upgrade from the MOTU website last night. I'll let you know if/when it actually arrives!

22nd April 2006, 05:55 AM	#6
chrispick Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 955	I've had DP 5 for a couple of days now. It's a great upgrade for me because the track folders, new VIs and new QT scoring functions factor into what I do in a big way (I make music for tv and videogames).

22nd April 2006, 06:35 AM	#7
SoundEng1 Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Deep End Posts: 801	Is DP5 Mac/Intel Compliant? if not, when?

22nd April 2006, 04:09 PM	#9
henryrobinett Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 5,912	How fast is the response? Does the added VIs and extra "bloat" especially for those of us less interested in them, effect the speed/response? How's the spiking compared to version 4.61? It takes a few moments for the background processing, even when deselected, to be done so spiking calms down. At least that's been my experience. I'm not planning on jumping on this upgrade riight away, at least until I get more feedback. The $195 price hike's a little much me thinks. __________________ All the best, Henry Robinett

22nd April 2006, 07:09 PM	#10
Albert Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,483	The VA's are probably just plugins, which could be removed from the plugin folder. I remove most DP plugs that I don't use. Shortens launch time and doesn't seem to affect the performance of the software in any negative way. Some plugs are inter-related, so you have to be careful about that. But if you are worried about bloat, you could probably remove the plugs youaren't interested in. I'll try it when I get my DP5 and let you know (if I remember). __________________ http://www.misterpotts.com http://www.myspace.com/albypottsmusic

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