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Originally Posted by Bassoon
Hi!
My system sucks! I'm using an avalon u5 with a motu traveller and my pc+cubase is the typical clichΓ©! Bugs, etc...
Because of that I want to buy me a new system (computer+sequenzer) that WORKS. I don't care if this will be a mac or PC. I'm a newbie in recoring so I need some help. Γ'm able to spend 2000β¬ on soft. sequenzer + computer.
I know there are many apple vs. pc threads here , I just need some experiences which hardware+software works! I searched the forum...
So if you own something that gets the job done, tell me!
thx,
Johannes
p.s An Imac would cost me 1650β¬, logic pro 350β¬ (edu)
I have the same setup as you, as pc i am using a dell 8300 with winxp SP1 and cubase sx3. Over here it works flawlessly. But, there are some things to consider.
What kind of firerwire card do you use? The traveler doesn't like cheap FW cards, so you should buy one with a texas instrumenta chipset. I bought a PCI FW card by the local apple shop, these ones have most of the times TI chips in it. But, they are like $90 instead of $15.
-Dont use any other devices on the same FW port.
- Don't let cubase auto-install the card and calculate buffers, just add it yourself in the device setup. Another thing:"don't start cubase when ur traveler is off, this results in having to select the traveler in the device setup again.
Hopefully these tips will work for you!