I was thinking about getting a 2.4 gig dual processor for music production.
Compaq makes one that comes with XP for around $1700.
Do two processors really help when it comes to the overall speed of the computer?
Is this a wise desicison?
I use programs like:
Reason 2.0
FruityLoops Pro
Pro Tools Free
Cool Edit Pro 2
VST & VSTis
Effects programs
Thanks in advance.
Peace
AVA.
It depends, dual processor computers can be very nice IF the software is designed to utilize them. To the best of my knowledge none of the programs mentioned above take advantage of 2 cpus.
On the other hand, 2 cpus are always nice.
In fact, I use almost all of the above software, running it on a P3 600, and have no problems at all. I also beat my machine up pretty well, putting it under a lot of stress with 10 to 15 tracks, even if it’s a simple tune, so you should be fine.
If you use any external instruments you record on your computer (guitar, bass, drum machine, keyboard), then I would advise to spend your money on a good soundcard with 1/4 inch inputs and a small mixing board, instead of a 2 cpu comp. You will get far more productivity for your dollar.
I’d say no. Dual processors are great when you have two or more CPU-intensive tasks running at once, but music production is more of a single-task job. Take the money you would’ve spent on an extra CPU, and use it to buy more RAM and faster hard drives.
Do you guys know about the ProTools M-Box at all?
Peace
AVA.
Here is some of our music:
bump?
I’ve recently been talking with a friend who is interested in computer composing. From what I’ve read in trying to help him, smaller, fast seek time hard drives are usually recommended, but I haven’t seen anything about dual processors.
Yep, a buddy down the hall has the M-box. Nice little unit, and a great value.
Only Beef I have with it is only has 2 outputs, which isn’t nearly enough for me.
BTW, good stuff Aviary.