Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

--- In Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, "Kamm Schreiner" <kamm@s...> wrote:
> > 2 machines ( one Atlhon 1500 W98 and other PIV 2600 WinXP... 
> > FYI: The AMD system can run the same tracks/pluggins number 
> > the PIV system runs... but it´s almost half the speed... )
> > 
> > I tried my L7 on a  G4 450DP 512mb, but OSX and L7 seems too 
> > much for the machine . Any suggestion to make it work more 
> > like today standards will be appreciated ( more memory??? a 
> > processor upgrade??? 
> > both ?? none??? ) I´m new to macs.
> 
> As much as Apple would like you to believe that a 500MHz PowerPC is as fast
> as a 1GHz Pentium, in real world living, it simply isn't. Only in the world
> of *specific* benchmark tests. I suspect you're going to need a Mac with a
> similar CPU speed as your PCs to achieve similar results. It is also my
> impression, that even though OSX is good at memory management, it is a
> memory hog. You'll probably need more than 512MB of memory to match your
> PC's performance.
> 
> Another issue is that, from what I've seen, older Macs tend to have slower
> bus speeds than their PC counter parts. The new G5's are excluded from that
> comment as they are on the bleeding edge of technology. If you can at all
> afford it, a G5 would certainly be a smart move.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> Kamm

I have switched over a year now.  I have read more about crashes and problems, but have 
not experienced them at all.  I started with logic big box 5 on powerbook G4.  now use 
G5 2x2 with 2gb ram.  work for 8 hours straight recording vocal, guitar, drums without a 
hitch.  throw in some VI's still no problem.  I feel for you guys runing G5 optimized 
software on older G4's.  I guess these are the days where a 733mhz G4 is outdated.  Best 
of luck to all who are having problems.

happy recording,
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