Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

> Im new to both apples and logicPro 7.  I've been told that a "Disk too
> slow" problem can be solved by storing audio files on an external firewire
> harddrive.  Can anyone confirm this?

Most likely not. However, note that there are two "too slow" errors: A CPU 
overload and a disk overload. CPU overloads, caused by a lack of processing 
power to deal with all the plugins, _can_ be relieved by an external firewire 
harddisk as this can induce slightly less load on the processor than an IDE 
drive (the Firewire filetransfer protocol is simpler and the interface does 
more of the work). On the Logic User Group, I've read reports both confirming 
and denying this, so your mileage may vary.

To get the best peformance overall, go for a fast disk, preferably either SATA 
or SCSI. SCSI drives are not necessarily faster than SATA drives, but they 
certainly put less strain on the processor. However it is quite an expensive 
solution and SATA might well be good enough.

What system do you have, which of the two overload errors do you get and in 
what situation (how many tracks, softsynths etc)..? There is no definitive 
way to get rid of a too slow-message for ever; it's just a matter of having a 
machine that can deal with your requirements.

Maurits.