EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

On Sep 13, 2006, at 10:41 PM, David Gordon wrote:


> I've used a lot of drives. The major ones are all pretty much the
> same - made by only a few manufacturers - the differences are mostly
> in the cases, interfaces, warranty and service.
>
> The ones I currently like best are the LaCie d2 Extreme triple
> interface (FW400/FW800/USB 2.0). One I opened up had a Maxtor drive
> inside - but the drive manufacturer could vary, that's not part of
> the specs.
>
> They are available from maczone.com and compusa.com at good prices.
>
> You can get Maxtor triple interface drives for similar cost - those
> are OK too - though LaCie's tech support is easier to contact.
>
> FW800 is not becoming obsolete, but it seems to be remaining a niche
> interface only used for high-end pro audio or video. The new mac pro
> quadcore desktops still have FW800 ports. You don't really need
> FW800 unless you're doing intense projects, but it's good to have the
> option which is why I recommend the triple interface drives.
>
> As far as recovering your files - did the disk stop spinning or is it
> just not mounting. If it still spins, you might be able to recover
> your files with Data Rescue II, available here: http://
> www.prosofteng.com/products/data_rescue_info.php
>
> I had a drive go down completely last year - I had backups, but a
> few important files were not in the backups. The drive would not
> mount and could not be fixed by TechTool, Disk Utility or Disk
> Warrior. With Data Rescue II, I was able to recover almost every file.
>
> Good luck!
>
> - Dave


Dave and Craig,
Thanks for the info.  I get a fair number of overrun messages in fat  
musical passages.  FW800 might help with that.

As for the lost drive.... it won't spin up.  We tried putting it an a  
couple of other housings.  No luck.  So....for now....I just keep  
popping those CD's/DVD's in the computer.

thanks much,
julie


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