As some of you know, I've lost 3 120-gb external firewire drives over the last 2 or 3 months. I thought I did everything right: used the best drives and enclosures/chipsets, kept them off the floor, etc. A couple of people suggested that maybe they weren't getting enough ventilation/were running too hot. This seems likely as I kept them on for long periods of time, and have been relying 100% on EXS as my sampler for about 3 to 4 months. This has got to be the "hidden monster" of working this way. The price you pay for all of that convenience! So--my question to you guys is: if money is no object, what would the most stable, reliable, solid-performing solution for storing/streaming EXS samples be? Basically, I'm willing to spend more if I can get kick-ass performance. I can't afford to have this happen again. Are there enclosures specifically designed for maximum heat control? Should I look at "boutique" solutions like Glyph? Should I go with a different format (i.e. scsi, FW800 etc)? Please--help me out here! Thanks, Tim
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In search of...the most reliable, bullet-proof external hd solution known to man!
2003-06-25 by Tim Clarke
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