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Hello everyone,
                          I used to be a regular on the LUG until Apple
bought Emagic. I decided to stay on the p.c. platform (mistake) and use
Cubase SX. Well, now I'm considering buying a Mac for more stability. I
never really feel the p.c. is "not" going to crash. It wil at some point
when you least expect it. I'm also looking to move back to Logic since now I
imagine it's really solid being specific to the Mac.
                         I do have a few questions, but I'll give you some
details about my studio first: I'm planning on doing most of my mixing
outside of Logic (via a Mackie 8 bus) so I'm mostly using Logic as a tape
deck with the exception of some effects and a few VST instruments. I'm using
a MOTU 24 i/o core system.
                        I was looking to buy the new G5 dual 1.8 gig with 1
gig of ram. I was also looking to buy a Glymph desktop firewire drive for my
audio. How do you suspect this system would work for me with Logic Pro? What
do I need to know about buying a Mac? Is it really set up right out of the
box? Can I run other programs on it (not while Logic is running) without it
screwing with my audio set-up (final cut for example)? I ask becasue right
now I have a audio only p.c. and it still has problems:-( I'm not looking to
use it for web, just a few other apps.
                       How does the MOTU stuff work with Logic and Mac?
Basically I want a system that functions. I know nothing is perfect, but I
want to be a little closer to peace and serenity:-))
                       I appreciate any help in this matter. Thanks!!

  --litepipe

Hi there, lightpipe,

I'll try to answer what I can:

>                         I was looking to buy the new G5 dual 1.8 gig 
> with 1
> gig of ram. I was also looking to buy a Glymph desktop firewire drive 
> for my
> audio. How do you suspect this system would work for me with Logic 
> Pro? What

I'd look into the PCI compatibility of your 2408 system with the G5. If 
you're talking about the latest revision dual 1.8, then you may be in 
luck as it's classic PCI, similar to the G4 systems.

As for the Glyph firewire solution, unless you need RAID or 
hot-swappable drives, there are cheaper cases out there from other 
reputable manufacturers such as Lacie or ADS Tech. A lot of money can 
be saved by buying a case without a hard drive and adding it yourself.

> do I need to know about buying a Mac? Is it really set up right out of 
> the
> box? Can I run other programs on it (not while Logic is running) 
> without it
> screwing with my audio set-up (final cut for example)? I ask becasue 
> righter

I run a Powerbook as my main mac. I also run Microsoft Office, Toast, 
Virtual PC, Photoshop, and several other apps. I never have to worry 
about messing up my audio setup as OS X is not as picky as OS 9 was 
with configuration (i.e. loading system extensions, etc).

> now I have a audio only p.c. and it still has problems:-( I'm not 
> looking to
> use it for web, just a few other apps.
>                        How does the MOTU stuff work with Logic and Mac?
> Basically I want a system that functions. I know nothing is perfect, 
> but I
> want to be a little closer to peace and serenity:-))
>                        I appreciate any help in this matter. Thanks!!

I use a MOTU 828 firewire device with Logic on my G4. I have had zero 
problems over the past few years due to this combo. I'm unsure of what 
the PCI performance has been, so you should investigate that.

Mark

In a message dated 8/18/04 12:41:47 AM, litepipe@... writes:


> I was also looking to buy a Glymph desktop firewire drive for my
> audio.
> 

Why do people buy GLymph? You can go to Lacie.com and get a 120gb firewire 
for $150 or so. I have two of them (I bought 1 to 3 years ago) and never any 
problems.


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TazmnianDv@... wrote:
> Why do people buy GLymph? You can go to Lacie.com and get a 120gb firewire
> for $150 or so. I have two of them (I bought 1 to 3 years ago) and never
any
> problems.


  My understanding is that Glymph drives are specifically designed for
audio. That's what I've been told. Their firmware is specific for aduio
applications.
  How many hours a day would you say you use your Lacie? I'm looking for
reliability since I log atleast 3-4 hours a day. I've heard other people
mention Lacie, but I know little about them.

  --litepipe

--- In logic-ot@yahoogroups.com, "litepipe" <litepipe@a...> wrote:
>  TazmnianDv@a... wrote:
> > Why do people buy GLymph? You can go to Lacie.com and get a 120gb firewire
> > for $150 or so. I have two of them (I bought 1 to 3 years ago) and never
> any
> > problems.
> 
> 
>   My understanding is that Glymph drives are specifically designed for
> audio. That's what I've been told. Their firmware is specific for aduio
> applications.
>   How many hours a day would you say you use your Lacie? I'm looking for
> reliability since I log atleast 3-4 hours a day. I've heard other people
> mention Lacie, but I know little about them.

Stop saying "Glymph"! It's "Glyph"! "Glyph" I tell you!

:)

~ rob