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In Reply to: computer-based studio posted by swingtimej on May 22, 2001 at 15:55:08:
Swingtimej,I use a Pentium 3 750,256 RAM with a 30GB program drive and a dedicated 40GB hard drive for sound. I record practice sessions using only two channels: Octava M012s into a Peavey VMP2 tube mic preamp into an Audiowerk 2 sound card. MIDI is non-critical so I use a Sound Blaster. Recording and editing is done with Sound Forge and CoolEdit. these sessions are put onto CD-R from the built in 10X CDRW drive.
Points to consider;
I strongly recommend a dedicated hard drive for the sound files. this allows the program to operate independently on the main drive. Also, if you have OS or application problems, the sound files are protected on the other drive. I defrag the sound drive after every session.
I would also try out at least three sound cards before settling on one. I liked the sound of the Lexicon Core 2 very much, but it was a short time before I had an insurmountable ticking problem. I am quite attracted to the MOTU, but many people say that their development emphasis is all on Mac and the PC crowd are left out. So on and so on.
You will undoubtedly end up with separate cards for sound and MIDI.
When configuring the cards take care with IRQs to avoid resource conflicts with each other and the video card.I have had quite reasonable results from my hard drive system, though my sound card is only 18 bit A/D. Much of the sound quality is really the result of the Peavey VMP, which after experimenting with tubes produces a deep, open, detailed sound.
I can record a hour's practice session, edit, process, and have a CD with a jewel case cover with titles. And these costs about $.75 each.
Cheers,
Bambi B
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