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2011/11/10 21:36:04 (permalink)

Laptop recommendation for new set up....

I am just waiting for my divorce settlement to come through and then I am going to buy myself some new toys. Some of which are going to be Sonar Producer X1 + Steven Slate Drums. I will probably also buy some new speaker monitors.
 
If I am going to set that up, I think I should also by a new laptop that is 100% dedicated as a DAW. I am after some recommendations. I can obviously read the system requirements but my current laptop meets those requirements and I constantly get drop outs and reasonably high latency and can only record on the "relaxed normal" latency setting for my Audiobox USB interface. What do I need? What are the "must haves"?
 
Fast processor?
Mega RAM?
 
Any others?
 
Thanks
 
Glenn

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    Lanceindastudio
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    Re:Laptop recommendation for new set up.... 2011/11/11 23:39:32 (permalink)
    You interface is most likely the culprit for your problems more so.

    I would hold off on a laptop and look at a new interface-

    I recommend looking at the Roland quad or octa capture or the RME usb options-

    The Roland is really cost effective and great low latency performance and smooth operation-

    The Presonus unit you have can be decent at higher latency settings, but I bet the roland performs much better-

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    Re:Laptop recommendation for new set up.... 2011/11/12 11:52:36 (permalink)
    If... you are setting up a new rig..... why not a desk top dedicated DAW? 

    Its an easy build, or buy a box at the computer stores... some will custom build, or Jim Rosenbury  will build one for you that will be a screaming fast DAW.....


    I'd look in that direction since lappys are OK but tend to be loaded with crapware. 

    And the interface upgrade... I totally agree that you should do that first IF the lappy you now use is speced to the DAW requirements and you're having drops. that is usually the symptom of a soundcard that can't hang with the big boys.... 

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    Re:Laptop recommendation for new set up.... 2011/11/12 13:11:13 (permalink)
    If you have the money for it check out adkproaudio.com

    I have their killer laptop. It's a monster.

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    Re:Laptop recommendation for new set up.... 2011/11/14 20:27:56 (permalink)
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    If... you are setting up a new rig..... why not a desk top dedicated DAW? 

    Its an easy build, or buy a box at the computer stores... some will custom build, or Jim Rosenbury  will build one for you that will be a screaming fast DAW.....


    I'd look in that direction since lappys are OK but tend to be loaded with crapware. 

    And the interface upgrade... I totally agree that you should do that first IF the lappy you now use is speced to the DAW requirements and you're having drops. that is usually the symptom of a soundcard that can't hang with the big boys.... 

    Just my 2 cents.


    I am getting a quote to build the lappy from the ground up so with no crapware and add on bits & pieces. The attraction for me with the laptop is that I can take it with me to record my singers vox etc..

    Glenn in Aus
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    Re:Laptop recommendation for new set up.... 2011/11/15 23:37:22 (permalink)
    Again, your interface is probably the cullprit. You actually have a decent system.

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