platinum specs SOLVED, THANKS SO MUCH

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2017/09/18 15:00:55 (permalink)

platinum specs SOLVED, THANKS SO MUCH

Hello and good morning everyone.
I'm thinking about maybe, sort of getting the new Microsoft surface laptop I-7 core, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM.
I want to 1. get your opinion on this new machine. 2. contact Microsoft with all the specs of sonar platinum and ask them if their machine is compatible. my question is, how do I locate all that information so I can copy/paste it to my question.
I'm also going to ask toontrack the same question to send all the specs of the new superior drummer 3.
on a side-note/update on the errors, i was getting when trying to open sonar. after hours on the phone with sweetwater and geek squad also doing an exhaustive hard drive diagnostics check I simply uninstalled/reinstalled sonar and (so far) all things seem to be good with the world.
However, I still have no idea what was wrong.
ok, that be it. thank you all for your time and guidance.
post edited by joey90405 - 2017/09/19 13:38:49

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Version 10.0.10240 Build 10240  
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation

System Manufacturer HP
System Model HP ENVY m7 Notebook
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU M1W07UA#ABA
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5500U CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2401 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
Total Physical Memory 15.9 GB
Available Physical Memory 12.8 GB
Total Virtual Memory 18.3 GB
Available Virtual Memory 15.3 GB
 
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    bluzdog
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    Re: platinum specs 2017/09/18 15:26:48 (permalink)

    SONAR Platinum/Professional/Artist/Home Studio System Requirements

    Last updated on 6/30/2017    
    Minimum System Requirements:
    • OS: Windows 7, 8/8.1 or 10 (32- or 64-bit)
    • Processor: 2.6GHz Intel or AMD multi-core processor (at least Intel i5 or AMD A10 APU recommended)
    • Memory: 4GB
    • Hard Drive: 5GB for minimal install (20GB recommended)
    • Monitor Resolution: 1280x800 (1920 x 1080 recommended)
    • Audio Interface: ASIO compatible hardware is recommended
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    Re: platinum specs 2017/09/18 15:42:58 (permalink)
    Of course, the other issue that those far more experienced than myself will ask is what you want this computer to do.  My huge gripe is that my motherboard limits me to 32Gb of memory when 64GB would do far better with the samples I want to combine... I can get around it but I'm greedy.
     
    Do you just want to mix your band with a couple of MIDI tracks to make your sound bigger?  Or, do you intend on recreating the London Symphony Orchestra and having your laptop "do it all"?
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    Re: platinum specs 2017/09/18 19:30:33 (permalink)
    You don't have to worry about Windows - Sonar compatibility. You should rather check your audio interface compatibility with "Surface" motherboard. Also see if audio interface ASIO drivers are up to date.

    Windows 10/64, Intel i7 Xeon X6575 3,07GHz, 24Gb RAM, chipset: Intel X58 Express, Kingston SSD 240Gb,  Sonar Platinum , Edirol UA-25.  (Some extra VSTs: PSP almost all/  IK - AT4, ST3, / AAS - all/ TH3 full/ +10dB/ Melodyne Editor). EVE sc205 monitors, Defil Kosmos guitar, blue lava lamp, ashtray.  And there is some great music you may find at: https://soundcloud.com/pawel-jan-1
     
     
     
     
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    Re: platinum specs 2017/09/18 19:55:58 (permalink)
    Ya, I think it's a bit of a waste of time contacting MS . What are they going to even speculate on? 
    As said it 99%  all about your audio interface and it's drivers. 

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    Re: platinum specs 2017/09/19 13:36:23 (permalink)
    good point, there is no way in hell i can buy a new computer being as broke as the 10 commandments. thanks for your help.

    OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Home
    Version 10.0.10240 Build 10240  
    OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation

    System Manufacturer HP
    System Model HP ENVY m7 Notebook
    System Type x64-based PC
    System SKU M1W07UA#ABA
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5500U CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2401 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 
    Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
    Total Physical Memory 15.9 GB
    Available Physical Memory 12.8 GB
    Total Virtual Memory 18.3 GB
    Available Virtual Memory 15.3 GB
     
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    joey90405
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    Re: platinum specs 2017/09/19 13:36:25 (permalink)
    good point, there is no way in hell i can buy a new computer being as broke as the 10 commandments. thanks for your help.

    OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Home
    Version 10.0.10240 Build 10240  
    OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation

    System Manufacturer HP
    System Model HP ENVY m7 Notebook
    System Type x64-based PC
    System SKU M1W07UA#ABA
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5500U CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2401 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 
    Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
    Total Physical Memory 15.9 GB
    Available Physical Memory 12.8 GB
    Total Virtual Memory 18.3 GB
    Available Virtual Memory 15.3 GB
     
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