prfektstranjer Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 can logic 8 run ok on a macbook with intel chip and 2 gigs of ram? (apparently 2 gigs is the max you can install on the macbooks). will it run ok with the applications installed on the internal hard disc and the logic content on an external drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapeworm Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 can logic 8 run ok on a macbook with intel chip and 2 gigs of ram? (apparently 2 gigs is the max you can install on the macbooks). will it run ok with the applications installed on the internal hard disc and the logic content on an external drive? Yes, Yes and YESSSSSS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wip Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 my friends macbook has a hard time handling the graphics of L8 compared to L7. other than that, it runs ok. the amount of core audio overload messages is the same. k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xusr Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 first post.... what about a 1.83 GHz MacBook with 1GB of RAM? Does anyone have any experience with Logic 8 on this setup? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instantpop Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 No experience on that particular machine, but you'd be doing yourself a disservice by only running 1GB of RAM with Logic. 2GB should be the minimum (that's what I've got in both my machines - a G5 and an MBP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jera Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I mix with L8 on a 2Ghz MB with 1.25Gb of RAM. No problems, lot's of power to work with. No VI's tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instantpop Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I mix with L8 on a 2Ghz MB with 1.25Gb of RAM. No problems, lot's of power to work with.No VI's tho... No VI's would be why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaque Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I just picked up the newer BlackBook about a week ago. It was time to move up from the old G4 and when I got down to it I couldn't find enough differences with the Pro model to justify the expense. I wanted something small to augment my desktop and allow simple work and sketching while remote. This isn't my main machine but so far it is holding up really well for what I use if for and I'm enjoying using Logic and Sibelius on it. I have the GPO for simple mockups and that seems to work fine, too. All in all this is great little machine and good value. The newer MacBooks can have up to 4gig of ram and now come with the SantaRosa chips found in the Pro version. I thought I'd hate the glossy but I really like it. I've got nothing but good things to say about this machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jera Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I mix with L8 on a 2Ghz MB with 1.25Gb of RAM. No problems, lot's of power to work with.No VI's tho... No VI's would be why. Just because I don't use. I work with audio only 99.5% of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectacle Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I just picked up the newer BlackBook about a week ago. It was time to move up from the old G4 and when I got down to it I couldn't find enough differences with the Pro model to justify the expense. I wanted something small to augment my desktop and allow simple work and sketching while remote. This isn't my main machine but so far it is holding up really well for what I use if for and I'm enjoying using Logic and Sibelius on it. I have the GPO for simple mockups and that seems to work fine, too. All in all this is great little machine and good value. The newer MacBooks can have up to 4gig of ram and now come with the SantaRosa chips found in the Pro version. I thought I'd hate the glossy but I really like it. I've got nothing but good things to say about this machine. Yes, the MacBooks are fast enough and with enough memory expandability now to be excellent machines for audio. But the differences between the MBs and the MBPros are still pretty significant when it comes to what many of us are looking for here. It just depends on whether these particular features matter to what you do with audio. The two most crucial are: 1) ExpressCard slot for eSATA drives (super fast), or high-level Apogee hardware, or both. 2) FW800 port for very fast drives, if you use the ExpressCard slot for something else (interface, whatever). The significantly higher speeds of recording audio to an external with eSATA or FW800 vs. FW400 or USB2.0 will improve Logic performance substantially. Big difference in possible track counts, and in consequent overall power. Also to consider: 1) 13" screen is too small for any kind of involved audio work for most people (not for some, true) -- 15.4" MBPro is just about right for me (I like things absolutely as portable as they can be, and this is the bottom of usability even in my book), and the 17" and 17" high res options are out there for those who really want to go all the way without sacrificing too much portability (in fact, the 15.4" MBPro is only a half pound heavier than the 13" MacBook, and only a slightly bigger footprint -- but the added screen space really feels massive) 2) Dedicated graphics card for the MBPro (yes, I know they've improved this concern with the new MBs, but not nearly enough) is crucial for video work, and great for running external displays for Logic when you're in the studio. 3) Backlit keyboard if you use your Mac to perform on stage or in other environments that are at least occasionally dark 4) I prefer the glossy screen, too, but some people hate it and swear by the matte version -- only available as an option with the MBPro If these points aren't of concern to you, a MacBook will be a fantastic choice. If any of them matter, chances are you won't be happy unless you have the MacBookPro. For my needs, it's a no-brainer (MBPro). The price difference isn't THAT great. But everyone has different needs. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jera Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 yes... MBPros worth the price difference for hard work BUT you can get the job done with a MB if money is an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 i can get alot done on my core duo macbook 2.0 ghz. both L8 and reason 4 run smooth as silk when doing basic stuff. usually if i need more hardcore processing i can go to school they have dual cores over there but for most of my needs right now my setup is pretty good. you can always buy a macmini and node it if you need more processing in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapeworm Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I use my macbook (C2D, 2ghz, 2G ram) pretty much for my own music, so I'm at home and I just plug in a 19" lcd monitor. Not sure about this graphics sluggishness...I haven't experienced it yet. Just for the hell of it, I've loaded those demo songs and ran the accompanied videos full screen on the 19" with no problems but I have no idea if this even means anything.... Basically what I'm saying is that if your just doing your own stuff, or your bands, or your friends bands or even the odd small pro/semi pro job, the macbook should be more than fine for anything you might throw at it. OTOH, if ypu're gonna record a symphony orchestra, then get a macbook/mac pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jera Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I use my macbook (C2D, 2ghz, 2G ram) pretty much for my own music, so I'm at home and I just plug in a 19" lcd monitor. Not sure about this graphics sluggishness...I haven't experienced it yet. Just for the hell of it, I've loaded those demo songs and ran the accompanied videos full screen on the 19" with no problems but I have no idea if this even means anything.... Basically what I'm saying is that if your just doing your own stuff, or your bands, or your friends bands or even the odd small pro/semi pro job, the macbook should be more than fine for anything you might throw at it. OTOH, if ypu're gonna record a symphony orchestra, then get a macbook/mac pro. I´ve done mix sessions with 40+ tracks, 2 to 3 reverbs, lot´s of Sonalksis compressors and EQs, Logic compressor, delays, chorus, etc with no problems at all at 44.1/24. Once I loaded 3 SpaceDesigners and things started to get sluggish. But with 2 CSR and a PSP EasyVerb I cover all my needs and there´s a lot of power to mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xusr Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks for the replies; I'm looking to do a lot of VI work, so 2GB will be an order for sure. If I am working on an external drive, will the rest of my machine be able to hold up, though? Thoughts? (1.83 original MacBook) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweed Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'm on the point to buy the last Santa Rosa Blackbook but i'm afraid to not be able to reopen last Logic 7/8 made on a Macmini/1,83Gh intel with third party plugs.. I read that it will not possible to install Tiger on this machine. Is it possible to list the third Party plugs which are qualified on this machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieo Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I use my macbook 1.83 with 2 gb of ram. Lots of plugs, as well as all the vocals. Te hook was bused down to a stereo track. Al in all it was about 40 tracks, with 4 classic verbs going on buses. The cpu meter was spiking, but chugging along. Lots of fx going on, seriously, mostly logics compressor and eq's, dessers, gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectacle Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I use my macbook 1.83 with 2 gb of ram. Lots of plugs, as well as all the vocals. Te hook was bused down to a stereo track. Al in all it was about 40 tracks, with 4 classic verbs going on buses. The cpu meter was spiking, but chugging along. Lots of fx going on, seriously, mostly logics compressor and eq's, dessers, gates. I think the point was that the new MacBook Sweed wants to get will have LEOPARD on it. Everything I have read on here and the other forums indicates that you'll want to hold off on Leopard for quite awhile if you use 3rd party plugs with any regularity. The developers didn't really get a chance to begin working on their updates until the public launch of Leopard a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweed Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Thx for ur answer Spectacle;);)I will buy a former BlackBook, actually the 2.16MHz and 3 Go RAM coz i can't wait any more.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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