Stevo Da Devo Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 My computer is running too slow and I'm thinking of doing a total system format. On top of this I have all sorts of files in all sorts of places that I don't need; I have plugins installed that Logic isn't recognizing; I have sample banks installed in multiple places etc. etc. I double my studio computer as a personal computer/Laptop and so undoubtedly have stuff otherwise slowing it down as well. I was hoping for advice or suggestions re: tracking down important hidden files, backing up of files, maximizing disk space on the re-install, maximizing system performance for music apps on the re-install, or anything else of importance. I imagine I'd also need to re-update all my plugins and applications as well. Is it even worth doing? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantomimeHorse Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 You have the computer equivalent of old coffee cups under the bed syndrome. A bloody good clear out never does any harm but BACK EVERYTHING UP somewhere. - You may find you need to re-license/reinstall many third party plugins, and this can be a pain with modern challenge and response code systems. - Format your drives correctly: www.kbodance.com/audioDrives.pdf On the G4, I'd advise to stick with Logic 7 running under OS X 10.4.11. Make sure you get a Logic 7.2.3. upgrade from the Apple site. - It may take a deal of planning but it will be worth it in terms of performance. - C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Da Devo Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 Thanks for the feedback! There seems to be some very useful information within the pdf - thanks for sharing the love. As stated in my signature, and on the recommendation of the chap who sold me all my audio gear I have an 800Gb RAID setup, but I find myself a little unsure of how I should best utilize the equipment I have. The RAID is composed of two 400Gb hard drives, and I'm running a Powerbook, so I'm stuck with the 80 Gb internal HD I have. The fellow who suggested the RAID setup convinced me that I would benefit from setting things up as I have, but I'm not so sure that is the case. Is my computer capable of taking advantage of a RAID? Would I be better of with just two external HD's? Would I benefit from setting up volumes on external HD's? Or on a RAID? AArgh! - Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Da Devo Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 You have the computer equivalent of old coffee cupsunder the bed syndrome. A bloody good clear out never does any harm... Unless the cups have grown all moldy... I think I've said too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantomimeHorse Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Would I be better of with just two external HD's? Would I benefit from setting up volumes on external HD's? Or on a RAID? A RAID is not going to be a lot of help and just means you have an overhead of disk management slowing you down, plus keeping a handle on the RAID setup from time to time. - Use an external 400GB on the FW bus of the PowerBook. - Format it for audio properly (as per my article) and use the internal drive as your system drive. - C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Da Devo Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Use an external 400GB on the FW bus of the PowerBook. I have an RME Fireface running of my firewire bus (400). My 800 port is free, but my HD's are USB 2. Would I suffer greatly from using USB 2 instead of Firewire? My understanding is that USB 2 is faster than FW 400. I suppose the other option is to buy a FW 800 case for one of the HD's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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