BlackTerror Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Hi, I'm new on the forum cause I have a few questions. Last summer I bought a iMac i3 3.06 GHz / 4 GB / 500 GB, the 21.5", cheapest version. I also bought a midi-keyboard (61 key novation MkII) so I could record/write music in Garageband. Now I really think I'm outgrowing garageband a little bit. It has some really irritating bugs, so I thought about getting Logic Pro 9 (the full version). My goal is to write music for films, so I practice a lot with orchestra's etc. I do all the writing with my keyboard using garageband's plug-ins, I also have the jam packs. Now I want my songs to sound better and to write more easily with better software. So I thought of Logic. But before I buy Logic. Is my iMac good enough? Or will it cause lots of trouble while using plugins? Will it help when I upgrade to 8GB of ram? I hope any of you can help me:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Right off the bat, please re-title your thread to something more descriptive. And, one question per post please. And... and... and... Basically, please read our forum guidelines. They're located here: http://www.logicprohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=29410 -=sKi=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTerror Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Sorry I didn't know that. I thought people now have a picture what I want to do so they probably can help me with more than one question. So should I just ask one question, get the answer and then ask the next question? Or open up multiplier topics? Both seem wrong to me? Or maybe am I in the wrong section and should this topic just be in the Logic section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Jackson Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 So should I just ask one question, get the answer and then ask the next question?Or open up multiplier topics? Both seem wrong to me? Or maybe am I in the wrong section and should this topic just be in the Logic section? You can edit this thread by clicking the Edit button on your first post. You will be able to change the name of this thread and make it just one question. Create a new thread for each additional question/subject that you have and give it a subject title that is descriptive and relates to what will be in the body of your post. If the question is a Logic question, post it in the Logic forum, if it's a gear question, post it in the Control Room. And so on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shivermetimbers Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I would say Yes. More powerful computer, memory, software. You may want to get some work, no matter how small (paying/non-paying) and pace yourself. Build up your tools along with your experience. Search all forums regarding these concerns - in fact, quit your day job now! Totally immerse yourself into this. NEVER give up. Most importantly ... read this ... http://www.logicprohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=29410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTerror Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Ok, thanks for the help. Changed the title+question. So, can my iMac handle Logic without problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Jackson Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Ok, thanks for the help. You're welcome! Changed the title+question. Thanks! So, can my iMac handle Logic without problems? You should be just fine. You're machine is more advanced than mine as you can see from my signature. I have no problems with Logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Juda Sleaze Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 So, can my iMac handle Logic without problems? Yes. That is, until you get pro-quality orchestral software, which I thnk your original post mentioned, then it may well prove inadequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splicktik Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I have the same iMac you have. I find it damn good, you should fine and you will love Logic like most of us do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splicktik Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 in fact, quit your day job now! Totally immerse yourself into this. NEVER give up.[/url] I am trying to convince myself to quit my day job and jump into music Production full time, just figuring out how to get enough income. Any advice shivermetimbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTerror Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Wow, thanks for the help, this makes me feel more comfortable Very quick answers! I was thinking about getting East West Symphonic Orchestra ( in the future, maybe the Silver Edition, to start with). That can cause problems with my iMac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Jackson Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I do all the writing with my keyboard using garageband's plug-ins, I also have the jam packs. By the way, when you buy Logic Studio, it comes with all of the Garageband Jam Packs so after you purchase and install Logic, you can sell your other Garageband Jam Packs that you bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnatchLeader Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I work with Logic 9.1.3 on a 1.83GHz/2GB iMac (4,1) and 2.26GHz/2GB MacBook (6,1) ... So your setup won't be a problem at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTerror Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Thanks for all the answers:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnatchLeader Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 in fact, quit your day job now! Totally immerse yourself into this. NEVER give up.[/url] I am trying to convince myself to quit my day job and jump into music Production full time, just figuring out how to get enough income. Any advice shivermetimbers? Income is overrated ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlogic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Income is overrated ... I agree... So is eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTerror Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Is upgrading to 16Gb ram worth it? Or is 8Gb good enough? I thought, IF in the future I want to buy extra plugins (EWQL), maybe 16gb would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnatchLeader Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Why don't you try if 4GB works? In the case of 'very very big' plug-ins you could always freeze some tracks ... I'd even recommend not upgrading ... That way, you get to learn how to get the max. performance out of your Mac & Logic. But then again, why wouldn't you upgrade if you have the money? Don't take this personally, but why ask if you should upgrade? You're a big boy, you own your own money ... Just try and if your current setup won't be good enough, you can always upgrade later. It might even be cheaper by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTerror Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 I think 4gb extra would be enough. Don't want to spend on something I don't need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Jackson Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I think 4gb extra would be enough. Don't want to spend on something I don't need. You don't need more than 4 Gb total RAM if you're not running Logic in 64 Bit mode. If you are going to run Logic in 64 Bit mode then you'll be able to take advantage of the extra RAM. If you upgrade to 8 Gb RAM you will have spent money wisely. And NO, you don't want to spend hard earned money on something you don't need. That would be foolish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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