Help with optimizing mac pro for logic
Jan 1st, 2012, 09:23
Hi all.
So my 2008 MacBook Pro can no longer come anywhere close to being to handle my logic projects. Rather than install a new drive and load it up with RAM, I've decided to use it soley as a performance machine, which it can do just fine.
But as far as a studio machine goes... In the midst of trying to figure out how and what to to buy in 2012, a friend offered to give me his used 2008 Mac Pro 2.8 8-Core in exchange for guitar lessons. Sweet deal, eh?
Anyway, if I take this Mac Pro, I want to be sure it will meet my needs. One of my current goals as a producer is to really expand my sample based instruments. I'd like to incorporate Omnisphere as well as some Strings like Vienna or maybe the EastWest strings.
I know the primary concern here is RAM, and I figure I will need at least 16GB (the machine has 8 now).
But my question is, what other concerns should I have? Is the CPU fast enough? Should I put an SSD in there?
I never want to freeze tracks or see an overload error message again, I'm so sick of it!
Any tips you might have for what to do with this computer to make it fast enough so that I can ensure creativity instead of frustration! Thanks!