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New MBP for audio aps

  • 09-06-2010 4:01pm
    #1
    deflemonkid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭


    I'm getting a new MBP 15" i7 8gb ram

    Its my first apple computer and i've been reading a lot of conflicting posts on how best to set it up for my primary use which will mainly be for audio aps such as pro-tools and possibly some video aps like Avid, final cut or After Effects.

    I would like to ask for help or advice from anyone who has experience in this area with macs

    Thanks :)


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  • #2
    ApplefyMe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭ApplefyMe


    deflemonkid wrote: »
    I'm getting a new MBP 15" i7 8gb ram

    Its my first apple computer and i've been reading a lot of conflicting posts on how best to set it up for my primary use which will mainly be for audio aps such as pro-tools and possibly some video aps like Avid, final cut or After Effects.

    I would like to ask for help or advice from anyone who has experience in this area with macs

    Thanks :)


    Hi,
    I have experience in the area.Can you give me a more detailed description on what exactly you want to do re audio/visual setup


  • #3
    deflemonkid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭deflemonkid


    Thanks for your help :D

    I'll mainly be using it for video and audio editing projects, but there will also be elements of audio recording of music and VO's.

    What would be the best way to set up the mac and would things like performing a fresh install of the os leaving out un-needed elements of the os and creating an AV partition on my HDD be good/bad ideas??


  • #4
    ApplefyMe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭ApplefyMe


    what size harddrive is on it?
    Generally theres no need to partition the hard drive anymore(maybe two users would suffice if you want to keep everything seperate)

    The os is fine no need for a fresh install 10.6 is a fairly light os compared to its predocessors...generally audio/video projects should be kept on an external harddrvie for protection of the project and to keep the machine running at its optimal level and get the most out of your quadcore processor...are you using any external monitors, audio/video equipment?


  • #5
    deflemonkid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭deflemonkid


    Its a 500Gb HDD (7200rpm). At the moment i've only got a MBox Hooked up nd i sometimes need to capture video via firewire from the camera and i'll be running one external Monitor.


  • #6
    ApplefyMe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭ApplefyMe


    ya @ 7200 rpm, 8gb and i7 youll be fine with just the standard installation of the os...I would just make sure you have sufficient external hard drive storage to keep the performance of your mbp going


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  • #7
    deflemonkid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭deflemonkid


    Ok, cool. Thanks a million for all your help :)
    My mbp should be here tomorrow so i'm very excited. Cant wait to get working on it.


  • #8
    ApplefyMe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭ApplefyMe


    deflemonkid wrote: »
    Ok, cool. Thanks a million for all your help :)
    My mbp should be here tomorrow so i'm very excited. Cant wait to get working on it.

    Ha good for you.Enjoy it they really are wonderful machines


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