I don't have any idea of what to look for. I don't want to record, just trigger ezdrummer in toontrack solo from my td10 with the lowest latency possible. I'm kinda a dummy when it comes to PC's, so I'm leaning on y'all for input/advice. I'm looking to keep as cheap as possible. TIA
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Any laptop that meets the minimum spec for the software you want should be fine. According to the Toontrack website, you need a 1.8ghz processor, 512 of RAM and 1.5gb of hard drive. However, I'd advise you make sure you have a few hundred mhz over the top in the cpu and at least 2gb ram. Just make sure it has a large hard drive and you should be fairly set. Saying that, my 1.5ghz laptop copes perfectly well.
Other than that. you'll need a good low latency audio interface, either USB, Firewire or PCMCIA/Expresscard. Of that list, the best to use is the PCMCIA/Expresscard option as that'll give you the best bus transfer speeds. Not a clue about prices in your neck of the woods, but in the UK, a laptop more than capable can be had for £400-500 pounds. Obviously, the audio interface will cost extra. You can also look used, or buy one under-spec and upgrade.
Oh, and a way to get the midi in to the laptop. Usually a cheap-ish (£10) USB-midi cable, unless your audio interface includes midi in itself.
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You don't actually need that much RAM to have it work. EZDrummer takes roughly 300MB RAM, depending on the kit. So if you are running XP 1GB RAM should be fine, though it never hurts to have more.
JEdrums- KD-120, PD-125 (3), PD-105 (3), Yamaha PCY155, PCY-135 (4)
Module - Roland TD20X
Software - Pro Tools and Toontrack Superior
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You are a patient drummer
If you wanna run EZDrummer with a 1GB of Memory try to load EZDrummer with an expansion pack. Believe me i tried...bring a sandwich.Last edited by Fig Newton; 05-02-08, 01:41 PM.
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Originally posted by Fig Newton View PostIf you wanna run EZDrummer with a 1GB of Memory try to load EZDrummer with an expansion pack. Believe me i tried...bring a sandwich.
What will really slow down the loading of the samples is if you use EZdrummer (which is 16 bit 44.1 kHz) in your host running a 24 bit session with say a 48 kHz or higher sample rate.Edrums- KD-120, PD-125 (3), PD-105 (3), Yamaha PCY155, PCY-135 (4)
Module - Roland TD20X
Software - Pro Tools and Toontrack Superior
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Originally posted by ige87 View PostYeah, XP all the way as it currently stands. You can always dual-boot and see shich works best for you though....
If your laptop comes with Vista, it doesn't necessarily mean that you can install XP on it. Sometimes drivers are not available for certain operating systems.
If going the laptop route, you might consider purchasing from a company that allows returns if it doesn't work out for you...
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I'm also open to a new macbook. 2.1 gig core 2 duo w/4gig ram. It only has firewire 400 though. Paired with a m-audio FW 410, it should rock right? With this setup I may just delve into PC recording, but triggering EZD is still priority....whatdaya think fellers? *scratches chin while sipping a whiskey and water*
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Originally posted by SPISHAK View PostI'm also open to a new macbook. 2.1 gig core 2 duo w/4gig ram. It only has firewire 400 though. Paired with a m-audio FW 410, it should rock right? With this setup I may just delve into PC recording, but triggering EZD is still priority....whatdaya think fellers? *scratches chin while sipping a whiskey and water*
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JEdrums- KD-120, PD-125 (3), PD-105 (3), Yamaha PCY155, PCY-135 (4)
Module - Roland TD20X
Software - Pro Tools and Toontrack Superior
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Originally posted by SPISHAK View PostLatency???? remember my goal is for live gigs
nice lookin' setup, bro
And thanks on the setupLots of fun
JEdrums- KD-120, PD-125 (3), PD-105 (3), Yamaha PCY155, PCY-135 (4)
Module - Roland TD20X
Software - Pro Tools and Toontrack Superior
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