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APC40 HELP .. !!!
I want to start using the AKAI PRO APC40 for Live performces along with Ableton Live and want to keep an option open for adding maybe another bit of hardware to the setup sometime in future .. I am Looking for a Laptop in Budget that will support this without hassles in a live situation .. The 13'' 2.2 Ghz Macbook fits in it .. Is that the best option for me or should i spring in a lil more for the 2.7 Ghz model or can i be looking at other options in Pc's .. Any Suggestion would be greatly appreciated ..Will be using it with an external Mixer like the Djm-800 .. !!
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1Hi there,
both Pcs and Macs can run ableton, but I personally recommend going with the Macbook. Avoiding going into complex, deep level processing differences between the two, Macs do a better job maintaining a consistent processing level, something badly needed for any audio task.
I know someone with that exact model you are talking about (I personally have the 2007 Macbook Pro 17 inch) and Live works great on it. If you are planning on running multiple reverb VSTs, you might want to consider getting one of the newer multi-core macbook pros, but those come with a significant price increase. Either way, you should be able to run Ableton in a live situation like a dream, just don't get too VST happy.
Hope this helps,
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Eric Wycoff March 17, 2012 18:02you do not need a mac computer for audio... instead of spending $1300+ on a new mac you could get a laptop pc for that price with a quadcore i7 processor with 16gigs of ram. screw macEditDeleteRemove
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1Hello,
It largely depends on how many effects and other plugins you plan to run.
The more plugins you need the more power you will need. I would recommend including in your budget a ram upgrade to bring your laptop up to the maximum it can take. [At least 4GB]
Ram is used by the computer and Ableton to load your samples and FX.
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And what about studio work .. ?? Would i be facing the same difficulties there too .. ?
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Same specification would count for studio work depending on the number of VSTS you may find you need more ram as you go on.
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Yeah, doing studio work might require a more beefy rig, since you will need to put on a lot of production-based Plug-ins. I know I've hit something of a wall in my production because I can't run quite all of the mastering software that I need. I think Simon's comments about the 4 gigs is pretty good advice. You can always get more, but that should let you do most of what you want with a setup like that.
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The model i'm talking about comes pre-built with 4Gb of ram running at 1333MHz .. You think that would be sufficient ..?? I also might consider using Serato with a bridge ..
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Sounds good I think that should be sufficient. Just remember that using Serato will take more ram away so you should bare that in mind when loading multiple audiounits.
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This ones Dual Core Intel btw .. !!
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What about adding an external mixer .. Would that be too much load on the setup .. ??
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So you say maxing out on ram would solve the problems .. ?? What about the processor .. This ones a 2.3 Ghz Dual core intel i5 ..
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I really think that should get some really good results.
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1Cool .. Thanks a lot for the help Danny and Sbangs .. Makes my choice much easier ..Big ups .. !!
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Glad we could help. Let me know if you have anymore questions I can help you with. Would be happy to help.
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Hey David and Sbangs .. Thanks a lot for the suggestions .. Just picked the Macbook Mc700 ... Enjoying it right now ... Another thing i was wondering about .. What soundcard should i go for to hook up the APC40 with the clubs system .. Do i really need a souncard .. I wanna use it with the Pioneer CDM- 800 mixer .. Thanks a lot again in advance ..
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Good question. Oftentimes people get whats called a Digital Audio interface that functions as a soundcard and allows you to plug in instruments for recording and outputs to speakers.
If you are just looking for a method of connecting to a DJ speaker system in a club, then something like the Numark Stereo I/O interface should suffice. If you want to also be able to plug instruments in, then you'll want something more involved and complex.
Granted these things are not absolutely required, but it does greatly improve the quality of sound coming out of the speakers. I would advise getting one if you plan on playing any club venues, as they also help make sure that your audio does not distort at high volumes. Getting a basic one should not be too bad (I think that Numark one runs for about 45, 50 bucks).
Hope this helps, Sorry it took so long to respond, but I've been a bit slammed at work as of late. Best of luck with everything,
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