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by guitarsark
Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: General Recording
Topic: auditioning samples
Replies: 2
Views: 1294

Re: auditioning samples

thank you. very helpful :-)
by guitarsark
Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:06 am
Forum: General Recording
Topic: auditioning samples
Replies: 2
Views: 1294

auditioning samples

I downloaded some .wav drum samples and loops and would like to audition them before using them. When I open them, they are played on iTunes, is there a free plugin that can be used with DP so I can open the samples and use them in a DP session without going thru iTunes ? Also, the loops are each at...
by guitarsark
Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:41 am
Forum: General Macintosh
Topic: Apple Cinema display connector cable
Replies: 0
Views: 607

Apple Cinema display connector cable

A friend is selling a 24" apple cinema display for cheap, but the 3 part cable that is used to connect the monitor to the computer is broken and needs to be replaced. (the power supply is fine). A question for you mac experts: is this an expensive fix ? something I can do myself ? I just want t...
by guitarsark
Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:42 am
Forum: General Macintosh
Topic: new computer
Replies: 14
Views: 1871

Re: new computer

well I got a 2012 mini with 16gb ram. I'd like to upgrade it to a solid state drive. what is recommended ? thanks
by guitarsark
Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:43 am
Forum: General Macintosh
Topic: new computer
Replies: 14
Views: 1871

Re: new computer

thanks Mike. I think I will jump on it. worst case I can resell it for probably more than I pay for it.
by guitarsark
Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: General Macintosh
Topic: new computer
Replies: 14
Views: 1871

Re: new computer

thanks everyone. sounds like maybe that 2012 mini i7 is the way to go. price is decent at $550 ? seller wont budge
by guitarsark
Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:23 am
Forum: General Macintosh
Topic: new computer
Replies: 14
Views: 1871

Re: new computer

I'm still on the fence re the mac mini. what are thoughts on the 2015 imac quad core i5 computers ? any good ? apparently my imac will not work as a monitor for the mini, so by the time I buy a monitor, keyboard and mouse for the mac mini I am looking at close to the same price as a new imac. I will...
by guitarsark
Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: General Macintosh
Topic: new computer
Replies: 14
Views: 1871

Re: new computer

There was a late 2012 Mac Mini with a 2.6 Ghz i7 Quad Core processor. To my knowledge, this is the most powerful Mac Mini ever made and is still upgradeable. I use two of them for our live show. I bought one off of Craigslist and one on Ebay and have been very happy with both of them. Doug Doug, ye...
by guitarsark
Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:41 am
Forum: General Macintosh
Topic: new computer
Replies: 14
Views: 1871

Re: new computer

yes planning to upgrade to dp9. thank you ! sounds like i should hold out for a 2011 or 2012 i7 quad core imac ?
by guitarsark
Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: General Macintosh
Topic: new computer
Replies: 14
Views: 1871

new computer

I'd like to buy a new computer for use with DP. Narrowed it down to three options: used late 2012 quad core mac mini 2.3 i7 used or refurb 2013 i5 quad core imac 21.5 refurb 2015 i5 quad core imac (apple store) the mac mini is on my local CL: for $550. I already have a 2009 imac that i'm pretty sure...
by guitarsark
Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: General Recording
Topic: multiple speaker options
Replies: 3
Views: 1243

Re: multiple speaker options

thanks Mike !
by guitarsark
Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:40 pm
Forum: General Recording
Topic: multiple speaker options
Replies: 3
Views: 1243

multiple speaker options

I am currently running DP7 (about to upgrade to 9 tho as I love the demo) in my small home studio. I use an Apogee Duet Interface and KRK Monitors. I would like to add additional speakers/monitors to my set up. Can I run them from the Duet or do I need to buy a mixer ? additional speakers may or may...
by guitarsark
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: Digital Performer [MacOS]: Usage, Techniques, Tips & Optimization
Topic: DP 7.24 Mac OS question
Replies: 12
Views: 990

Re: DP 7.24 Mac OS question

Thank you. I guess its best to stay up to date. Once you upgrade one thing you need to upgrade everything else. Its a slippery slope :lol:
by guitarsark
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: Digital Performer [MacOS]: Usage, Techniques, Tips & Optimization
Topic: DP 7.24 Mac OS question
Replies: 12
Views: 990

Re: DP 7.24 Mac OS question

once I get a new mac is it possible for me to get DP8 or do I need to get DP9 ?
by guitarsark
Fri Dec 16, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: Digital Performer [MacOS]: Usage, Techniques, Tips & Optimization
Topic: DP 7.24 Mac OS question
Replies: 12
Views: 990

Re: DP 7.24 Mac OS question

thanks for responding. Pretty sure I only had the free kontakt player. either way i cant download the new version due to the os requirement, and i cant upgrade my os to 10.9 because its no longer available. :banghead: