With VEP finally being MAS native I'm ready to build a portable recording studio around an iMac, and hopefully bridge files back and forth to my 'real' studio using the same template with relative ease. I'm looking at a 27" iMac that can do 32 GB RAM, Akai 61 Key Controller, Apogee Duet and some smaller JBL Monitors.
A few questions...
1) My template in DP is quite large - but am set on using the same layout on my portable rig and just disabling tracks and instances within VEP. Can an i7 iMac handle this? I'm hoping so!
2) Who's streaming samples either off USB3 or Thunderbolt externally? Is it as effective as internal storage? I figure if I can get enough SSD action goin I might get away with loading most of my template without needing the 96 GB I have between my Mac and PC at home.
3) Anybody ever run an iMac off DC power using a sine wave inverter? Looking into doing some off grid stuff, and am intrigue by composing in the backcountry, solar, etc.
4) Designing a custom desk that will fold down and keep everything relatively in place. Ideas for keeping weight down, or any resources appreciated.
I think that's it for now....I'm sure there will be many questions to come!
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cody
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MacPro 2011 *upgraded* 12 Core 3.33. 64 Gigs RAM. 2x PCIe SSDs, 2x SATA SSDS - OS 10.10.5, DP9.02, VEP5 + VEP5 Slave PC (i7)
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Martini Hill
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Re: Portable Studio
I can answer your off grid inquiry. I have been running my home and studio....DP/Macs on a Trace inverter for 16 years. No problems at all. In fact, my power is much cleaner than grid tied.
|l| OS X 10.8.5 ML |l| 2.8 GHz MacBook Pro-8GB RAM |l| DP 9.02 |l| VE Pro 5 |l|Motu MTP AV-#2 MIDI Express USB-#2 2408 Mk II |l| #2 Mackie 400f's |l| Peak Pro 7 |l| Waves 9.x |l| CLA Classic Compressors |l| MPX Master Tape |l| Vocal Rider |l| iZotope Stutter Edit |l| Omnisphere 2 |l| Mach5 2 |l| Sample Tank 2 |l| Sonik Synth 2 |l| Stylus RMX |l| VirHarmonic |l| Albion I |l| VE Pro 5 |l| Superior Drummer 2 |l| EZ Drummer |l| Drumcore 2.5 |l| Garritan Personal Orchestra |l| Many hardware synths.
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Shooshie
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Re: Portable Studio
Don't you have windmills and solar panels? I vaguely remember you talking about that, maybe five years ago.Martini Hill wrote:I can answer your off grid inquiry. I have been running my home and studio....DP/Macs on a Trace inverter for 16 years. No problems at all. In fact, my power is much cleaner than grid tied.
Shooshie
|l| OS X 10.12.6 |l| DP 10.0 |l| 2.4 GHz 12-Core MacPro Mid-2012 |l| 40GB RAM |l| Mach5.3 |l| Waves 9.x |l| Altiverb |l| Ivory 2 New York Steinway |l| Wallander WIVI 2.30 Winds, Brass, Saxes |l| Garritan Aria |l| VSL 5.3.1 and VSL Pro 2.3.1 |l| Yamaha WX-5 MIDI Wind Controller |l| Roland FC-300 |l|
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Martini Hill
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Re: Portable Studio
Ha ha! Nice to hear from you Shoosie!! Long time! Yes it is I. I haven't had time to follow Motunation much until recently. It sure is nice to see/read your posts and input! Such a wealth of information! OK, carry on! Jeff
|l| OS X 10.8.5 ML |l| 2.8 GHz MacBook Pro-8GB RAM |l| DP 9.02 |l| VE Pro 5 |l|Motu MTP AV-#2 MIDI Express USB-#2 2408 Mk II |l| #2 Mackie 400f's |l| Peak Pro 7 |l| Waves 9.x |l| CLA Classic Compressors |l| MPX Master Tape |l| Vocal Rider |l| iZotope Stutter Edit |l| Omnisphere 2 |l| Mach5 2 |l| Sample Tank 2 |l| Sonik Synth 2 |l| Stylus RMX |l| VirHarmonic |l| Albion I |l| VE Pro 5 |l| Superior Drummer 2 |l| EZ Drummer |l| Drumcore 2.5 |l| Garritan Personal Orchestra |l| Many hardware synths.
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Martini Hill
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Re: Portable Studio
Martini Hill wrote:Ha ha! Nice to hear from you Shooshie!! Long time! Yes it is I. I haven't had time to follow Motunation much until recently. It sure is nice to see/read your posts and input! Such a wealth of information! OK, carry on! Jeff
|l| OS X 10.8.5 ML |l| 2.8 GHz MacBook Pro-8GB RAM |l| DP 9.02 |l| VE Pro 5 |l|Motu MTP AV-#2 MIDI Express USB-#2 2408 Mk II |l| #2 Mackie 400f's |l| Peak Pro 7 |l| Waves 9.x |l| CLA Classic Compressors |l| MPX Master Tape |l| Vocal Rider |l| iZotope Stutter Edit |l| Omnisphere 2 |l| Mach5 2 |l| Sample Tank 2 |l| Sonik Synth 2 |l| Stylus RMX |l| VirHarmonic |l| Albion I |l| VE Pro 5 |l| Superior Drummer 2 |l| EZ Drummer |l| Drumcore 2.5 |l| Garritan Personal Orchestra |l| Many hardware synths.
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HCMarkus
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Re: Portable Studio
I'm just putting 6.6 kW of grid-tied solar on my studio roof now, using Enphase micro inverters. The Enphase controller talks to the inverters by modulating the AC line at 144k or so. I am hoping noise issues do not arise, but am prepared to filter my studio AC if necessary.
At current rates, the system (which I am installing myself at great cost savings) will pay for itself in about three years. I like the idea of 20 or so more years of free electricity, not to mention (what I hope are) significant environmental benefits.
At current rates, the system (which I am installing myself at great cost savings) will pay for itself in about three years. I like the idea of 20 or so more years of free electricity, not to mention (what I hope are) significant environmental benefits.