DP 9 or 10 with the NEW MBP!!

[bayswater]

The i5 does not have an FPU. With DP, it does make a difference as I discovered.

Yes, it does make a difference, at least with DP. Doesn't seem that different with Logic.

But, are you sure the i5 does not have a FPU? I've been told by a few people who should know, that it does, and if I look it up, I see the i5 is listed as having an "integrated FPU (which I assume means you get the FPU in the chip, rather than having to install a separate "87" chip like the old PCs). When looking up the differences between i5 and i7 that are related to performance I see several mentions of a larger cache, and hyperthreading given as a reason for better FP performance with repetitive tasks. Also some mentions of better "burst" speeds, but nothing on the FPU itself.

[mikehalloran]

The scuttlebutt used to be that the i7 contained an FPU and that the i5 didn't. A number of generations of Intel processors later, I am not so certain that's still true.

Trying to figure out the differences now? I defy anyone to do so in any of the recent articles except that the i7s support hyperthreading and the i5s do not.

I have had many chances to A/B DP on machines where the big difference is that one is an i5 and the other is an i7. On certain DP tasks, the difference is much greater than the 30% overall figure always quoted. Some tasks show very little difference. I was able to verify this here.

[waxman]

I was considering an RME Baby Face for portability and that it was buss powered. Then I found out buss power raises the noise floor and introduces other issues including hum. So I got the UAD Apollo Twin Quad for remote recording... I would avoid buss powered interface if tracking. Fine for monitoring remotely...

[monkey man]

Hang on... so I scooted all over the place sourcing the MOTU AVB spec's for you all for nought, Greg?

Hopefully the info will prove to be handy at any rate; it's not like that thing's the last interface you'll ever buy, surely?

[waxman]

Thanks M.M... I am so invested in UAD it made sense to continue with the platform for tracking and the final mix day. In between is Slate and a few other Native plugs. But I have a hard time beating Slate E. Bundle. Especially with the verbs and delays along with the VMS. Looking forward to the Distressor being released into the bundle. I only use the Abby Road vocal doubler and the C6 from Waves. Then some Sound Toys and Altiverb. So 95% of my plugs for mixing are Slate.

[waxman]

i've settled in with the MBP and the Apollo Twin. It's working nicely. I was pleasantly surprised. The student discount reduced the price by $249 and they threw in a $299.98 pair of Beats HPs. I got those in Rose Gold and gave them to my daughter. She was so stoked to be a fashionista.