do i get better result to change G4 1.25 to G5 2.5 about

[gt]

I using g4 1.25dual,osX. 3.4 with DP 4.52 and digi192 in motu system ,with some softsynth like ivory , mach 5 , ni , stylus . But i really not satisfy with the latency even i set the buffer size in 128 , and with 2 audio track together . it have clip noise already .Did anyone tell me , if i buy a G5 2.5 Dual , will it solve all te latency problem when i playing the softsynth ? Thanks for help. javascript:void(0)

[PaulyD]

Being that a Dual 2.5 GHz G5 would be an all-around faster system, you would see an improvement (get plenty of RAM!). But no one can guarantee you won't encounter latency. Does DP 4.52 have a buffer setting lower than 128? If so, you may be able to use it with a G5. I sometimes dub with a 32kb buffer in Logic Pro 7 with a Dual 2.5 G5. Works fine if I freeze tracks or at least keep realtime fx to a minimum. What MIDI interface and MIDI controller(s) are you using?

Paul

[sdfalk]

DP can go as low as 64kb with a 2408mk3.
But I use 256 which is fine for me.

[gt]

thanks for the advised , i using HD192 & 828mk 2 as interface , when in 192 only 128 buffer can set ,
in 828 can choose 64 , but alway crash in G4 ,
So i think i will get G5 couple of day . Also , Did someone using softsynth to Play live with powerbook
with program running? Imean using softsynth like
mach5 ,ivory or the stylus , i hear a gear call receptor ,
quite amazing for me .

[gt]

What MIDI interface and MIDI controller(s) are you using?
thanks Paul,
i using motu midiexpress 128 & fantom S88 or Triton pro 76 , but the 128 sometime lose connection via usb .

[gt]

thanks sdfalk ,
it mean the g5 1.8 can set to 256 won't feel the latency
when you play your keyboard?

[PaulyD]

With the MOTU MIDI interface, you should definitely see an improvement. At any rate, I think you'll like the G5. I switched to a dual 2.5 GHz G5 with 2.5 GB RAM from a dual 533 G4 with 1.1 GB RAM. The G5 is so much more powerful there is just no comparison. Funny thing: just last night I was recording with NI Guitar Rig through an Apogee Mini-Me connected to a MOTU 2408 mk II running into Logic Pro 7. When I was finished, I went to set the buffer back to 1024. Except...I never changed it to a lower setting. And I still had a few realtime plug-ins running! My jaw went slack. I was not getting any appreciable latency. That's the G5 for you!

Best,

Paul

<small>[ April 07, 2005, 08:52 PM: Message edited by: PaulyD ]</small>