I have been using an iMac since 2017 (see signature) and I am working on a band project that will push it in DP for the first time (I've worked on smaller projects since 2017). If the iMac starts kacking, I _assume_ that buying V Ens Pro and installing it on a slave would help. I do have have an old MacPro 1,1 with OS 10.6.8 Snow Leopard.
So, here's my question. Is the MacPro 1,1 usable, or should I save much gnashing of teeth and buy something like a Mac Mini?
I apologize if this post should be in a different forum -- I'm not sure where it should go.
Retire MacPro 1,1?
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Retire MacPro 1,1?
iMac 27" Retina 5K (2017)
32 GB RAM
Mac OS X 12.7.1
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mikehalloran
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Re: Retire MacPro 1,1?
If you have a reason to own a Mac that only runs OS 10.4.11–10.7.5, then keep it. If not, what's the point?
A buddy of mine is running DP 5.13 on a G5 1.8 Dual and doesn't have a problem other than the heat (main reason I got rid of my identical rig).
An MP 1.1 would be an upgrade for him... but he is not you and neither are any of us.
A buddy of mine is running DP 5.13 on a G5 1.8 Dual and doesn't have a problem other than the heat (main reason I got rid of my identical rig).
An MP 1.1 would be an upgrade for him... but he is not you and neither are any of us.
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2023 Mac Studio M2 8TB, 192GB RAM, OS Sequoia 15.4, USB4 8TB externals, Neumann MT48, M-Audio AIR 192|14, Mackie ProFxv3, Zoom F3 & UAC 232 32bit float recorder & interface; 2012 MBPs (x2) Catalina, Mojave
IK-NI-Izotope-PSP-Garritan-Antares, LogicPro X, Finale 27.4, Dorico 5, Notion 6, Overture 5, TwistedWave, DSP-Q 5, SmartScore64 NE Pro, Toast 20 Pro
Re: Retire MacPro 1,1?
I'm just wondering if a MacPro 1,1 is of _any_ use as a slave to my iMac. The MacPro would have to hacked to run anything later than 10.7 Lion, I think.
I'm trying to think ahead in case DP can't handle all the VIs in this band piece. The only answer, I guess, would be to run VEP (which I don't currently own) on a slave.
I'm trying to think ahead in case DP can't handle all the VIs in this band piece. The only answer, I guess, would be to run VEP (which I don't currently own) on a slave.
iMac 27" Retina 5K (2017)
32 GB RAM
Mac OS X 12.7.1
DP 11.3
Vienna Instruments, EWQLSO, MachFive3 (all on ext. HD), V Ensemble Pro
32 GB RAM
Mac OS X 12.7.1
DP 11.3
Vienna Instruments, EWQLSO, MachFive3 (all on ext. HD), V Ensemble Pro
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HCMarkus
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Re: Retire MacPro 1,1?
You can always Freeze or Bounce VIs...pwbimm wrote:I'm just wondering if a MacPro 1,1 is of _any_ use as a slave to my iMac. The MacPro would have to hacked to run anything later than 10.7 Lion, I think.
I'm trying to think ahead in case DP can't handle all the VIs in this band piece. The only answer, I guess, would be to run VEP (which I don't currently own) on a slave.