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| Re: Windows XP on the new Macs [message #75216 is a reply to message #75180] |
Tue, 31 October 2006 08:02   |
TCB
Messages: 1261
Registered: July 2007
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en from scratch in windows..Tey even stated that the Mac version
>was a port-over..Not a fresh re-write..
>
>So, do you think Sound on sound used a PC to review Cubase SX?? No, they
>used a Mac!!
>Which yields a totally different performance, stability factor.
>That was my point..
>
>
>"Tony Benson" <tony@standinghampton.com> wrote:
>>One more thing. Why is it whenever anyone posts anything Mac related, at
>
>>least two or three here have to go off on a tangent and start the bashing.
>I
>>don't see any Mac users here bashing PC's every other thread. This post
>was
>>even PC related and the bashing had to start. That's what pisses me off
>big
>>time. But what do I know. I guess I'm just "asking for it" by preferring
>to
>>use a Mac. What a crock of shit!
>>
>>Tony
>>
>>
>>"Tony Benson" <tony@standinghampton.com> wrote in message
>>news:45648876@linux...
>>> No need to feel sorry for me LaMont. My Macs do everything I ask of them
>
>>> with about one percent of the "geek tweaking" my PC's require just to
>stay
>>> running. Granted, my needs aren't very taxing, but the difference in
ease
>
>>> of use is well worth the extra money. Quite frankly, when I read your
>
>>> "Mac" tirades, I usually just shake my head in disbelief at the incoherent
>
>>> rambling. The general "anti-Mac" sentiment is actually one of the reasons
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>>> I spend less and less time here. I mean now you're saying PC's do better
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>>> with Firewire than Macs? That goes against everything I've read or heard
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>>> anywhere. Bash on LaMont, right or wrong.
>>>
>>> Tony
>>>
>>>
>>> "LaMont" <jjdpro@ameritech.net> wrote in message news:456478c1$1@linux...
>>>>
>>>> I've played around with Liquid mix at my local GC and I was impressed.
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>>>
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| Re: Windows XP on the new Macs [message #75219 is a reply to message #75216] |
Tue, 31 October 2006 08:08 |
Jamie K
Messages: 1115
Registered: July 2006
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> Mark
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>
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> "DJ" <nowayjose@dude.net> wrote:
> >Answers,
> >
> >"Mark McDermott" <mark@stateofwail.com> wrote in message
> >news:456494b8$1@linux...
> >>
> >> Hi Guys,
> >>
> >> I have a couple of question re: UAD-1 and PARIS 3.0.
> >>
> >> 1. The PARIS 3.0 manual states that VST is supported on both Mac and
> >Windows
> >> OS. Why do I need to use a VST-DX wrapper on WinXP?
> >
> >
> >Because with Paris VST you won't be able to see the meters move or access
> >the presets.
> >
> >>If I do, which one should
> >> I use and where is it purchased? Will the meters and presets work only
> >with
> >> the VST-DX wrapped plugs?
> >
> >Use FXPansion v3.3 wrapper. It can no longer be purchased, but I'll try
> to
> >dig it up and post it here again. this will allow the meters to function,
> >etc.
> >>
> >> 2. Is there any way to use the UAD plugs in PARIS while tracking? For
> >instance,
> >> Nigel seems pretty cool but is far less useful if I can only use it on
> an
> >> already recorded track.
> >
> >Nope. It's a VSt plugin and can only be applied to pre-recorded tracks.
> >>
> >> Yes, I have searched the NG for UAD-related posts as well as parisfaqs
> >(thanks
> >> Doug!) but haven't found clear answers to these questions.
> >>
> >> Thanks for your help and happy holidays to all!
> >>
> >> Mark
> >
> >Cheers,
> >
> >DJ
> >
> >
>As far as reviewers go, I've seen it both ways. However, I'm not saying your
wrong. Maybe you should send the magazines your credentials and your resume,
and start freelance writing reviews.
As far as the Liquid Mix, think about it! Your talking about an experience
at GC! They have no idea what they are doing, much less setting up a Mac
with a new piece of equipment. I'm surprised it worked at all. It's a firewire
DSP box like the TC box. They probably corrupted the system or drivers,
I don't think it had anything to do with the Macs G5 horsepower. I believe
there were problems with the initial drivers. The reviewers may have had
bad drivers, I'm not really sure, but to blame it on the Mac is lame. I
think there are other factors at play.
Macs of the past may have been the fastest machines for a moment in time.
Apple never stayed on top for vary long. Usually with in 45 days or so,
the PC world would surpass the Mac in speed. They all leapfrog each other
in speed at times.
If Apple made false claims, wh
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