Hi:
I currently produce electronic music on a Dell PC using ProTools LE 7.0 I am going to purchase a MAC Desktop along with LogicPro and will run Prtools on it as well.
I dont know anything about MAC and have the following questions:
Which MAC is best for this purpose? A G5 Dual core or a IMAC? Based on what ive read it appears IMAC is a basic non-pro CPU. Should I wait based on "hearing rumors" about intel chip MACS coming out?
I use internal synths (ie no hardware) with a USB midi keyboard. Does MAC come outfitted with a low latency soundcard (I just need to be able to hear the output in time) or is it necessary to add a audio/midi interface? Any suggestions (I dont need Midi just simply low latency audio). Will LogicPro recognize my Protools MBox as an audio interface?
Lastly, and to complicate things even more , I would like to be able to use my current dual monitors for the MAC and still with the PC (keep for general internet use). Im thinking someone must make a switchbox so u can toggle the monitors between the CPU's. Does MAC allow for use of PC monitors? I have two Dell flat screens.
Thankyou so much,
David
I currently produce electronic music on a Dell PC using ProTools LE 7.0 I am going to purchase a MAC Desktop along with LogicPro and will run Prtools on it as well.
I dont know anything about MAC and have the following questions:
Which MAC is best for this purpose? A G5 Dual core or a IMAC? Based on what ive read it appears IMAC is a basic non-pro CPU. Should I wait based on "hearing rumors" about intel chip MACS coming out?
I use internal synths (ie no hardware) with a USB midi keyboard. Does MAC come outfitted with a low latency soundcard (I just need to be able to hear the output in time) or is it necessary to add a audio/midi interface? Any suggestions (I dont need Midi just simply low latency audio). Will LogicPro recognize my Protools MBox as an audio interface?
Lastly, and to complicate things even more , I would like to be able to use my current dual monitors for the MAC and still with the PC (keep for general internet use). Im thinking someone must make a switchbox so u can toggle the monitors between the CPU's. Does MAC allow for use of PC monitors? I have two Dell flat screens.
Thankyou so much,
David