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Denim n Leather

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New DAW rig
« on: January 31, 2009, 01:30:55 PM »
After 5 years, I'm retiring my old stand-alone hard disk recorder (Yamaha AW16G, which will see duty as a rehearsal/demo recorder in all likelihood) and have begun assembling a DAW-based rig. There are still a couple of key bits I need to get (iso cab is a must; PCi DSP card for mixing), but I have the major pieces I need to begin tracking:

PC. Nothing too fancy; Dell dual core Pentium 4 machine, Vista, 2GB processor, 2GB RAM

Interface. Once again, nothing too fancy; Tascam US-1641. I just want something that is clean-sounding and will handle interfacing with the PC.

Channel strip. SSL XLogic Alpha Channel; this will handle single-track mic'ing, track-sweetening, and a-to-d conversion.

Software is Cubase 4.5.

I'm looking forward to tracking in 24 bit! Test recordings coming soon.
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2009, 01:52:33 PM »
Interesting Ben. I am still suing my AW16g though to be frank I have not used it to it's full potential.I get fed up with the on- board facilities and can understand your shift.
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2009, 02:03:48 PM »
Cool. I really need an Isolation cab too.

If possible, I'd ghet at least another couple gig RAM in there. I wouldn't be comfortable doing any kind of rcording or editing with just 2g on Vista.
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2009, 02:10:34 PM »
I used 2GB in vista for recording for ages but upgraded to 4GB just because I could really. tbh I didnt notice any difference at all when recording.
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2009, 03:34:17 PM »
Mmm, Xlogic :) When you next upgrade a bit, get another, so then if you're recording acoustic guitars (or drum overheads!), then you can use them for that :)
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2009, 08:33:33 PM »
Quote from: Oli on January 31, 2009, 03:34:17 PM
Mmm, Xlogic :) When you next upgrade a bit, get another, so then if you're recording acoustic guitars (or drum overheads!), then you can use them for that :)
I'm definitely planning on adding a second SSL strip for stereo recording!!
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2009, 07:14:41 AM »
I'm currently speccing up something similar which I should be getting later this month - depending on my delayed Christmas bonus coming through. Main difference is I'll be using a Fostex 250 (circa 1984) as a preamp.

I'd be interested to know what plugins you're planning to use with Cubase. I'm considering saving up and splashing out on Waves SSL chanel strips as a kind of 'all in one' solution to add to some of the very good ones that come with Reaper.
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2009, 08:48:38 AM »
Quote from: nfe on January 31, 2009, 02:03:48 PM
Cool. I really need an Isolation cab too.

If possible, I'd ghet at least another couple gig RAM in there. I wouldn't be comfortable doing any kind of rcording or editing with just 2g on Vista.

I used to do 24 tracks recording with a powermac, where the HARDDRIVE was 1 GB. RAM was 64 or 128meg, not really sure anymore. I just remember I was busy burning CDs A LOT.

:O)
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2009, 09:16:58 AM »
I've got to say, 2GB RAM seems a little on the low side...

What Iso Cab are you going for?
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2009, 12:45:08 PM »
Quote from: hunter on February 01, 2009, 08:48:38 AM
Quote from: nfe on January 31, 2009, 02:03:48 PM
Cool. I really need an Isolation cab too.

If possible, I'd ghet at least another couple gig RAM in there. I wouldn't be comfortable doing any kind of rcording or editing with just 2g on Vista.

I used to do 24 tracks recording with a powermac, where the HARDDRIVE was 1 GB. RAM was 64 or 128meg, not really sure anymore. I just remember I was busy burning CDs A LOT.

:O)

Yeah, but you weren't using Vista, which will go in the huff if you try to get it out it's bed with less than a gig RAM.  :lol:
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2009, 12:53:27 PM »
Quote from: MrBump on February 01, 2009, 09:16:58 AM
I've got to say, 2GB RAM seems a little on the low side...
It's sufficient for now, and is dirt cheap to upgrade. I plan on increasing to 4GB sooner or later.

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What Iso Cab are you going for?
Either the Randall or the Grendel; both are great, and I'll be popping a Scumback M75 in it.
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Re: New DAW rig
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2009, 12:56:18 PM »
Quote from: Gary on February 01, 2009, 07:14:41 AM
I'd be interested to know what plugins you're planning to use with Cubase. I'm considering saving up and splashing out on Waves SSL chanel strips as a kind of 'all in one' solution to add to some of the very good ones that come with Reaper.
I'm on the fence as to what PCi card I will be getting; it's a tossup between a UA Solo-1/2 (If I had a few hundred extra lying around, I would've grabbed a UA-Solo 1 card I saw at Guitar Center for $340!!!) or the SSL DSP cards.

As for plug-ins, I will be using outboard gear as much as possible.
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