iMac G5 vs iMac intel

Soundmatters · Post by **Soundmatters** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:01 pm

I want to buy a new mac, as just my 700mhz iBook G3 is getting old as you can imagine...
So I work with Live, protools and lots of vst´s and au´s.
My only concern is the time I must wait to all the vst´s I use are Universal for use with the iMac intel.So I think a Imac G5 would get me a far more peacefull transition, and no stoping in music production.
Ok, I´m waiting for your thoughts.

Thank you!

Groovecake · Post by **Groovecake** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:06 pm

I went with the MacBook because I didn't have that many AU's and can wait for Universals. However, it sounds like you have quite a stable of things, so the G5 might be the way to go...especially since there are places trying to unload them. Guitar Center had an open box iMac G5 1.8 for $719 a couple months or so ago.

AdamJay · Post by **AdamJay** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:11 pm

which vst/au's are the most important for you?

many are getting shoveled out this weekend at Messe..
MH ChannelStrip and FabFilter were announced today.
Rob Papen's BLUE FM synth updated yesterday.
AudioDamage is all ready. NI in the next month or two, WaveArts in just a couple more weeks.. etc. etc.

I would get the Intel because:
A) its more power now
B) it will be more power with Live 6, thanks to multi-threading in the audio engine. That 2nd core will get alot more use and revitalize your Mac.

Also, i found it refreshing to have a few less plug-ins for a couple months.
it actually allowed me to concentrate on the material, rather than all the software gadgetry that surrounds it.

Digi V · Post by **Digi V** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:36 pm

i've been waiting for a lot of things for over a month now, i'm getting annoyed but its ok, i love my macbcook.

NI is what i'm REALLY waiting for. please native, hurry !

Soundmatters · Post by **Soundmatters** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:42 pm

I have Legacy collection, Gmedia´s Imposcar and Oddity, Stylus RMX, Linplug´s albino, alpha and cronoX....PSP vintage warmer and nitro, Native´s FM.
I already tested a iMac G5 with protools running 30 audio tracks with 63 plugins rewired to live and it went great.

shaneblyth · Post by **shaneblyth** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:36 am

Soundmatters wrote:I have Legacy collection, Gmedia´s Imposcar and Oddity, Stylus RMX, Linplug´s albino, alpha and cronoX....PSP vintage warmer and nitro, Native´s FM.
I already tested a iMac G5 with protools running 30 audio tracks with 63 plugins rewired to live and it went great.

i only can tell you that there is a public beta of stylus RMX no idea about the others

eyeknow · Post by **eyeknow** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:22 am

It's all about logic pro. If you have that, can afford that, or are using that.....then a macintel is for you.

Now, being this is an ableton forum, and ableton is VERY stable with ub's right now.....and you don't mind the 49 bucks when the release comes out, then here are some of the "hot" plugs that are currently in works, or will be out soon.

reason (read website)
wavearts (all)
fxpansion (check website)
peterson tuner
stylus rmx (one of my next purchases)
and ....and I'm just guessing here.....psp. I just have a feeling that vintage warmer and some others are going to hit sooner than we think.

NI will be a long time. Website says when they "plan" on releasing thingsl......and you know how that goes.

That puts ALLOT of pressure on an imac/m'cbook pro person to wait for many MANY important plugs.

eyeknow · Post by **eyeknow** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:23 am

Not to mention sound card drivers that work....etc etc......

djsynchro · Post by **djsynchro** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:30 am

An INTELligent person would take the BigMacbook.
She's a a fast runner, a stunner, she's a Pro!