is MAC better than PC for music?seriously

djadonis206 · Post by **djadonis206** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:40 pm

Gangsta rap has more of an edge on a MAC, much more gangsta on a MAC

while drum and bass sounds much more "rude boy" on a PC

for real

JamieG · Post by **JamieG** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:18 pm

simpleton wrote:I've noticed that the two most exciting advancements in the MacKingdom were that:
1) they now have an Intel processor that's been driving Windows since it's inception (and devotees grudgingly admitting that they at long last have real power at their disposal) -and-
2)that they can finally run Windows so that they can finally join the freeware revolution that PC users have enjoyed for years.

I have a few problems digesting this....

1, If you actualy do some research into Microprocessor architectures, you will find that PowerPC architecture is superior to X86 architecture. Apple dropped the PowerPC architecture because IBM just were not making huge advancements in terms of speed. X86 is where the big bucks are and there is also alot more competition. What can Apple do except move over to X86, its no admition of inferior technology, its a move to a technology which advances very quickly!

2, I have a PowerPC Mac and I have some truely brilliant peices of FreeWare. I can always find a great altenatives to Windows only software. Everytime I have to find FreeWare for my PC, I end up downloading something that says its completly free but its actualy a demo or end up downloading some spyware/virus.

IMO Its very very difficult to find good PC freeware, hardly something to 'enjoy'!!

Back to the topic.....The multi-tasking abilities of Mac OS X makes it ideal for audio. I run normally Live, Reason, Pro Tools, iTunes at the same time with NO issues. My mates PC laptop (which is over 2 years younger than my PowerBook and cost alot more) stuggles if you have Live and iTunes running at the same time.....and he spends alot of time optimizing settings, etc!!

Having used Macs and PC's for music for many years, I would say that Macs are much more reliable, stable and user friendly. You can take a Mac straight out of the box and run great software and hardware with the minimum of fuss or worry. I just could not trust a PC for a live performance, so for me there is no contest!!!

Jamie

P.S. I love how offended people get when the Mac/PC fights break out....People can use whatever they want....if it gets the job done, then whats the problem. I don't need narrow minded idiots telling me whats right and wrong. I'll make up my own mind from my own knowledge and experience! If somebody is looking for opinion, then give it and shut up!

SubFunk · Post by **SubFunk** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:22 pm

the main reasons for me are: OSX and Logic.

DJ VAKIS · Post by **DJ VAKIS** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:27 pm

I started with an Atari 1024FM and then started using a pc,sinc 4 years now i only use mac and i will never use pc for any reason,i just hate windows and ............
mac computers have beter quality.If one day i have to change,i will go back to Atari and buy a hard disc recorder and finish the story,plus some synths or samplers.

LJN · Post by **LJN** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:57 pm

Wusikstation is PC only. Need I say more?

Rayne · Post by **Rayne** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:18 pm

I myself don't actually own a mac but i use one at school. The one reason that people see macs as 'SuperComputer' is the fact that a high percentage of all music production tools, apps and utillities are going to be designed for mac and pc if not mac alone. If you want to better yourself you'd go out and buy a mac and have a plethora of production software or you could just stick with pcs (hope, pray, email) and wait for them to release it on pc.

glu · Post by **glu** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:22 pm

JamieG wrote:

2, I have a PowerPC Mac and I have some truely brilliant peices of FreeWare. I can always find a great altenatives to Windows only software. Everytime I have to find FreeWare for my PC, I end up downloading something that says its completly free but its actualy a demo or end up downloading some spyware/virus. IMO Its very very difficult to find good PC freeware, hardly something to 'enjoy'!!

I have had very little problems downloading and using dozens and dozens of freeware synths, FX etc on my PC.

Check the Tips/Tricks thread for a few lists.
Abletonians can confirm which ones work and sound great... threads on that too. Definately worth checking out if you haven't had much success finding good freeware. It's in abundance

Tone Deft · Post by **Tone Deft** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:29 pm

Rayne wrote:I myself don't actually own a mac but i use one at school. The one reason that people see macs as 'SuperComputer' is the fact that a high percentage of all music production tools, apps and utillities are going to be designed for mac and pc if not mac alone. If you want to better yourself you'd go out and buy a mac and have a plethora of production software or you could just stick with pcs (hope, pray, email) and wait for them to release it on pc.

I could not disagree more.

There are fewer plug-ins for mac, when I search for plug ins I don't even consider the platform, when I've looked for people on Mac you have to search out mac plug ins.

Also people are constantly complaining about the availability of UB versions.

glu · Post by **glu** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:38 pm

Rayne wrote:If you want to better yourself you'd go out and buy a mac and have a plethora of production software or you could just stick with pcs (hope, pray, email) and wait for them to release it on pc.

In no way meaning to offend you, this view seems a bit dated, there's an abundance of software that is cross platform.

meatfestival · Post by **meatfestival** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:44 pm

JamieG wrote: If you actualy do some research into Microprocessor architectures, you will find that PowerPC architecture is superior to X86 architecture.

Yeah, that must be why a Core 2 Duo destroys a dual G5 clock for clock. Maybe it was different 10 years ago, but...

wilxon · Post by **wilxon** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:15 pm

subterFUSE wrote:

The MacBook Pro is the best built laptop on the market, sreves as a PC as well as a MAC so that argument is void,

If you drop it, you won't think so anymore. I've seen it a thousand times. The metal cases split open and bend, and you can't fix them or bend them back.

I've seen plastic laptops get dropped pretty bad, but never split open like some of the Macs I've seen.

I will admit, the macbook pro certainly is a good-looking computer. Every time I see one, they really look nice. But I'll always remember another Mac owning friend who bought one, and dropped it in the first month. The case split open and the front left corner got bent. She couldn't close the case completely after that, and contacted Apple about fixing it. The amount they wanted to charge to get a new case was unbelievable. So she just had to live with it like that, where it wouldn't close. Pretty annoying.

When I got my last Dell laptop a few years ago, I stepped on it the first day I had it. Broke the screen. (I was at college, inthe dorm... I had the top bunk-bed, and I climbed onto my desk to get into the bed. ) I called Dell, and told them I stepped on it and needed to get it fixed. I told them I expected to pay for it. They sent FedEx to my place, picked up the laptop. Less than 24 hours later, FedEx was at the door.... with my computer. Fixed. New screen. No charge. I couldn't believe it.

I think this is one area where apple could give better customer support. Their warranties are shit.

wilxon · Post by **wilxon** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:19 pm

forge wrote:
wilxon wrote:
forge wrote: ok boyo!
Bunoun Da, Those nice boots those shoes your wearin.

Nos da

I'm shatterd

Are you originally from wales then??

How do you know so much from the land of Oz??

Nos Da, mate, Sleep well.

wilxon · Post by **wilxon** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:22 pm

simpleton wrote:I've noticed that the two most exciting advancements in the MacKingdom were that:
1) they now have an Intel processor that's been driving Windows since it's inception (and devotees grudgingly admitting that they at long last have real power at their disposal) -and-
2)that they can finally run Windows so that they can finally join the freeware revolution that PC users have enjoyed for years.

I had a PC all those years and moved to Mac because of the intel in mac.

I run both OS's.

at the same time.

I have never had a better computer.

wilxon · Post by **wilxon** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:27 pm

meatfestival wrote:
JamieG wrote: If you actualy do some research into Microprocessor architectures, you will find that PowerPC architecture is superior to X86 architecture.
Yeah, that must be why a Core 2 Duo destroys a dual G5 clock for clock. Maybe it was different 10 years ago, but...

Absolutley.

IBM - what once was ...... ...... ...... IS DEAD

INTEL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Its The FUTURE

wilxon · Post by **wilxon** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:29 pm

wilxon wrote:
forge wrote:
wilxon wrote: Bunoun Da, Those nice boots those shoes your wearin.

Nos da

I'm shatterd
Are you originally from wales then??

How do you know so much from the land of Oz??

Nos Da, mate, Sleep well.

FAO Forge:::

Borra Da.