Best Platform for LIVE--MAC or Windows

Quixotic · Post by **Quixotic** » Wed May 10, 2006 5:10 pm

id like to get your opinions. i am currently debating to run my LIVE program which will be used for performing under either my MAC or a Windows based laptop...opinions?

ive heard it runs much better on Windows

Michael-SW · Post by **Michael-SW** » Wed May 10, 2006 5:17 pm

Nah, the new Macbooks are basically PCs with another operating system. Performance should be about equal.

It depends on how much you want to pay, if you hate Windows or not and if you want to have a glowing Apple logo on your lappy when you are on stage.

Quixotic · Post by **Quixotic** » Wed May 10, 2006 6:05 pm

i use both operating systems...i run serato on my powerbook, but based on info and research and testimonials from my crew members using it...ableton runs better on windows...also a pc would be much cheaper...

Kodama · Post by **Kodama** » Wed May 10, 2006 8:54 pm

Ummm, PC for studio (compsing with more tools), Mac for Stage and recording (more solid OS Audio components) would be the conclusion I'm coming to...

Fledz · Post by **Fledz** » Wed May 10, 2006 11:47 pm

I'm guessing Live 6 will be even faster due to the new duel core PCs as well once it's released? I've forgotten now, but will macs have dual core? If not, then Live 6 will be quicker on PC. As for Live 5, from what I've heard PC is faster but it's negligable unless you're maxing the system resources

shaneblyth · Post by **shaneblyth** » Thu May 11, 2006 3:11 am

Quixotic wrote:i use both operating systems...i run serato on my powerbook, but based on info and research and testimonials from my crew members using it...ableton runs better on windows...also a pc would be much cheaper...

This is a difficult statement to make if you refer to cpu power on a PPC chipped Mac then yes.. if u refer to a PPC Quad core Mac then I dont think so ..
If you run it on a ne Intel mac such as the imac core duo and 5.2 it runs fantastic cpu wise.. you can boot it inot windows if you prefer of course on an Intel Based mac as it runs both OS's

So why do alot of live top level pros run it on a PPC Mac laptop rather than a more powerful Windows system ? especially in a live situation.. you'll have to ask them wont you ?

Frankly either system will work.. how reliably and easy that is very debatable.. I run a PPC powerbook Mac and a Dell desktop.. THe Desktop windows system has more power than my old laptop but I personally have less headaches on the Mac than the XP system for what I am doing.. I prefer to spend more time creating than other tings so I choose the mac and find it more reliable as far as crashes go.. it is incredibly stable and hassle free.. My XP box is ok and does the job but to me lacks a bit of finesse for want of a better word.. On occasions It frustrates me as it tends ot have a mind of it's own on occasions the mac as alsways just works. Use whatever you prefer.. If it was me and I was buying a new system then I would grab an Intel mac and dual boot into windows if I wanted or needed to..
This way the choise is always yours on a moment by moment basis.. you can have your cake and eat it to!

shaneblyth · Post by **shaneblyth** » Thu May 11, 2006 3:16 am

Fledz wrote:I'm guessing Live 6 will be even faster due to the new duel core PCs as well once it's released? I've forgotten now, but will macs have dual core? If not, then Live 6 will be quicker on PC. As for Live 5, from what I've heard PC is faster but it's negligable unless you're maxing the system resources

umm hello the mac had the first dual core intel chips in so yeah .. what about the dual core and quad core PPC Macs out now.. You really dont know whats in those mac boxes .. but you do now..

Fledz · Post by **Fledz** » Thu May 11, 2006 3:51 am

shaneblyth wrote:
Fledz wrote:I'm guessing Live 6 will be even faster due to the new duel core PCs as well once it's released? I've forgotten now, but will macs have dual core? If not, then Live 6 will be quicker on PC. As for Live 5, from what I've heard PC is faster but it's negligable unless you're maxing the system resources
umm hello the mac had the first dual core intel chips in so yeah .. what about the dual core and quad core PPC Macs out now.. You really dont know whats in those mac boxes .. but you do now..

Wasn't really paying much attention to be honest. Macs never really interested me

Machinesworking · Post by **Machinesworking** » Thu May 11, 2006 3:59 am

Fledz wrote:Wasn't really paying much attention to be honest. Macs never really interested me

Kind of like saying, "I'm just here to troll bait! happy to be of service!

"

Fledz · Post by **Fledz** » Thu May 11, 2006 4:38 am

Machinesworking wrote:
Fledz wrote:Wasn't really paying much attention to be honest. Macs never really interested me
Kind of like saying, "I'm just here to troll bait! happy to be of service! "

Oh no, my hate for macs has been discovered

*runs*

Na, I've built up alot of respect for macs over the years and if I liked their OS, I might use one due to the lower amount of bugs and better stability. But my liking of Windows and the ability to change parts as I please in a PC really attract me.
I apologise if it seems like I was "troll baiting" but I can assure you I wasn't. It was more of a joke

I guess someone will just need to run some tests when Live 6 comes out so we can get some real values

If mac wins, well then I'll just go hide in my cave and play Oblivion while attempting to make a decent track on Live

Machinesworking · Post by **Machinesworking** » Thu May 11, 2006 4:47 am

It will probably be a negligible difference, though it's quite possible windows XP is a little faster due to it's less extensive multi tasking, simple GUI, and less protected folder system.
It's possible that Intel and Apple do some tricks together that come to XP/Longhorn/Vista later though..

Quixotic · Post by **Quixotic** » Thu May 11, 2006 7:15 pm

Thanx guys for all the info...as for the quad processors...from what i understand quad processors are only on tower based mac G5's...remember ill be using Live for Live stage performance meaning im limited to a laptop...quad processors arent available yet for laptops...

shaneblyth · Post by **shaneblyth** » Fri May 12, 2006 1:07 am

Quixotic wrote:Thanx guys for all the info...as for the quad processors...from what i understand quad processors are only on tower based mac G5's...remember ill be using Live for Live stage performance meaning im limited to a laptop...quad processors arent available yet for laptops...

hehe i am sure they will be though ! Imagine being able to use your laptop as a portable grill !

longjohns · Post by **longjohns** » Fri May 12, 2006 2:45 am

haha people have carted much heavier gear to a gig than a desktop-style computer

Quixotic · Post by **Quixotic** » Fri May 12, 2006 5:10 am

as much as i love my tower computer i also love a streamlined set up onstage...so no thanx...i would never ever bring my tower to a gig...