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  • Synchron-capable Mac

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    Hi friends,

    is my Mac Pro mid 2010 with 2x3,46 MHz CPU with 96GB Ram and three SSDs (each makling between 250 and 500 MBit) still capable for the Snychron libraries. And if not: would the iMac 2019 or the iMac Pro be sufficient. Or should I better wait for the MacPro?

    Which is the perfect Mac-configuration for Synchron at the moment?

    Best Alfred
  • stephen limbaughS
    stephen limbaughS

    The most cores and the most RAM possible.  Where things get a little hairy is recording with multiple mic positions.  Also, even the Synchronized Dimension Strings can be pretty taxing.

    I know that's sort of a simple answer, but you really need the max machine you can afford.
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    Hi Stephen, so an iMac or iMac Pro with 8 cores does have enough cores and threats? My Mac Pro 2010 has 12 cores and 24 threats but I am afraid the cpu might be too slow for Synchron.
  • stephen limbaughS
    stephen limbaughS
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    See if you can do the iMac Pro with 10 cores. ðŸ˜Ž
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    Good idea. Do you think it will be sufficient for Synchron. The Mac Pro seems to be over 10.000 if fully equipped. How much RAM should the IMac pro have?
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        I'm using 6 instances of Synchron in VEP 7 with my 6-core MacBook Pro with many other things. I finally had to manage the 'template' by disconnecting from my heavy BFD3 instance and starting a separate project.

    I think you have enough machine but If you got 'em, smoke 'em as they say.
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    S

    Hey, that sounds good. 6 instances means 6 Synchron-instruments or more? And wat is BFD3? Sorry i ask that stupid
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    Big F'ing Drums, a software drums platform
    long cymbal tails, it uses CPU like a bear