Tone Disciple
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Sorry to beat a horse that has probably been beat to death here, but I have a serious question and because of the search limitations on word length, I could not find any thread on this easily.
Here is my situation. I have not done any recording ever on the computer. I have the UX2 Line 6 interface and it comes with Ableton that my wife gave me for Christmas, I know I can go out there and get Reaper, so software is not the first issue I have.
So - for the same money - Mac or PC? The basic iMac desktop comes with 2GB of DDR2 memory and a 160GB hard drive for around $1200.
Many PC's for the same money have much more impressive spec's, but all of the reviews mention locking up, slow speeds and high maintenance to prevent virus issues as detractors even though the spec's make them look like they would be faster.
Your opinions? I just want to get something basic at the lowest cost possible that will still work so I can learn! Later I will upgrade once I have discovered the limiting factors for myself.
BTW - I have owned and operated PC's forever, but have never owned and Apple.
Here is my situation. I have not done any recording ever on the computer. I have the UX2 Line 6 interface and it comes with Ableton that my wife gave me for Christmas, I know I can go out there and get Reaper, so software is not the first issue I have.
So - for the same money - Mac or PC? The basic iMac desktop comes with 2GB of DDR2 memory and a 160GB hard drive for around $1200.
Many PC's for the same money have much more impressive spec's, but all of the reviews mention locking up, slow speeds and high maintenance to prevent virus issues as detractors even though the spec's make them look like they would be faster.
Your opinions? I just want to get something basic at the lowest cost possible that will still work so I can learn! Later I will upgrade once I have discovered the limiting factors for myself.
BTW - I have owned and operated PC's forever, but have never owned and Apple.
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