Originally Posted By: MarioD
I have an Intel i7 on my music computer and it is great. I know that a computer builder musician friend built his own AMD music computer a couple of years ago and didn't like it. He replaced it with an Intel CPU and MB. But I really don't know what that problem was or if any problems still exist with AMDs.

I would get a 64 bit machine. BiaB will run on it but with a 3.5 gig ram limit; note that is the limit of a 32-bit program. A 64-bit machine and program can use a lot more ram. That may not be a problem now but if you want to use the best sounding VSTis you will have to use a 64-bit machine and DAW as they use a lot more ram.

As for a DAW it sounds like you do not have a favorite one. My suggestion is to use RealBand (RB). RB is included with BiaB and is a very capable DAW. It is 32-bit program so you could possibly run into the ram limit at a later date if you use those great sounding VSTi. Many here use RB and many use other DAWs so if you want another DAW and not RB ask for recommendations.

So my suggestions are:
1-get a 64-bit machine that is 8 or 16 gig ram expandable with the fastest CPU and the most ram that you can afford
2- If you are only going to get one HD get a 500 GB or larger HD that runs are 7200 RPM; you said you have budget constraints and this is the least expensive way. If going for two HDs then a SSD is ok for the C:/ drive programs and a 7200 RPM D:/ drive for RTs, VSTis, data etc.
3-learn RB
4-if possible keep you music computer off line. DAWs run the best when nothing else like anti-virus stuff running in the background.

I hope this helps.






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