Re: [microsound] g3 500 vs g4 500

[CRAY <amnesia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I plan on using Reaktor, VST,Protools etc on maybe the new mercury g4, but i
have never used a mac before and i could get a g3 500 quite cheaper


----- Original Message -----
From: "A Listener" <a_listener23@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "microsound" <microsound@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 4:54 AM
Subject: [microsound] g3 500 vs g4 500


> Depends entirely on the software.
> I have a G4 450 desktop and I've been using my girlfriends G3 466 iBook
for
> live situations. On programs that are optimized for the G4 (like the new
> Peak, and others) chip its about 30-fo percent faster, but on non-
optimized
> stuff (like the current MSP) they ran about the same (the G3 466 was
> actually a bit better).
>     Find out about the soft ware your going to use (the new MSP will be
> optimized for the G4 chip). . .
>
> I'm trying to save up for the new PowerBook G4's as I use MSP very heavily
> live and the new MSP is right around the corner. . .
>
> bye bye - v.
>
> np - the fan on my computer.
>
>
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