Re: [microsound] Re: software synthesizers

[Bill Jarboe <billjarboe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

on 2/04/02 4:39 AM, taylor deupree at taylor@xxxxxxx wrote:
 i was wondering the same thing the other day about computer
> platforms.. (without getting into a mac vs. PC debate please...) is
> there any difference in the D/A converters of macs or various PC
> computers... or even between different mac models?


 There have been claims that the older macs ( early ppc models) vary in the
way they sound; even the same model.
 I have heard  reports about the recent(not the very latest) models of the
imac sounding very good ; even with the mini-plug input ( as long as one can
ground it properly) and output.
 One can also do alot with dither and noise shaping though I imagine you
already know about that.

  I was a bit disappointed when you wrote that you use 'Reaktor' live, since
you are one of my three favorite electronic composers and that seems a bit
obvious( I guess as long as it sounds ok. . . ).


                               Bill
> 
> i can picture someone saying.. "oh, i use PC's because they sound warmer" :)
> 
> has anyone ever tested the various D/As of systems?
>