It's even more seductive than you can imagine...
Bob.
PS. Now that Intel Mac runs XP, it's not a dead end decision. Hint: Type BOOT CAMP MAC into google.com
Hi all,
After a few years off, I'm trying to get back into making music, and am excited about the prospect of being able to put together whole tracks without a whole band... But I haven't ventured into doing this on computers before (im 26 and relatively good with computers... but poor and just finally saved up enough to upgrade from my ancient and inadequate old Dell). So I need some advice.
1. Laptop or Desktop? - I'm leaning towards a laptop because I'd love to be able to just plop down in a park or on the rooftop and record stuff wherever I feel like it. But desktops are a lot more cost-effective. Any opinion?
2. Mac or PC? - the mac is incredibly seductive. i'd love to have one... but a lot of my friends are telling me it's not really worth the hassle -- is it really still the best choice/value for doing work in media like music? Or have PC's caught up?
3. Protools? Audition? Or what? - okay, this is the big question. Whats the best VALUE for letting me plug in guitars, keyboards, and mics, laying down a percussion track, then editing and publishing the results? I am CLUELESS here. The only names I know are protools and audition... any users out there have some input as to what's easiest and reasonably priced in terms of software and (if needed) hardware?
Thanks everyone!

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