64-Bit Rack & Desktop Systems by ADK Pro Audio.
This article was written with the cooperation of EastWest, VSL, and Tascam and it's technically accurate in its specs for building your system.
General Specs - Vienna 8GB Systems
The ADK Vienna Instruments only system - This is a Core 2 Duo System that comes with 8GB of RAM, and five 500GB 7200 RPM hard drives for each orchestral section plus one 160GB 7200RPM hard drive C Drive for programs, DVD ROM, 560 watt power supply, Vista Business. Depending on the cost of RAM (changes daily) your system can range from $2995 to $3295 plus FedEx Ground Shipping. As long as your sequencing computer has a Gigabit LAN connector, no audio card or MIDI interface is needed with the installation of the Vienna Ensemble 3 which streams both audio and MIDI data. Please contact us for a quote.
The ADK Sequencing System for Sonar 9 or Nuendo - This is a Core 2 Duo System that comes with 8GB of RAM, and five 500GB 7200 RPM hard drives for various 64-bit programs plus one 300GB 7200RPM hard drive C Drive for programs, DVD ROM, 560 watt power supply, Vista Business. Depending on the cost of RAM (changes daily) your system can range from $2995 to $3495 plus FedEx Ground Shipping. An audio card/MIDI interface is needed for this system. The most reliable audio cards for 64bit are RME.
General Specs - 16-24GB Systems
The ADK Vienna Instruments only system - This is a Dual Xeon System that comes with 16GB of RAM (but can be expanded to 24GB), five 500GB 7200 RPM hard drives (one for each orchestral section) plus one 160GB 7200RPM hard drive C Drive for programs, DVD ROM, 560 watt power supply, Vista Business. Depending on the cost of RAM (changes daily) your system can range from $4295 to $4995 plus FedEx Ground Shipping. As long as your sequencing computer has a Gigabit LAN connector, no audio card or MIDI interface is needed with the installation of the Vienna Ensemble 3 which streams both audio and MIDI data. Please contact us for a quote.
The ADK Sequencing System for Sonar 9 or Nuendo - This is a Dual Xeon System that comes with 16GB of RAM, and five 500GB 7200 RPM hard drives for various 64-bit programs plus one 300GB 7200RPM hard drive C Drive for programs, DVD ROM, 560 watt power supply, Vista Business. Depending on the cost of RAM (changes daily) your system can range from $4295 to $4995 plus FedEx Ground Shipping. An audio card/MIDI interface is needed for this system. The most reliable audio cards for 64bit are RME.
At this time, only EastWest PLAY and the Vienna Instruments are 64-bit. The use of any 32-bit VSTi's on this system immediately switches it to 32-bit mode. Native Instruments, PLAY and Vienna Instruments products must be assigned to their own individual hard drive.
Rack vs. Tower?
It depends on the libraries you have and how many hard drives are needed. Rack Mount units usually have enough space for four (4) drives.
Which Libraries/Players Are 64-bit
EastWest PLAY, the Vienna Instruments and Tascam's GigaStudio 4 are 64-bit on the PC. GigaStudio 4 is PC only. On the Mac, EastWest PLAY and the Vienna Instruments are currently 32-bit.
Software from Native Instruments is still 32-bit and is not scheduled to be released in 64-bit format until Q1 2009.
Audio Cards
If you're wanting a PC System for the Vienna Instruments, you DO NOT need an audio card, nor do you need a hardware or software MIDI interface. You need Vienna Ensemble v3 which is installed on your Vienna system and must also be installed in your Sequencing DAW. The Sequencing DAW must have a Gigabit LAN connection. Once connected with a LAN cable, audio and MIDI data are streamed between the two systems.
All other libraries at this writing need an audio card and MIDI connections.
Quoting Your System
All TrueSpec/ADK Systems are quoted individually based on your needs. Please write sales@truespec.com so we can prepare your quote.
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