Apple Logic (1.1) - Manual (Page 103)

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Optimizing Your Audio Computer
System
Logic is known for its stable and reliable operation. You
can further enhance your system performance by
optimizing your computer configuration for music
applications.
Outside of music, a well-configured and well-maintained computer performs more
reliably, with fewer crashes, and that’s got to be a good thing! On the following pages
you will find tips and tricks, which help you optimizing your computer configuration.
Finally you will be provided with a first-aid kit for computer emergencies.
Hardware
Obviously, the fastest Mac you can afford will be the most appropriate computer for
use with Logic. If you can stretch to a dual-processor G5 Macintosh, do so. Logic, and
Mac OS X itself, is built to make use of multi-processor Macs.
In general, you should avoid “weighing down” your computer system with unnecessary
components, so don’t add a SCSI card if you can make do with FireWire or internal
drives.
You should concentrate much of your effort on the selection of the “right” audio
hardware, to ensure that it is compatible with your software and other computer
hardware components.
Memory
An adequate amount of RAM is important for the overall stability of your computer
music system. 512 MB (or more!) of RAM is recommended, particularly when working
with numerous audio tracks or software samplers. We recommend the use of high
quality RAM.
Hard Drive
Should you work with a large number of audio tracks, consider using a separate, fast
hard drive with enough storage capacity for your audio files. FireWire is a good choice
for these sorts of duties. FireWire is built into all Macintoshs from the Blue and White
G3 onwards.