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03-14-2009, 10:56 PM
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Getting this harddrive for live usage
Am I doing the right thing? I have a FW400 port in my Sony laptop which i wish to use live...
Software I'll be using live : Kontakt 2, Sampletank 2 (playing SS2 and miroslav libs), linuxSampler, GURU, CSR, TRacks, other freebie effects, etc.,
Will need fast sample streaming (read only), no need to write fast. Not gonna record anything.
Will power externally.
Here are my findings from doing some research :
http://www.buy.com/prod/buffalo-usb-...tml?adid=17654
http://shop3.frys.com/product/553296...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
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03-15-2009, 01:12 AM
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Hi Sam,
You'd do ***much*** better with an eSATA HD.
Pickup a cardbus eSATA controller.
Using FW400, you'll top out at ~37MB/Sec on reads.
Using eSATA, you can achieve well over 100MB/Sec (using a fast HD)
Jim Roseberry
www.studiocat.com
jim@studiocat.com
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03-15-2009, 01:23 AM
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Jim could you tell me how this works.
i.e. I don't have an eSATA port in my laptop. So i get the cardbus thingy and an eSATA drive and thats is? i.e. i have the performance of an eSATA drive as if the cardbus was an eSATA port?
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03-15-2009, 04:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keyman_sam
Jim could you tell me how this works.
i.e. I don't have an eSATA port in my laptop. So i get the cardbus thingy and an eSATA drive and thats is? i.e. i have the performance of an eSATA drive as if the cardbus was an eSATA port?
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Hi Sam,
Yes.
A cardbus eSATA controller will provide eSATA ports.
I've got one for my laptop... that I use to stream Kontakt 3 samples (live)... from an eSATA HD. Makes a world of difference!
Jim Roseberry
www.studiocat.com
jim@studiocat.com
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03-15-2009, 09:12 AM
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Which adapter will you recommend? Which harddrive/adapter do you use? I plan on going to fry's today.
I was also planning on getting an external sound card for live usage. Just need a pair of outs. I was looking at teh EMU0202, but I'm running ASIO4ALL now and i don't see WHY i should get teh soundcard. Can you advice me on this?
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03-15-2009, 05:54 PM
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Jim,
I would really appreciate your response! I want to buy this stuff in a day or two!
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03-15-2009, 11:57 PM
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anybody!!??? I'm desperate for help.!
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03-16-2009, 04:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keyman_sam
Jim,
I would really appreciate your response! I want to buy this stuff in a day or two!
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Hi Sam,
Check your Email. 
Jim Roseberry
www.studiocat.com
jim@studiocat.com
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03-17-2009, 04:53 PM
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Is there an advantage with using an internal hdd + enclosure instead of just an external drive?
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03-17-2009, 05:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keyman_sam
Is there an advantage with using an internal hdd + enclosure instead of just an external drive?
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ABSOLUTELY!
You have control over what gets put inside the enclosure. 
Typically, you won't find the absolute fastest HDs in pre-packaged external HD units. By assembling your own... you know you have the absolute fastest combination possible.
As a secondary benefit, you can choose the enclosure.
Some are louder than others/etc...
Jim Roseberry
www.studiocat.com
jim@studiocat.com
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03-17-2009, 09:58 PM
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Thanks! The only thing I'm worried about is that the enclosure is not built for the road. The external hdd for the same price is "Built Ford Tough" to speak. And the external one looks less fragile.
I'm willing to compromise a little performance if it means the external puppy is going to be well built for the road. Who knows how many times I'll drop this thing.
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03-18-2009, 01:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keyman_sam
Thanks! The only thing I'm worried about is that the enclosure is not built for the road. The external hdd for the same price is "Built Ford Tough" to speak. And the external one looks less fragile.
I'm willing to compromise a little performance if it means the external puppy is going to be well built for the road. Who knows how many times I'll drop this thing.
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There's no reason to compromise performance or durability.
Purchase a better enclosure.
You have **many** options...
Jim Roseberry
www.studiocat.com
jim@studiocat.com
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