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    Thanks for the update Scott.

    I also followed up your previous response regarding the talk of Quad processors - how cool would that be? Mind you one post I read was written back in 2001, so it's difficult to know what to believe, but I'm sure we can expect a useful upgrade soon.

    I'm also a Final Cut Pro user, but I find current music software and soft-samplers much more demanding in terms of processors and RAM. Now how much is 32Gb of RAM likely to cost??? And is there any chance you'd give me a loan?

    Colin
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    @cwillsher said:

    Now how much is 32Gb of RAM likely to cost??? And is there any chance you'd give me a loan?

    Colin

    32gigs of RAM using 4gig sticks will run you about $24,000.

    Loans? Sure. After I've purchased that much RAM, you can have all the money I have left.
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    Scott,
    Couple of thoughts for you.

    If you are a happy DP user - stick with it.
    I have been a DP user from the very first version of Performer. I am also a Pro Tools Jedi.
    Logic simply kicked my ass.
    The most basic editing concepts that DP users take for granted are an ordeal in Logic.

    Since moving back to DP and using my Pro edition in giga format life is simply great.
    You should consider going the giga route for one reason only - being able to have your template loaded at all times.

    There was no bigger drag than waiting for Logic to open a huge composition. 5 minutes plus at times.
    And crashes (which there are way too many) become torture.

    By having my pro edition up and running at all times with my preset template I can go from tune to tune in seconds.

    Mac G5 with quad processors will not help the enourmous sample loading time that ensues with Logic/exs and load times are even slower with Kontakt.

    PC's are cheap to build and the convenience of having an orchestra loaded and ready to roll makes them worth the $$. I'd bet in the end its cheaper to have 3 pc's and a moderately powered mac than a quad processor.

    But back to your original post - Your assesment of VSL vs the competitors is very accurate.
    To really compare apples to apples - compare demos from different libs by the same composer. (user demos).
    My decision was made by comparing Thomas J's demos for both ewqlso and vsl.
    VSL was the clear winner in terms of realism and the fact that more intimate moments ONLY can be achieved with VSL.

    Best of luck - there will be much to learn and it will be totally rewarding.