@kevjazz said:
I just ordered two computers not knowing about VI and I wonder if I can prevent this second computer from becoming a paperweight.
Thanks,
Kevin
Kevin:
From some of the things I'm reading, I'm getting the impression that if you go with VI you might be better off having it on one of your computers and your Sibelius, Sonar, Mastering software and audio files on the other. If you use it this way you could maximize the number of instances of VI you're able to run as well as optimzing your CPU/RAM usage for any other sampling needs. This, of course, means running VI as a stand-alone rather than as a plug-in in Sonar but since you get both versions you have the choice.
I don't know how much hard drive space and RAM you have on the computers you ordered but certainly you're going to need 550 GB just for the samples in VI as well as having the engine(s) on the system drive (I believe). If your notation, sequencing and mastering software were on the same computer this would be asking an awful lot if you have a big score going. Instead, having the VI on it's own computer will probably maximize your possibilities. Also, you will have to decide where to put your other samplers and libraries. I'm not sure anyone here uses only one library for everything. All you will need then is a way to network the computers and there are lot's of ways to do that. In any case, I suspect it is very unlikely your second computer will only be taking up space. You may, in fact, have the best situation with everything brand new and optimizeable (is that a word?) for whatever you want.
Be well,
Poppa