most CPU efficient seq for a netbook?

gray47 · Post by **gray47** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:23 pm

I just got a Samsung NC-10 to replace a stack of drum machines that have been collecting dust. The drum machines are pretty sweet for what they do, but in a way they're a bit like reinventing the wheel. Now that netbooks are around with decent battery life and specs enough to do some audio work I figured it was time to go back to software.

But... I've been out of it for so long now...

Anyway, I'm trying to choose a sequencer to throw my attention at. I like the idea of Renoise and it seems... uh... I don't know... as if the learning curve pays off quite well in work-flow once you get to a certain level of competency with it.

On the other hand, there's Fruity with a HUGE user base and loads of YouTube tutorials. Plus it's damn fast to sketch an idea out.

I'll probably run a cut down version of Windows to maximize the comparatively weak specs of my netbook. I plan to use it ONLY for audio work.

1.6 Atom, 2 GB RAM and 120 HDD.
(eventually gonna swap up for an SSD)

I've got an older Dell as well but the specs on that are now current to the netbook so... perhaps I'll upgrade that to a newer machine once I sell some hardware off.

I digress... what sequencer should I learn and why? Any other suggestions? What about OS?

__________ · Post by **__________** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:31 pm

FL is absolutely shit-hot for sequencing drums. definately worth giving a go

deadly_habit · Post by **deadly_habit** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:57 pm

renoise is the shiut on a netbook

legend4ry · Post by **legend4ry** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:30 pm

An old version of Cubase if you still want to use hardware, if not... Fruity is your best bet for learning curve and easy to sketch ideas down.

deadly_habit · Post by **deadly_habit** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:33 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ9H53Trx0M

deadly_habit · Post by **deadly_habit** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:37 pm

oh and far as beats inside renoise there are multiple ways to work but it's a piece of piss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emvqsKsMNso

legend4ry · Post by **legend4ry** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:37 pm

Deadly Habit wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ9H53Trx0M

Always forget about Reaper and that guys accent is amazing haha

Reaper would be a good, free option.

paradigm_x · Post by **paradigm_x** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:38 pm

isnt reaper meant to be super efficient ? tiny download size and can run from usb ?

not tried it (yet) myself tho.

Cheers

scooterjack · Post by **scooterjack** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:58 pm

I really like reaper also. I haven't dedicated the time to learning it yet, but it is an extremely good product with LOTS of potential. It is a small install and should work well on most any 'decent' pc (ie: my old 2ghz laptop runs it fine).

deadly_habit · Post by **deadly_habit** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:31 pm

yea with netbooks if you intend to run it as a daw a micro xp install is helpful

also despite rewire renoise can be synched up to alot of other daws if you look at the stickeys here http://www.renoise.com/board/index.php? ... howforum=5

its such as low cpu using and powerful piece of soft i hate to see people overlooking it just because it has an intimidating look to it

dj vision · Post by **dj vision** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:44 pm

Deadly Habit wrote:yea with netbooks if you intend to run it as a daw a micro xp install is helpful

also despite rewire renoise can be synched up to alot of other daws if you look at the stickeys here http://www.renoise.com/board/index.php? ... howforum=5

its such as low cpu using and powerful piece of soft i hate to see people overlooking it just because it has an intimidating look to it

lol, ive installed Renoise countless times, i really want to use it, because its what Venetian Snares uses, and i know the kind of shit he can do with it

but everytime i install it i take one look and im just like what the fuck, uninstall, back to FL Studio

deadly_habit · Post by **deadly_habit** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:59 pm

DJ Vision wrote:
Deadly Habit wrote:yea with netbooks if you intend to run it as a daw a micro xp install is helpful

also despite rewire renoise can be synched up to alot of other daws if you look at the stickeys here http://www.renoise.com/board/index.php? ... howforum=5

its such as low cpu using and powerful piece of soft i hate to see people overlooking it just because it has an intimidating look to it
lol, ive installed Renoise countless times, i really want to use it, because its what Venetian Snares uses, and i know the kind of shit he can do with it

but everytime i install it i take one look and im just like what the fuck, uninstall, back to FL Studio

well first off you have to go into a tracker with a different mindset then a sequencer
my advice to you dl the help/tutorial file unplug for the internet and really delve into it
my transition from flstudio to cubase and renoise took a bit of teething, but i'd never look back now

abZ · Post by **abZ** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:49 pm

Most seqs are pretty efficient these days. All good suggestions in this thread imo. For myself Live 7's efficiency was one of the many selling points. But I would defo stay away from Cubase. Although it looks to me like you have enough juice to run just about anything.

abZ · Post by **abZ** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:52 pm

Deadly Habit wrote:
DJ Vision wrote:
Deadly Habit wrote:yea with netbooks if you intend to run it as a daw a micro xp install is helpful

also despite rewire renoise can be synched up to alot of other daws if you look at the stickeys here http://www.renoise.com/board/index.php? ... howforum=5

its such as low cpu using and powerful piece of soft i hate to see people overlooking it just because it has an intimidating look to it
lol, ive installed Renoise countless times, i really want to use it, because its what Venetian Snares uses, and i know the kind of shit he can do with it

but everytime i install it i take one look and im just like what the fuck, uninstall, back to FL Studio
well first off you have to go into a tracker with a different mindset then a sequencer
my advice to you dl the help/tutorial file unplug for the internet and really delve into it
my transition from flstudio to cubase and renoise took a bit of teething, but i'd never look back now

Trackers are a love em or hate em type of thing tho. I can't stand trackers myself. The last thing I want to think about when I am making music is math. Maybe the new one are different I don't know but screen shots I see in CM have a lot of numbers in them. Not for me.

deadly_habit · Post by **deadly_habit** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:57 pm

abZ wrote:
Deadly Habit wrote:
DJ Vision wrote:
Deadly Habit wrote:yea with netbooks if you intend to run it as a daw a micro xp install is helpful

also despite rewire renoise can be synched up to alot of other daws if you look at the stickeys here http://www.renoise.com/board/index.php? ... howforum=5

its such as low cpu using and powerful piece of soft i hate to see people overlooking it just because it has an intimidating look to it
lol, ive installed Renoise countless times, i really want to use it, because its what Venetian Snares uses, and i know the kind of shit he can do with it

but everytime i install it i take one look and im just like what the fuck, uninstall, back to FL Studio
well first off you have to go into a tracker with a different mindset then a sequencer
my advice to you dl the help/tutorial file unplug for the internet and really delve into it
my transition from flstudio to cubase and renoise took a bit of teething, but i'd never look back now
Trackers are a love em or hate em type of thing tho. I can't stand trackers myself. The last thing I want to think about when I am making music is math. Maybe the new one are different I don't know but screen shots I see in CM have a lot of numbers in them. Not for me.

yea but with some usage it becomes second nature
i dunno i can work in either environment
tend to use cubase more, but can get ideas down a lot quicker in renoise

eastern electrics · Post by **eastern electrics** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:30 pm

i use reason 4.0 on a msi wind for playing around with drums.
works fine for me.

emef · Post by **emef** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:32 pm

gotta be renoise
brilliant tracker

most CPU efficient seq for a netbook?

most CPU efficient seq for a netbook?

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