Topic: New Mac, program for matrix

[atxwolfattack]

I've been using Sony Vegas for some time now for Matrix's because it is so easy to stretch the audio tracks to line up, but I just bought a Macbook Pro (which will get here Wednesday) and I was wondering what you mac users use for matrix's?

thanks!

[Sebastian]

+T for getting the MBP. I really love mine. Just one quick suggestion: Make sure to calibrate the battery during the first cycle as per Apple's specifications. I did not do that when I got the MBP and now the battery health is down to 69 percent after only 20 cycles.

Anyway, I really love Apple Logic as a DAW software. It seems to have every feature I will ever need. I have never tried to stretch audio with it, but according to the manual it should be really easy. On the other hand, if you have an external M-Audio interface, you could try ProTools M-Powered. I believe there is a trial version somewhere on the ProTools web site. These are just my 2 favorites, but for the Mac there are many programs that should be fine for editing audio...

[easy jim]

I am a Digital Performer fan, and use it for time-scaling all the time to line up disparate sources for post-mixes.

[allan]

I use Cubase, DP before that, i've found Cubase a bit easier to use though, switched when I changed from MOTU to Presonus for multi-tracking.

[scb]

+T for getting the MBP. I really love mine. Just one quick suggestion: Make sure to calibrate the battery during the first cycle as per Apple's specifications. I did not do that when I got the MBP and now the battery health is down to 69 percent after only 20 cycles.

if youre battery has only 69% health on 20 cycles, you have a defective battery.  they'll give you a new one for free

http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/


Identifying an affected battery

Affected batteries will have one or more of the following symptoms:

    * Battery is not recognized causing an “X” to appear in the battery icon in the Finder menu bar.
    * Battery will not charge when computer is plugged into AC power.
    * Battery exhibits low charge capacity/runtime when using a fully charged battery with a battery cycle count (as shown in System Profiler) of less than 300.
    * Battery pack is visibly deformed.

Note: If your MacBook or MacBook Pro battery does not have any of the symptoms noted above, your battery does not need to be replaced.

[Sebastian]

if youre battery has only 69% health on 20 cycles, you have a defective battery.  they'll give you a new one for free

http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/

Thanks for pointing that out! I'll contact my Apple Authorized Service Partner about this.

Edit: I just called Apple and they'll replace my battery. Thanks again for the hint. It was priceless!

[JWard]

Digital Performer.