Hi I've had my 2010 MBP since april, and I just found my MBox 2 pro and all the numerous registration serials and whatnot needed to get this setup going.
Current MBP specs:
Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Main Hard Disk: OCZ vertex 2 SSD 60 GB
Secondary Hard Disk: Stock 500 GB 7200RPM
OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.4 Up To Date
I have used pro tools a bit before, not extensively, but enough to get myself going to cut some guitar demos, drum tracks, and whatnot.
My dilemma is this:
I need to decide how to properly format my Macbook Pro to serve a dual purpose as my current main computer, but also now as my DAW tool too.
1.) I was thinking I could create a new Login account in OSx and call it "DAW" and keep it bare with no extra flair or graphics on, just a DAW station. Would this be the best way to go?
2.) I have removed my superdrive and installed an SSD in place of the 500GB 7200rpm HDD, which I relocated to the superdrive bay. So I'm running an Sandforce 1200 OCZ Vortex 2 with Junk support, this baby is quick. I need to know what I should do about running Protools from an SSD. I am thinking the best idea is to install Protools on the SSD, but save my work on the 500 HDD 7200rpm. Is this the correct methodology?
I did some extensive searching on MRoogle before writing this, and did not find any similar threads, please don't flame or bitch at me if this is a common question, however, I don't really believe it is.
Thanks,
Mike
Current MBP specs:
Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Main Hard Disk: OCZ vertex 2 SSD 60 GB
Secondary Hard Disk: Stock 500 GB 7200RPM
OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.4 Up To Date
I have used pro tools a bit before, not extensively, but enough to get myself going to cut some guitar demos, drum tracks, and whatnot.
My dilemma is this:
I need to decide how to properly format my Macbook Pro to serve a dual purpose as my current main computer, but also now as my DAW tool too.
1.) I was thinking I could create a new Login account in OSx and call it "DAW" and keep it bare with no extra flair or graphics on, just a DAW station. Would this be the best way to go?
2.) I have removed my superdrive and installed an SSD in place of the 500GB 7200rpm HDD, which I relocated to the superdrive bay. So I'm running an Sandforce 1200 OCZ Vortex 2 with Junk support, this baby is quick. I need to know what I should do about running Protools from an SSD. I am thinking the best idea is to install Protools on the SSD, but save my work on the 500 HDD 7200rpm. Is this the correct methodology?
I did some extensive searching on MRoogle before writing this, and did not find any similar threads, please don't flame or bitch at me if this is a common question, however, I don't really believe it is.
Thanks,
Mike
