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Setting up your system
About this chapter
In this chapter, you will find information on the basic com-
puter setup (audio card and drivers, etc.) and on more ad-
vanced audio and MIDI system setups.
General notes on how to set up your
system
RAM – There is a direct relation between the amount of
available RAM and the number of audio channels that you
can have running.
The amount of RAM specified above is the minimum requirement, but as
a general rule “the more the better” applies.
Hard disk size – The size of the hard disk determines
how many minutes of audio you will be able to record.
Recording one minute of stereo CD quality audio requires 10 MB of hard
disk space. That is, eight stereo tracks in Sequel use up at least 80 MB
of disk space per recording minute.
Hard disk speed – The speed of the hard drive also de-
termines the number of audio tracks you can run.
That is the quantity of information that the disk can read, usually expressed
as “sustained transfer rate”. Again, “the more the better” applies.
Wheel mouse – We recommend that you use a wheel
mouse.
This will speed up value editing and scrolling considerably.
Defragmenting the hard disk
(Windows only)
If you plan to record audio on a hard disk where you have
already stored other files, now is the time to defragment it.
Use the Windows Defragmentation tool to optimize your
system’s performance.
MIDI requirements
If you intend to use the MIDI features of Sequel, you need
the following:
A MIDI interface to connect external MIDI equipment to your
computer.
•A MIDI instrument.
Any audio equipment required to listen to the sound from your
MIDI devices.
Installing a MIDI interface/synthesizer card
Installation instructions for a MIDI interface should be in-
cluded with the product. However, here’s an outline of the
necessary steps:
1. Install the interface (or MIDI synthesizer card) inside
your computer or connect it to a “port” (connector) on the
computer.
Which is right for you depends on which type of interface you have.
2. If the interface has a power supply and/or a power
switch, turn it on.
3. Install the driver for the interface, as described in the
documentation that comes with the interface.
You should also make sure to check the manufacturer’s web site for the
latest driver updates.
Audio hardware
Sequel will run with audio hardware that meets the follow-
ing specifications:
•Stereo.
•16 bit.
Sampling rate: 44.1kHz.
Windows – The audio hardware must be supplied with a spe-
cial ASIO driver, or a DirectX compatible driver, see below.
Mac – The audio hardware must be supplied with Mac OS X
compatible drivers (CoreAudio or ASIO).
!
On the Steinberg web site, under “Support-DAW
Components”, you can find detailed information on
what to consider when setting up a computer system
dedicated to audio work.
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