

CoreAudio is very stable, don't get me started on ASIO4ALL. If you want to go without a soundcard, then yes, a Mac will probably be better. It's not the cheapest solution but if you shop, sell the older module and other pieces to lessen the cost some, I think it's the most satisfying move for live use. I think the software is better left for the studio and really like the way the industry is now moving to a vst based module platform-we all just want great sounds and a great playing interface-without the complexity. I will say the VEX packs really shows what the module is capable of-highly recommended. The sounds are on par with the software and the interface/pad interaction is better: once dialed in, it just plays so well.
#Drum programs for mac pro#
I have moved to the Pearl Mimic Pro and much prefer the lack of complexity vs the laptop solution. I never had a single problem with this setup triggering SD2 or SD3, or other drum vst programs.

I didn't tell many about this 12 lb (gulp) $3900 gaming laptop with a desktop processor, up to three on board hard drives, firewire (with a Texas instruments chip-required by many interfaces) pcm-cia express card slot (needed for the RME) etc., as I wanted all the used ones I could find as they were available used via eBay.lol. I've used a Sager NP9262 (Clevo 901C) and a very fast (low latency) RME Multiface interface for several years live with great success-triggered via a Roland TD-20 kit.
