
By mr_debauch
Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:04 pm
Metatron72 wrote:mr_debauch wrote:konc3pt wrote:I recommend mac, but fl dont run on osx
I think that will be changing... I believe they may have a beta for either osx or linux (I forget which, but it may be both)
People have it currently running on Linux (with some latency issues I think), but it's not in development for OS X. FL Studio is written in something called Delphi and relies 100% on the Windows API. The FAQ on Image Line's site estimates it would take them 300 months (Deckadance's port time x 50) to change the instruction sets. Basically they would have to start 100% from scratch to make an OS X version, not impossible, but obviously they're not willing to do it. Some of their more recent VST's were coded using cross platform tools which is why some of them are dual format, while others aren't.
Whether you go with Mac or PC (both with Bootcamp on Mac), Reaper might be a good multitrack host at only $60. Logic is more expensive, but includes some excellent instruments.
I feel that the PC/internet stability thing is a remnant of the Windows 98/early XP days. On some Windows laptops the wifi messes the audio interface, but even that is getting rare, and I can't remember the last time I saw a Windows desktop DAW have an issue with being connected to the internet.
A Macbook with Windows on Bootcamp with FL, whatever you want on the OS X side, MPC 1000 as the main MIDI sequencer, might be a good look for you NightReveller.
yes you are likely right that a port would take more time then writing a new daw application for osx. The thing is though, they will likely do something for mac computers just due to the business of making money etc... I'm wondering if their groove machine will wind up being standalone and available for apple. Not that I use apples or be using the groove machine but that seems fairly standalone and designed to be low latency etc.
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