High-Performance Gaming PC-Laptops for Music Production ?

WaveLab
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Hi,

Do you think the new Alienware M17x laptop can function as a powerful Music Production laptop, in addition to other fun stuff. i.e. gaming, design, …etc. ?

Here is a review of the Alienware M17X (2011 model) in Laptop Magazine :

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/alienware- m17x-2011.aspx

It got five stars out of five (Rarely, given to a laptop !)

I will be running :

Cubase 6 (Primary Sequencer). With various VST instruments, Sample libraries, VST effects.

Additional Optional Sequencers :

Reason 5 & Record 1.5, FL10, Live 8 Suite.

Your feedback would be helpful, and very interesting.

Cheers,
Muziksculp

2

I guess it might be possible, but consider what interface you’re going to be using. There’s no firewire, and no express card slot. But I’m no authority.

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Yes, that’s correct. But… I’m planning to use a USB2 based audio interface, possibly from RME, or Roland. So, FW/express card slot is not needed.

I’m also curious to know if any USB3 based audio interfaces will begin to show up on the market in the near future ?

Thanks,
Muziksculp