Thomas built me a computer designed to manage the following:
I wanted a
computer that would run Cubase 11 Pro and allow me to record audio and
midi performances and avoid any lag while recording
Alongside Cubase, I run a large number of power hungry
patches and third party music software (including Superior Drummer, EZ Bass, EZ
Mix, EZ Keys, M-Tron Pro, StringMachine
I needed a machine that could create complex,
layered videos in Cyberlink Power Director 365
I wanted 1tb SSD card to run my programmes and
4tb HDD to store my recordings and my extensive music collection (while I back
up externally I like to store important files on my PC)
I also use the machine for day to day tasks – eg
using Microsoft Office, browsing and streaming Netflix, YouTube and Disney+ (via
Brave)
I have had the machine nearly a year now and the drives are
half full, but the machine is still running extremely fast and there has been
no drop in performance:
The machine starts up in quick time
I have recorded two albums worth of songs within
Cubase, all of which are stored on the HDD drive. Some of these contain over 70 separate
tracks, a combination of audio and Midi (running third party software) and each
individually EQ’d and treated
There is no lagging when I record audio or midi
(via my electric piano). In the past I
had to rely on external audio to guide my timing, whereas now I can listen via
Cubase output
My new machine has massively reduced video
processing time, and I am able to watch my video edits with no issue while
applying multiple layers and effects – this has allowed me to try out more
ambitious editing
I have a 42-inch 4k screen and the video quality
is amazing (as is the quality when I stream online content such as Disney Plus
The machine has caused me absolutely no problems. It is fair to say that without this machine,
I would not have been able to create the music and videos that I have over the
past year
I’ve looked “under the bonnet” and the build
quality is amazing. Everything is
incredibly tidy and secure – a far higher standard than when I’ve examined off
the shelf PCs from well known brands
While not a consideration, I have to say that
the PC looks absolutely amazing, and that is the first time I’ve ever felt that
about a computer – I love having the processor on display which provides a
light show while I record my music
Thomas was fantastic in understanding my requirements and
making suggestions. He took me through
the whole process and within a week of placing my order, the machine was
complete
I provided a budget and he made suggestions
Recommended a CPU which was specific to my
primary need for music production, including a detailed comparison between it
and the CPU I had been considering (50% better on music production speeds
Recommended graphics card specific to my needs
Put together a detailed list of PC components
and costings
Provided a detailed invoice breaking down all
the relevant costs (the total of which was far lower than a similar spec from
all other providers that I looked at)
Sent me regular updates, including photos
He set up the Windows software on the PC
Arranged a courier to deliver the PC safely to
my front door
I would have no hesitation in recommending Thomas if you are
looking for someone to build you a computer.