Hi Everyone, I’m looking to get a copy of Superior Drummer 3 to upgrade my drums and over all sound. I’m new at the home studio since I have a 24track standalone recorder and I’ve been using Sonic Foundry Acid for drums and Acid has been discontinued. Was turned on to Superior Drummer 3 by a well known (in the industry) studio guitarist and by listening to some of the samples, a million song ideas rushed in.
My Question is, what type of computer should I get, A Mac? I looked at the system requirements provided on this website:
64-bit Windows 7 or newer, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more recommended). Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, 64-bit Intel-based Mac with 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more recommended).
64-bit host (with support for VST, AU or AAX). Standalone is included.
SOFTWARE: Approx. 320 MB download + installation space.
SOUND LIBRARY: Basic install: Approx. 41 GB download and an additional 41 GB for the installation process. Complete install: Approx. 236 GB download and an additional 55 GB for the installation process.
SSD install (optional): Approx. 236 GB pre-installed.
Is this exactly what I need to run the program? Just not too sure where to start. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!
Minimum system requirements are just that. Minimum. 8GB of RAM will load S3 and SOME of the kits. Some kits with all channels and mic bleeds activated are 15+GB. With less bleeds and vchannels used, less RAM of course.
I run an old Windows 7 machine (built in 2012) with 16GB of RAM and it works just fine. I keep an eye on the RAM especially if I’m running other instruments (they all need resources). Most new modern machines will run just fine. More RAM (16GB+) the better is my recommendation.
Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor
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