Will my computer specs run SD3 without problems?

[ijmolina]

Hi guys! Im new here and have some questions before buying SD3 (or buying a new pc)

I bought the Roland VAD506 and I want to use SD3 for playing/practicing live. My Macbook Air 2017 comes with:

• 1.8 GHz Intel Core I5, 2 cores Processor
• 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM
• 512 or 1 tera SSD (have to upgrade it yet)

1) Is it enough for running Superior Drummer 3 with no issues (latency, etc)?

2) I am not going to (at least initially) use it for recording tracks, so as far as I understand I have to use the standalone program only, right? I Guess I don’t need a DAW for playing live.

3) Do I need an Audio Interfase? Or should be ok with TD-27 module –> USB –> Macbook with SD3 running –> speakers/amp/monitor ?

Thanks for your help!

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[John]

Hi,

your MacBook Air should be OK for running SD3 standalone. Your RAM is perhaps a bit on the low side but you can slim down kits for live use.

As I understand it, you can use your TD-27 module both as a MIDI and Audio interface provided you use the ‘vender driver and switched vender mode’ according to Roland’s specifications.

An SSD is very nice for lowering loading times

BR,
John

John Rammelt - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

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