30: How to Optimize Your Current Computer for Recording

The guys talk about optimization techniques to help squeeze every last drop of performance our of your existing recording computer.
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In this episode the guys talk about computer optimization techniques. 

You will learn about:
  • RAM recap and when it may be time to add more RAM to your rig
  • Why your computer may be running a bunch of background tasks and programs that chew up horsepower - and how to stop it!
  • How to make sure you are using the right ports for the right jobs
  • Powered vs non-powered USB hubs. What's the difference? Which one should you use? 
  • How to partition your drives like a pro (and why it's improtant)
  • Power vs performance settings 
  • TLDR summary of audio drivers and ASIO4ALL
  • Hard drive space requirements and why they can actually affect your computer's performance 
  • File organization best practices
  • And more!

Creators and Guests

Benjamin Hull
Host
Benjamin Hull
Director of Headphones / Master of Bass Administration
Vadim Kharaz
Host
Vadim Kharaz
Chief Analogy Officer / V.P. of Big Riffs
30: How to Optimize Your Current Computer for Recording
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