How good is Boot Camp when it comes to Music Production?

I am looking to partition my Mac OSX using Boot Camp, in order to use Windows based DAW's for Music Production.
I want to know if there will be any differences while using these programs or will i face lags/latency or crashes while making music.
Is it advisable?

And I will advise against it if this is for business use. If you are going to use Windows based DAW's, get a good Windows machine, spend the savings on a good backup system for Windows so you can preserve your work.
The extra cost and and extra complexity of a Boot Camp installation on a Mac is simply not warranted.

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How to fix Boot Camp partition that won't boot

Soooo...coming new to this thread, after reading of it on NERDR.COM.
Have new iMac 27" and have been TRYING to load and use Win 8.1 Enterprise (MSDN) on BootCamp in Mavericks 10.9.3.
Could not even get setup to load until after I removed my three external G-Drives, finally got it to load, and actually got Windows pretty much configured and activated, and loaded Office 2013 and VISIO. But, I have an increasing number of BSOD (I assume it is) issues with kernel_security_check_failure which stop the computer, nothing works, and I have to power off. This has caused drive issues, and while I've been repairing them, I can no longer boot into Windows. Tried repairing that with the original Win 8.1 DVD, but, Automatic Repair can't fix, and I was unsure if using BootRec was a good idea?
So ran the three SUDO commands on my Drive 0, and here are the results (had to paste a screen shot, as, SOMETHING in the middle (blue) text won't allow me to post it):
Question is, should I go ahead and use the gdisk utility to repair things, or...something else?
And...if there is some kind of issue with using Boot Camp when you have external drives attached, what can be done to get around that?
Thanks!

The fdisk output shows that it is a single GPT disk. Has any disk manipulation been done, like resizing or repartitioning.
Your GPT looks correct. If you create a Hybrid MBR via gdisk and include partitions 2,3 and 4 and make 4 bootable, does Windows partition show up in Startup and as a separate volume in Finder?
Please see https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5641066 for Hybrid MBR creation.

How to install boot camp on my macbook pro?

How to install boot camp on my macboo pro 15-inch early 20011?

Boot Camp instructions are located here: http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

How to get boot camp in the emac

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Furthermore, eMacs can only emulate the Windows environment, whereas Intel CPU Macs including the iMac you have running 10.6.8 can virtualize Windows. Emulation is a poor man's solution, because software is used to replace functions that normally take place with hardware. You can use the iMac to do any data conversion before it gets sent back to the eMac over a network. See my FAQ* regarding Windows on the Mac:
http://www.macmaps.com/macosxnative.html#WINTEL

Forgotten how to install Boot Camp

I had to reinstall Windows 7 64-bit because I needed more space for Mac OS X. After reinstallation, which went perfectly, I have forgotten how to install Boot Camp. This MBP 3.1 will not install Boot Camp from the Snow DVD because it says that 64-bit mode isn’t supported (not true). I installed several components by hand. All I remember from the old style of bulletin boards was to copy the Windows contents of the DVD on to the desktop, then to use SuperOrca to modify the ISO. I don’t, however, remember the exact details of what was supposed to be modified and how to do it. This is also supposed to prevent the error of Apple Software Update not recognizing the installation of BC 3.2 after it was done.
I can’t find the old instructions with the new format, so any help is appreciated. Peace.

Ok do this...
Insert your Windows Bootcamp Drivers Disc (aka OSX Install disc that came with your computer).
When you see the prompt from Windows Explorer, instead of clicking the "setup.exe" option scroll down and click in the Explore/view files (or something like that, don't remember.)
Look into the folder labeled as Bootcamp, then click another folder called "drivers", inside there should be another folder labeled as "Apple".
Inside, there should be a file labeled "bootcamp64.msi".
Single click the file (bootcamp64.msi) and once it's highlighted, do a right click ( to do you must do the following key combo Shift+F10)
A right click menu should appear. One of the options is labeled as "Troubleshoot Compatibility".
A dialog should appear, click on the "Start Program" option when it becomes available.
The Bootcamp Driver Wizard should now appear. Follow the prompts of Bootcamp Assistant as always.
Drivers will install automatically.
Reboot.
Welcome to Windows 7 64-bit on your now Dual-Citizen Mac...
Report back with your results...

I am totally ignorant when it comes to these products. How can I put music on my shuffle without paying for it on itunes? Can't I find a song somewhere and where and then transfer it to my shuffle somehow. I have been trying for 3 hours.

I am totally ignorant when it comes to these products and devices. I have a ipod shuffle, 4th generation. I want to find music, without purchasing a song on itunes and then copy it to my shuffle. Is this possible. If so, where do I find the music and how do I get it to my shuffle. I have been trying for 3 hours and about to give up. Please help me.

Yes, of course. iTunes was around before there was an iTunes Store. And I think Apple cares MORE that you purchased an iPod, and LESS about where you get your music to play on the iPod.
You can buy music the "old school" way, on CD, and "rip" them into your iTunes library using iTunes.
You can download/buy music from other sources, as longs as the format is MP3 or AAC, and don't use copy protection (DRM). NOTE: iTunes Store music downloads do not use any DRM.
One example is Amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/MP3-Music-Download/b/ref=sa_menu_mp3_str1?ie=UTF8&node=163 856011
They offer a utility called Amazon MP3 Downloader, which automatically places your downloads into your iTunes library.
If the source just provides you with the downloaded song files, all you need to do is open a window showing the files or the folder containing the files. Run iTunes and select Music in the sidebar, under LIBRARY. Then drag the songs files or the folder containing the files from its window to the iTunes window, and drop them there. iTunes will add the songs to your iTunes library.
Once the songs are in your iTunes library, you can automatically sync or manually load them onto your shuffle.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodshuffle/syncing/

HT203639 How does the boot camp work

How does the boot camp works

Kind of a vague question but here we go: It creates a seperate partition on your hard drive upon which you can install whichever versions of Windows are compatible with your computer. After setting up Boot Camp, you can choose while starting up whether you want to boot to Mac OSX or Windows.
If you have more specific questions about it please let us know.

How to uninstall boot camp partition?

How to uninstall boot camp partition?

Use the Boot Camp Assistant and follow the menus to remove an existing Boot Camp partition and return your computer to only OSx. Adding or removing a boot Camp partition is performed using Boot Camp Assistant.

How to clone Boot Camp partition when Winclone does not work

The hard drive in my MacBook Pro is failing. It has 2 partions, one for Apple and the other is a Bootcamp with Windows 7.
I tried repairing it with Disk Utility, which did not work. I also ran DiskWarrior, which resulted in the error message: "Directory cannot be rebuilt due to disk hardware failure". I was able to copy my Apple files through DiskWarrior although there were a couple of errors.
My question is how to clone my Bootcamp Partition. I tried making an image with Disk Utility but it failed. I also tried using Winclone and it failed indicating there were hard drive issues.
Is there another way to try to copy the Bootcamp partition? I can boot to Apple so running a program/app or trying UNIX commands might work.
Thank you in advance.

Some previous forum comments I have collected regarding backup of BootCamp.
Acronis 2011 w/ plus pak, didn't work well previously
Ghost 15 - probably not
Casper 6 works for Windows on Boot Camp only
CopyCatX is more lengthy and sector copy so takes the longest.
Paragon Hard Drive Suite 2011 because it works great and they have CampTune
Windows 7 system backup and restore - Apple's goofy HFS read-only interferes with system and file backup.
I have also used Casper, Clonezilla and Paragon but less regularly, Casper failed a few times, I stopped using it, Clonezilla worked but took forever (for me) Paragon (which I have only used twice) was the best but my sample is limited.
I have restored from DU, CCC, SuperDuper and TM, they all worked, TM was slower but not a lot, you can boot from the others, which I prefer.
Paragon HDM 2011 can do either offline or online backups, the difference is that with an offline backup, the entire partition (or disk) is unallocated. In an online backup, the backup utility is running against a partition that may be making changes to itself. When you run CCC or SD! in OS X, you're running an online backup. However, I would recommend (at least for the first backup) that you boot from the HDM recovery CD to do an offline backup. This will ensure that you have an *exact* copy of the parition/disk.
I tried the native Windows backup utility. It worked to backup and restore my Windows partition, but I noticed a "bad" side effect. When I would restore a Windows Backup to my HD, it would corrupt my MacOS boot partition, so I would then have to restore the Mac partition as well.
Winclone allows you to migrate your Bootcamp partition from one Mac to another Mac and make sure Windows will boot. However, if the processor (for example, Core Duo or i7) is a different type, the restored version of Windows may not be supported or be able to run on the new Mac. If you are migrating between Macs that are the same type (MacBook Air to MacBook Air, for example), you will have the greatest chance of success. You can try to restore Winclone images between different types of Macs (for example, a Mac Pro to a Mac Mini), but be aware that if Windows boots but does not reach the desktop, it is probably not an issue with Winclone, but rather the change in processor type.

How to update Boot Camp drivers when you already install Boot Camp?

The last time i install Windows 7 (Boot Camp) and drivers on my Mac was a bit long time ago, and i realise that there is some new drivers available for mine, so how can i update my Boot Camp drivers, please help me, and thanks!!!

I have MacBook Pro Retina w/Lion (of course), installed Win 7 Pro 64-bit, using Boot Camp procedures and files that were issued June 14. My BootCamp Assistant says it's 4.0.4.
My question is: how do I know when the Windows Support files (drivers) are updated by Apple? I would have expected an update by now, but I just went into Boot Camp Assistant on Lion, re-downloaded the drivers, and I *think* they are all dated June 14th still. (looked in WindowsSupport folder which is where it said it downloaded them)
There doesn't seem to be a reasonable way to get notified if there are new drivers or not.
My expectation was that I could run *something* either on the Windows or OS X side, and it would *tell me* that drivers needed updating, or at least say "you are running version X".
It can't be that I have to re-download the drivers and check the dates on all the files every time I'm curious if there's updates available. Can it?
The files seem to be on some mysterious Apple server and the only thing I can do to that server is ask to download the support files. No query, no "is an update available", ... ???
It's not even clear to me that the Windows Support files have a version number.

New Macbook Pro -- How to use boot camp?

Okay, so, let me preface this by saying that I've had about 4 different Intel macs now and have installed windows without a problem on all of them. But this new Macbook Pro that I JUST GOT earlier today is really proving difficult.
First question: I own both Windows XP Professional and Windows 7. I'd prefer to install with Windows XP, but whenever I used Boot Camp Assistant to install windows xp, the xp cd had trouble loading and I was never unable to install it. When I tried Windows 7, it worked perfectly fine. Is the new boot camp incapable of installing older versions of Windows or something?
Secondly: After successfully installing Windows 7 Ultimate onto my new Macbook Pro via Boot Camp Assistant, I'm having some trouble loading the drivers. On my past mac computers, I had to load my Mac OS X install disc into my disc drive while on the windows partition and simply run the program "setup.exe".
But now, when I do that, I have the option of installing mac os x on the computer (which I already have on another partition and is not something that I want to do) or installing some sort of dvd file sharing software or something? How do I download the Apple Drivers onto my Windows 7 partition?
Thank you!

Hi,
Windows Xp and Vista are no longer supported on the 2011 MacBook Pros, Only Windows 7 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4410
As for the second part, are you really using the OSx Install DVD that came with your new MBP for the Driver installation ?
The trouble you describe is usually shown when using another OSX disc than the machine-specific-one.
Regards
Stefan

I have Windows on here but I can not find Boot Camp l me at 229-300-8915 I need someone that I can talk to, so i can understan how to do boot camp 4.0 for windows installment

Hello Guys I need help it is Urgent to I can not get no where with the tech Support they are not willing to help me unless I pay Money to do so Apple is not a good product when u can not pay to have them Help me I am trying to get Boot Camp set up so i can set up Window 7, I have the updated Verison of Boot Camp which is 4.0 everytime i try and get Boot Camp Assistant to work at one point of the Installation it asked to highlight 0.4 Boot Camp which I did and when I clicked ok It un did Boot Camp so I have windows on here but I can not get to Drivers over to Windows without Boot Camp and I can not get the connection on the Window Side please can Someone please Call and help me my Number is xxxxxxxxxxxplease this is Urgent matter thanks Michelle
P.S I don't understand the instruction on this please help me somone
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It is difficult to understand your issue from your discription. I have three suggestions.
1. Visit the Boot Camp forum. You posted in the Mac Book Pro forum about your Boot Camp issue. The Boot Camp gurus hang out in the Boot Camp form. https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software/boot_camp
2. Read the Boot Camp installation guide. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf
3. Do not post personal information such as phone numbers in public forums.

How to use Boot Camp without an operating disk

Purchased my iMac and received an upgrade to Snow Leapord a week later. Have upgraded several times and now have Lion operating system. Have never received an operating system disc.
Used Boot Camp to partition for PC programs. Boot Camp does not work properly without "insert operating system disc" being completed.
Any one have an idea as to how to get a functioning partition without the operating system disc ??

I suspect that you're asking about an OSX installation disc, not a Windows disc.
There could be one of two issues here.
If Boot Camp is asking for an installation disc BEFORE it's able to partition the drive, it's asking for your Windows installation disc. You should have one if you purchased Windows. You need to purchase Windows to use Boot Camp. I recommend buying the full version of Windows Home or Pro, not the upgrade version -- the upgrade is difficult to install for non-experts.
If you're looking for an OSX installation disc, and, like me, you upgraded to Lion through the app store, you will have to go through a back-door process in order to create this disc. Here's an article on this. http://www.macworld.com/article/161069/2011/07/make_a_bootable_lion_installer.ht ml (I can't guarantee it works. I made a disc like this because I thought I needed it to reload from a Time Machine backup, but it turns out that Lion doesn't require the disc for this, so I never used it.)
When I installed Boot Camp and Windows, I didn't need the OSX installation disc. I'm not sure why you would, in this process. It should only ask for your Windows disc.
If for some reason you downloaded Windows from Microsoft instead of buying a package with a disc, you need to download the ISO version and burn it to a DVD. See this article on downloading the ISO: http://www.mydigitallife.info/windows-7-iso-x86-and-x64-official-direct-download -links-ultimate-professional-and-home-premium/ (Make sure you choose the ISO that matches the version you bought).
Here's instructions on burning an ISO with Disk Utility: http://lifehacker.com/251758/mac-tip--how-to-burn-an-iso-or-dmg-file-to-disc And this thread on burning a Windows DVD in OSX: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2039118?start=0&tstart=0 (Summary: you can use Disk Utility to burn the ISO, but choose a slow burn speed)
Lots to read but that should hopefully help.

Once Boot Camp 3.0 comes out, do I need to reinstall Windows 7?

First of all, is my late 2008 MacBook going to be compatible?
With that out of the way, I would like to do know if it's necessary to reinstall Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit once the new Boot Camp set up is upgraded.
Windows 7 is already on my Mac, the main thing I want is all the proper drivers so it's optmized to run well. I'm not sure if the new Boot Camp update will magically let me run the set up without error messages or what.

Just update Windows with the Boot Camp 3.1 package when it comes out.
Always good policy to make a backup image at some point (WinClone).
It runs well now. If you are getting error messages, take that up.

How to install Boot Camp on a MacBook Pro 2011

Well I bought a new MacBook Pro and I have constantly been trying to install Boot Camp.
When I open Boot Camp it shows me the Introduction, then it asks me if I would like to install the Lastest Windows Supports Software From Apple, and if I would like to Install Windows 7. I tick both boxes and then another page opens.
It asks me if I would like to install it to a DVD or CD, or if I would like to install it to an external hard drive. Now, I have tried both of these, and they both show a page asking me how much space I would like to be Mac space, and Windows space. After I've chosen how much I would like, I click install. After about 30 seconds, a message pops up saying the installer disk could not be found, please insert the installer disk and wait a few seconds, and the click install again.
I have done this many times, and that same message pops up. Please, if any of you people out there have the solution for me it would be gratefully apreciated.
Thanks.

No, it doesn't. You have to purchase the Windows 7 installer. Windows is not included with the computer. Did you discuss the matter with someone when you bought your computer? If you did they should have told you that you would need to buy Windows 7. If you had asked while you were purchasing the computer then you could have paid for Windows at the time and had it installed for you.

How good is Boot Camp when it comes to Music Production?

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