Minimum Hardware Requests
For simple audio editing tasks
Suitable for:
- Audio Editing
- Multitrack recordings
- Mixing and mastering projects with a moderate number of plugins
- Up to approximately 48 audio tracks with normal buffer sizes (512 samples)
Operating system
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
CPU
- 4–8 CPU Cores
- High single-core clock speed is more important than many cores.
- Intel Core i5 or i7 from the 8th generation onwards, Intel Core series or AMD Ryzen 5 or 7
RAM
- 8GB minimal,16 GB recommended
Hard drive storage
- 2 GB for program installation
- 14 GB for instruments and sound
- At least 500 GB internal SSD for system, projects and audio files
Graphics
- An integrated GPU is sufficient; a high-performance GPU is not required for simple audio workflows.
Audio interface
- WDM-enabled sound card or USB-Interface with native ASIO drivers
- 2–8 inputs/outputs
Optimal configuration
For professional work without technical compromises
Suitable for:
- Large recording, mixing and mastering projects
- Extensive use of plugins and virtual instruments
- Low latency during playback
- 64–128 tracks, buffer sizes of 128-256 samples possible with PCIe interface (256-512 samples at 96kHz)
Operating system
- Windows 11 (64-bit) for optimal performance distribution with current CPU models
CPU
- 8–16 CPU Cores
- Very good single-core boost performance
- e.g. Intel Core i7 14700, Intel Core 3 series or AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Insulated housing with good airflow for a studio-suitable, low-noise environment.
RAM
- 32 GB or more
- Dual channel recommended
Hard drive storage
- 2 GB for program installation
- 14 GB for instruments and sound
- 1–2 TB NVMe SSD for system, programs and plugins
- Dedicated SSD/NVMe for projects and audio data
Graphics
- iGPU or quiet dedicated GPU for optimal video acceleration
Audio Interface
- High-quality USB interface
- Latest Windows 11 compatible drivers with low round-trip latencies
- 8–16+ inputs and outputs depending on the task area
High-end configuration
For large productions, post-production, multi-synchronous editing, broadcast
Suitable for:
- Extensive recording, mixing and mastering projects
- Many plugins & buses
- Huge sample libraries
- Extremely stable Low-Latency-Setups
- 128+ tracks, buffer sizes of 128-256 samples possible with PCIe interface (256-512 samples at 96kHz)
- 64+ recording channels (I/O)
- Continuous operation and high reliability
Operating system
- Windows 11 (64-bit) for optimal performance distribution with current CPUs
CPU
- 16–24+ CPU Cores
- A combination of high clock speed and many cores
- e.g. Intel Core i9 14900K, INTEL Core Ultra 7 265K oder AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D
- Insulated housing with good airflow for a studio-suitable, low-noise environment.
RAM
- 64 GB
- 128 GB for extensive multi-synchronization projects or film/post-production workflows
- Dual channel recommended
Hard drive storage (Separate drives recommended)
- 2 GB for program installation
- 14 GB for instruments and sounds
- 1–2 TB NVMe SSD for system, programs, plugins
- 2–4 TB NVMe SSD for audio projects, audio material and samples
- 2-4 TB NVMe SSD for project backups
Graphics
- A dedicated GPU with low DPC latency, ideally passively cooled if necessary.
- Modern graphics card with AVC, HEVC, and AV1 codec support for accelerated video performance
- e.g. current NVIDIA RTX 50 series, AMD Radeon RX series or INTEL Arc
Audio-Interface
- Professional interface with excellent drivers, e.g., RME
- Very low latency even under high CPU load
- Multi-channel I/O, word clock, expandable
Miscellaneous
- Fast USB3-Ports
- Adequate power supply for powering the motherboard, CPU and graphics card
- PCIe connection for sound cards
- Fast network for NAS workflows