It is not possible for us to test all built-in or third-party sound cards, and some interfaces do have problems on certain platforms, so please see the specifications page on the Garritan website if you are considering buying a new sound card to run Garritan Personal Orchestra 5. Older sound cards that do not support multiple sample rates, as well as gamer-oriented or home system sound cards, may be problematic. Most computers come with a consumer-grade sound card we recommend that you get a good quality sound interface beyond the one built into your computer. However, you are unlikely to get the best results from a sound card designed for computer games or system sounds. In theory, any audio or sound interface that the manufacturer supports for your operating system and computer, and that has good drivers, should work. Therefore, a good sound card is one of the most important components in optimizing the sound and performance of Garritan Personal Orchestra 5. It will also have a substantial effect on performance (both latency and polyphony). The quality of your audio interface will have a significant effect on the quality of the sound you will hear from Garritan Personal Orchestra 5.

A professional sound card compatible with Core Audio.

High-quality speakers and amplifier, or high-quality headphones.

The ability to assign controllers within your keyboard, music program, or sequencer is recommended.

A MIDI interface may be required if you are using a MIDI keyboard.

A professional sound card compatible with ASIO.

Monitor with 1024x768 resolution or higher.

Internet connection for updates and online registration.

Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM recommended. There is a direct correlation between the amount of available RAM and the number of sounds that can be loaded. The demands of any additional processing software (including the sequencer, audio and effects processors, other plug-ins, and so on) can affect functionality. Please also observe the system requirements of your host application, if applicable. If you are using Garritan Personal Orchestra 5 within a host music program (such as a notation program, DAW, and/or sequencing program), there may be additional resource requirements. The specifications provide the minimum standards.

You can use the ARIA Player on most any modern personal computer that meets the specifications listed below.

The following table lists the computer and hardware requirements for using Garritan Personal Orchestra 5.

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