Using new Mac laptop to run studio?
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This forum is for seeking solutions to technical problems involving Digital Performer and/or plug-ins on MacOS, as well as feature requests, criticisms, comparison to other DAWs.
This forum is for seeking solutions to technical problems involving Digital Performer and/or plug-ins on MacOS, as well as feature requests, criticisms, comparison to other DAWs.
Re: Using new Mac laptop to run studio?
I know you're looking at a portable, but my 2011 Mac mini is significantly faster than my quad core 2006 Mac Pro. Feels faster in just about every way. And it sucks way less power as well! It handles my DP work with ease. Pretty much anything in the current Mac lineup will be a significant upgrade for you. Just find a machine that has the ports that you need, and you should be fine.
iMac 2017 4.2 i7, 32 GB RAM, Mac OS 10.12.6
DP 9.52
Motu 896mk3 hybrid, True Systems Precision 8, Apogee Rosetta 800
DP 9.52
Motu 896mk3 hybrid, True Systems Precision 8, Apogee Rosetta 800
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Kellog
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Re: Using new Mac laptop to run studio?
Appreciate the continued input everyone. Excited to take tne plunge after I see if Apple drops the current prices a bit. But my lawn tractor has bitten the dust and may make a financial detour necessary. Grrrr...
Mac mini (2018) 3.2 Ghz 6 Core Intel Core i7 w/64 GB ram, OSX Catalina 10.15.7, DP 10.13, UAD Apollo Quad, Komplete 13 Ultimate, Superior Drummer 3, EZ Keys, EZ Bass, EZ Mix 2, Stylus RMX 1.7f, Avid Eleven Rack.
Re: Using new Mac laptop to run studio?
A Caveat:
If you push a MBP hard at all, you will invoke the dreaded fans and their accompanying noise. This is def a problem recording quieter tracks, esp if you have a one room studio like mine (detached building).
I'm almost done with an isolation box (with cooling) and I'll post pics if it turns out to be successful, but it's kind of awkward.
If you push a MBP hard at all, you will invoke the dreaded fans and their accompanying noise. This is def a problem recording quieter tracks, esp if you have a one room studio like mine (detached building).
I'm almost done with an isolation box (with cooling) and I'll post pics if it turns out to be successful, but it's kind of awkward.
-Todzilla
Huge sound generation & capture facilities
On the banks of the River Eno
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DP 8!!!, OSX 10.7.3, 15" MacBook Pro w 16G RAM 256G SSD & 630GHD, MOTU 896HD, MX4, Komplete 8, Apogee Symphony I/O, Neumann U-89, pair of Peluso P12s, Seventh Circle & Demeter preamps, Lava lamp, stuffed frog playing bongos
Huge sound generation & capture facilities
On the banks of the River Eno
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DP 8!!!, OSX 10.7.3, 15" MacBook Pro w 16G RAM 256G SSD & 630GHD, MOTU 896HD, MX4, Komplete 8, Apogee Symphony I/O, Neumann U-89, pair of Peluso P12s, Seventh Circle & Demeter preamps, Lava lamp, stuffed frog playing bongos