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![]() Trials/Demosįirst, you’ll want to download trials of a few options to test them out. ![]() We’ve also mentioned this over in our Music Production Software guide, so go give that a read too. They moved everything familiar.Before we delve into the array of options, there are a few key factors that you should take on board. Friends tell me that Win 10 is better than 8, so will give it a shot. Just switched a laptop to windows 10 to check it out. HAH stratology - I'm using windows 7 on my PC. If I can get away with a solution for $500-$800, I will give it a shot for sure. Although I do know Ableton is a powerful and competent program, I'd still like to try messing with Logic Pro X for awhile. I just thought it would be cool to add a mac to a small desk in the corner of my room which would be used only for music work only, just because from using Garage Band - man do I like how Apple's programming feels and how easily I intuitively got around it. ![]() Now they've released newer motherboards, so I am a bit behind the curve! All solid state drives for project work and OS, great video card, sick CPU, and my PC just hums along ( bottom of this thread is current build if anyone's curious). Few Macs will keep up with the PC I custom built for Adobe Premiere Pro. Hah, I'm not planning to switch from PC to mac in general. However, I'd advise to make a special user account for music production only. Optimizing for audio - well, I guess I agree partly with this, but it depends on the performance experienced.Īnd while you don't need to keep the machine off the internet, you don't for a PC either if you're just a little bit smart about it. Third party plugins will not automatically work without a hitch when a new OS comes along. I partly disagree with the ones in bold above. This may be a good place to get started, you can switch to the more complicated, full blown interface later (in Logic's Preferences). When you first start Logic on a new Mac, it will open in a simplified, GarageBand like mode. Even if you read only the chapter about the Finder, it's worth the price of admission (you can get the book in iBooks for your iPad.) David Pogue's 'Missing Manual' books for OS X are great, they will get you started in no time. no need to have an 'audio-only' machine, or keep it off the Internet no need to 'optimise' the computer for audio keep the OS up to date, no need to stay on an outdated OS (given that plug ins and DAW are compatible - all of the good ones keep up with OS releases). do not install any antivirus software or cleaner apps, they do more harm than good Some things will be different when you switch to a Mac: An SSD is always a good idea in terms of performance. Anything above 8GB RAM is good, get more if you plan large projects (over 50 tracks). In terms of specs, all current Macs will run Logic without issue. Logic is the best 'value for money' DAW in terms of content, but it's worth downloading demos of other DAWs, to find out what you like best. Any suggestions you guys may have on what to run Logic Pro X on would be appreciated. I'm asking for some advice/suggestions in this forum because it really seems that there are a lot of very technical folks here. I've already done some research on this and it seems like a late 2012 Mac Mini is the most cost effective way to go, all though the all in one MACs look appealing as well due to the form factor of not having so many wires around. Just not sure on the years of compatibility. So I figure it may also work with a MAC, since MAC software is available. ![]() For an audio interface I run the Kemper SPDIF through a MOTU 828MKii which goes via firewire to my PC (not the usual USB). I've only watched a few tutorials and can get around it, but I find it a bit painful. I currently use Ableton Live 8, and it is a bit non-intuitive and clunky to me. Doing more research, I read that Logic Pro X is Garage Band on super steroids. Garage Band's simplicity and intuitive use struck me and a light went off "this is why people use Apples!", I said to myself. Long story short, and the way I came to purchase a Kemper: Purchased an iPad Mini 2 for use with photo equipment, started messing with Garage Band, this led me to pick up my guitar after a 3 year hiatus, saw a Muse concert around the same time, heard they used this think called a Kemper, looked up Kemper, bought a lunchbox, got rid of my amp and stomps, and here we are. Music would be the dedicated use of the Apple! I am a PC guy (I built a monster PC for photo/video processing) looking to buy an Apple computer (most cost effective solution) of some sort for the sole reason of running Logic Pro X.
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