HamerOn Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'm sure this has been covered before, but I'm looking to upgrade my platform (my Macbook Pro at 2.0 gz is bumping it's head ever since I added Line 6 Helix Native to the mix). How much iMac to I need to run everything smoothly. I won't be doing anything heavier than Logic on it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 How much are you willing to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamerOn Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 How much are you willing to spend? $1300ish. I should add that my recording is primarily my guitar and bass; with Logic drummer and some synth sounds...but nothing huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Here's a great option for less than 1300 with amazing specs. See it more as a future proof investment. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/FNE02LL/A/Refurbished-215-inch-iMac-34GHz-quad-core-Intel-Core-i5-with-Retina-4K-display Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashermusic Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Personally Triplets, I would not recommend an i5. I know many disagree and I respect that, but I think i7's do so much better with Logic Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Personally Triplets, I would not recommend an i5. I know many disagree and I respect that, but I think i7's do so much better with Logic Pro Of course i7s are better. But they're worth more than 1300 even on a used iMac. You would have to look at iMacs from 2011 and 2012 to be within the OPs budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashermusic Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 True but maybe worth waiting a bit and saving for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamerOn Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Is the i7 recommendation based on doing heavy duty multi tracks with dense forests of Mac generated synth sounds, or just generally speaking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashermusic Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Is the i7 recommendation based on doing heavy duty multi tracks with dense forests of Mac generated synth sounds, or just generally speaking? Both. Obviously the less demanding the load, the less critical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeymonkey35 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Generally speaking, you want the best CPU you can afford. Your DAW will hit your CPU harder than any other program, if you're using lots of FX plugins and soft synths. If you're not using lots of soft synths, you'll probably be just fine with the 3.4 recommended above. You might even prefer it for tracking because it'll run a little cooler and quieter. Bumping up to the 4.0 i7 adds to the price a fair bit (refurbs are ~$2k). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamerOn Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thanks all, after weighing all the input and considering my light soft synth and effects usage, I'm going with Triplets' refurbished 3.4 gz recommendation. Really appreciate the help and insight from everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Great! Let us know how you like your new machine once you got it set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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