tokamusic Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I’m thinking about buying a new MacBook for music production. Currently, I have MacBook Pro 13 inch Mid 2012 2,5 Ghz CPU 16 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz Memory 1 Terrabyte SSD disks Mojave OSX Running Logic Pro X 10.4.1 = I need to be able to keep using this version due to a VST that does not work with later versions. I only use Logic Pro X built-in instruments and 1 third party VST. I do not use a lot of audio. Simply a lot of layers of Logic Pro X internal synths + 1 3rd party synth. No external gear. Only Scarlett Audio Interface + Midi keyboard. I noted that my current setup is slow with 30+ tracks in a song. On top of that, the USB ports have started to become buggy. Also, the line in audio input is kind of buggy. My budget is 1500 EUR Can anyone recommend a MacBook suitable for my current setup but better for my budget of around 1500 EUR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I would recommend a current M1 MacBook Air or 13" M1` MacBook Pro. Here is a recent discussion on those: Still torn between M1 Air and Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherking Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 i don't think a new mac will support logic 10.4.1, and i doubt your plugin (it's an AU, btw, not a 'vst') will work; is it 32bit? either way, check that out with the developer). you're taking a 9-year leap to a new mac... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Sorry I misunderstood, you want to keep going with 10.4.1? That's going to be a bit more challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherking Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 there's just no way a newer mac will run a plugin in logic that earlier versions of logic won't support. you need to either update that plugin, or find a more-modern alternative. when i upgraded my mac/os/logic a year or so ago, i spent an entire weekend bouncing-in-place every instance of a synth plugin i would not be able to use in the new setup (we'll leave the word 'fun' out of this story). but ultimately, worth the time. research, and prepare for what's new, and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsharry23 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) i also want to buy mac book, can any tell me which is best vidmate mobdro Edited July 16, 2021 by paulsharry23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 i also want to buy mac book, can any tell me which is best How much do you want to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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