Hello there!
I have been a PC user for over 20 years. Now that I can switch to Apple, I need your opinion in getting a computer for music production.
My cousin gave me a wonderful gift last Christmas – M-Audio Keystation 88es midi controller keyboard, so I can learn how to play piano/keyboard. I sing and play guitar, as well. With this, I decided to start having a home studio recording for personal use. Friends have advised me to replace my old laptop for a USB-powered keyboard like M-Audio (been using Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop for more than 4 years now). I believe that Apple computers are better for music production. My computer has crashed several times due to internal hard disc problem and viruses (common for Dell PCs).
After a little bit of web surfing and researching, I am thinking of getting a MacBook Pro 13-inch, 250 GB, 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Is this good enough for music production? My budget fits on this computer because I will be purchasing other gadgets like microphone, stand, speakers, audio interface, etc. It will be for a beginner like me. Later on, I’ll be getting Pro Tools M-powered 8 music software, but for a start I will use Garage Band or Logic Express.
Do I need to get a larger screen like iMac? The most I can get is the iMac 21.5-inch, 500 GB, 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor as it is the same price as the MacBook Pro that I’m getting. But I need a more portable and handy computer, so I can bring it to social gatherings or concerts. The 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro are beyond my budget ($2,000 total for all, including mics, etc.). I don’t need a bigger storage, because I have a 400 GB external hard drive to save all my files.
Any expert advise will be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Eli
I have been a PC user for over 20 years. Now that I can switch to Apple, I need your opinion in getting a computer for music production.
My cousin gave me a wonderful gift last Christmas – M-Audio Keystation 88es midi controller keyboard, so I can learn how to play piano/keyboard. I sing and play guitar, as well. With this, I decided to start having a home studio recording for personal use. Friends have advised me to replace my old laptop for a USB-powered keyboard like M-Audio (been using Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop for more than 4 years now). I believe that Apple computers are better for music production. My computer has crashed several times due to internal hard disc problem and viruses (common for Dell PCs).
After a little bit of web surfing and researching, I am thinking of getting a MacBook Pro 13-inch, 250 GB, 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Is this good enough for music production? My budget fits on this computer because I will be purchasing other gadgets like microphone, stand, speakers, audio interface, etc. It will be for a beginner like me. Later on, I’ll be getting Pro Tools M-powered 8 music software, but for a start I will use Garage Band or Logic Express.
Do I need to get a larger screen like iMac? The most I can get is the iMac 21.5-inch, 500 GB, 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor as it is the same price as the MacBook Pro that I’m getting. But I need a more portable and handy computer, so I can bring it to social gatherings or concerts. The 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro are beyond my budget ($2,000 total for all, including mics, etc.). I don’t need a bigger storage, because I have a 400 GB external hard drive to save all my files.
Any expert advise will be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Eli