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Running Logic Studio, Macbook Or iMac ???
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<blockquote data-quote="Chud" data-source="post: 1014227" data-attributes="member: 145344"><p>The biggest differences are the speed of processor that you can get in an iMac as opposed to the Macbook Pro and the amount of memory expandability of both. </p><p></p><p>Standard on the iMac is 3.06 Ghz and you can go up to a 2.66 Ghz quad core. Best speed on a MBP is a 2.8 Ghz. How much that translates to better processing at the straight dual core option is probably negligible, but the quad core would probably run circles around the dual core on processor hungry tasks.</p><p></p><p>The MBP maxes out at 8gb of ram while the iMac can handle 16gb. I speak from experience of running Cubase 5 on a previous generation MBP that 4gb doesn't quite cut it when running more than a few virtual instruments and plug-ins. I'm upping to 6gb to hopefully alleviate at least some of that issue, and have already done the 7200 rpm 500gb HD which helps a lot as well.</p><p></p><p>So it really comes down to how much actual work you expect the computer to be able to handle, and whether you prefer to be mobile. If you are doing mainly live tracks with not a lot of plug-in power required, a MBP will be good. If you are doing lots of tracks, lots of plug-ins, etc...well, you get the point.</p><p></p><p>I am willing to sacrifice a little performance for the time being in order to not be tethered to a desk. I can bring my rig to the gig, to the musicians, or just out into the living room if I feel like it. My current project is running at about 12 tracks (~20 by the time it's done) with multiple tracks of plug-ins and three virtual instruments right now. The processor is binging out during heavy use, but not so bad that I can't listen back. </p><p></p><p>Hopefully that all helps a bit without being too much to wade through. I thought it would help having some perspective on a current project to relate to. I doubt there's too much difference between the processing demands of the different major programs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chud, post: 1014227, member: 145344"] The biggest differences are the speed of processor that you can get in an iMac as opposed to the Macbook Pro and the amount of memory expandability of both. Standard on the iMac is 3.06 Ghz and you can go up to a 2.66 Ghz quad core. Best speed on a MBP is a 2.8 Ghz. How much that translates to better processing at the straight dual core option is probably negligible, but the quad core would probably run circles around the dual core on processor hungry tasks. The MBP maxes out at 8gb of ram while the iMac can handle 16gb. I speak from experience of running Cubase 5 on a previous generation MBP that 4gb doesn't quite cut it when running more than a few virtual instruments and plug-ins. I'm upping to 6gb to hopefully alleviate at least some of that issue, and have already done the 7200 rpm 500gb HD which helps a lot as well. So it really comes down to how much actual work you expect the computer to be able to handle, and whether you prefer to be mobile. If you are doing mainly live tracks with not a lot of plug-in power required, a MBP will be good. If you are doing lots of tracks, lots of plug-ins, etc...well, you get the point. I am willing to sacrifice a little performance for the time being in order to not be tethered to a desk. I can bring my rig to the gig, to the musicians, or just out into the living room if I feel like it. My current project is running at about 12 tracks (~20 by the time it's done) with multiple tracks of plug-ins and three virtual instruments right now. The processor is binging out during heavy use, but not so bad that I can't listen back. Hopefully that all helps a bit without being too much to wade through. I thought it would help having some perspective on a current project to relate to. I doubt there's too much difference between the processing demands of the different major programs. [/QUOTE]
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