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When choosing a Mac for music production, you have a few choices.

• We think the best Macs for music production are the iMac 5K and the 13 inch MacBook Pro. The iMac 5K is perfect for your studio, but it doesn't travel well. If you need to produce music on the go, then you need a MacBook Pro. The MacBook Pro has enough power to handle most tasks, and it's light enough to stick in a bag.
• Logic Pro X includes a massive collection of instruments, effects, loops and samples, providing a complete toolkit to create amazing-sounding music. Professional Music Production. Record and edit MIDI or audio using a comprehensive set of editors and tools. Keep takes organised with take folders and build comps quickly with Quick Swipe Comping.
• Bundle includes Apple Mac Mini, 21.5' monitor, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface, AKG P120 studio microphone, AKG K52 headphones, and more! So check out the Complete Desktop Recording Studio and free your musical imagination today.

The first thing you have to decide is if you rather have a desktop computer or a laptop.

Typically, if this is your first mac, or you don't already have a reliable laptop, I'd recommend going for a laptop. Having the ability to bring your studio anywhere is important.

If you prefer to have a large screen when making music and don't plan on working in too many locations, a desktop computer might be a better option for you.

The sleek, space gray Apple Mac Mini comes in a range of specifications, going from entry-level up to Actually Quite Serious, however we've again opted for what we classed as the happy medium. A shade under $1,400 gets you a solid CPU, a healthy amount of RAM and a small but quick SSD. The iMac is a great Mac for studio based musicians. We'd suggest that you exercise some caution though if you are buying an iMac. In August 2020 the 27in model was updated, but the 21.5in model has.

Once you have made that decision, you have to choose the best model for you.

Down below are my top 5 picks for the best Macs for music production. Rightfont 5 5 4 cr2.

Tip: When writing this article, I found that most of these computers were cheapest on Amazon. I recommend comparing prices on Amazonbefore buying directly from Apple.

Mac Pro

If money is not an issue, go for a Mac Pro.

Not to be confused with the Macbook Pro, the Mac Pro is apple's most powerful desktop computer.

Its price starts at $3000.

The Mac Pro is packed with 12GB of ram. Its processor is quad-core and is 3.76GHz.

There are 4 usb 3.0 ports and 6 thunderbolt ports. As for connecting display, you can use either the provided thunderbolt ports or the hdmi port.

The hard drive is 256GB. Don't be alarmed by the small storage capacity (compared to the 1TB+ computers that are standard today). The hard drive is a solid state drive (SSD). This means that there are no moving parts.

Solid state hard drives are a LOT faster than normal hard drives. Doing anything, from booting up, to loading up your favorite DAW, will happen in a fraction of the time that it would with a normal hard drive.

The newest Mac Pro model is noticeably compact.

The first thing you'll notice about the Mac Pro is how small and compact it is. It is perhaps one of the smallest powerhouse computers in the market.

You can tell that the Mac Pro was designed very well. It runs incredibly efficiently and stays cool during use.

iMac

The nice part about buying an iMac, compared to a Mac Pro, Is that the display is built-in. No additional purchases are needed to get up and running with the iMac.

There are 2 main types of iMacs you could get: The Retina and non-Retina version.

The best iMac available is the 27 inch iMac Retina display model.

The Retina iMac starts at $2000 and has a few different variations.

The baseline iMac has 8GB of ram and a 1TB hard drive. It has a nice and powerful 2GB video card as well.

For the average producer, this is more than enough power. Even if you need more power down the road, the iMac is upgradable to 32GB of RAM.

To save some money, you can buy the non-Retina version for only $1099. It still has plenty of power from its 8GB of ram, 500GB hard drive, and 1.4GHz processor.

Mac Mini

Mac Minis have gone down in price a lot over the years.

They are still an amazing performer in the studio and have quite impressive specs for their price.

The cheapest one you could get is $500. If this is all you are willing to spend, by all means go for it, but I would recommend the next option up.

The next option up is $700, BUT has twice the ram, a 1 terabyte hard drive, and a much faster 2.5GHz processor.

The Mac Mini has 4 usb 3.0 ports, 2 thunderbolt 2 ports, and also an hdmi connector if you prefer hdmi over thunderbolt.

$700 is an incredibly low entry barrier to get a Mac. Of course you also need a monitor. Apple has their own expensive displays, but if you're on a budget, you can pick up a third party thunderbolt monitor, such as the ASUS MX279H for only a couple hundred bucks.

Overall, the Mac Mini is an excellent choice for music production.

Macbook Pro

Without a doubt, the Macbook Pro is the best laptop for music production.

Out of all of the few laptops that Apple offers, the Pro model is the most powerful. While it is not as thin as the Air, it is still a lot more portable then most other laptops in the market.

Just like the iMac, there are both Retina and non-Retina versions. The non-Retina Macbook Pro starts at $1099 while the Retina Macbook Pro starts at 1299.

The Retina Macbook Pro comes in both 13 and 15 inch variations. It has 8Gb of RAM and a 2.7Ghz processor.

There is even a 128GB SSD hard drive built-in. If you pay a little more, you can get a 256GB hard drive.

The Macbook Pro has a long-lasting battery that will last for 10 hours. (That would probably translate to roughly 6 hours of heavy audio-editing in a DAW.)

Macbook Air

I included the Macbook Air on this list because it is what I found to be the cheapest Apple Laptop that would hold up to music production.

The Macbook Air starts at $900 and goes as high as $1199.

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You can get your Air in either 11 or 13 inch variations. I would recommend going with the 13 inch model. Those extra 2 inches make a big difference!

The baseline 13 inch Macbook Air will cost you $1000. It has a 1.6GHz processor and has 4GB of ram. You'll immediately notice that the Macbook Air is really fast! This is because of the 128GB flash SSD hard drive inside.

I don't think I even need to mention how portable the Air is. You can stick the think in an envelope if you wanted to!

Overall the Macbook Air is a dream for producing on the go! It is surprisingly powerful and inexpensive.

Summary:

So there you have it!

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• Up to 4-core Intel Core i7 processor
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• Up to 64GB memory
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Powerful creativity and productivity tools live inside every Mac — apps that help you explore, connect and work more efficiently.

Keep your growing library organised and accessible. Perfect your images and create beautiful gifts for sharing. And with iCloud Photos, you can store a lifetime's worth of photos and videos in the cloud.

Tell stories like never before. A simple design and intuitive editing features make it easy to create beautiful 4K movies and Hollywood-style trailers.

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This powerful word processor gives you everything you need to create documents that look beautiful. And read beautifully. It lets you work seamlessly between Mac, iOS and iPadOS devices. And work effortlessly with people who use Microsoft Word.

Create sophisticated spreadsheets with dramatic interactive charts, tables and images that paint a revealing picture of your data. Work seamlessly between Mac, iOS and iPadOS devices. And work effortlessly with people who use Microsoft Excel.

Bring your ideas to life with beautiful presentations. Employ powerful tools and dazzling effects that keep your audience engaged. Work seamlessly between Mac, iOS and iPadOS devices. And work effortlessly with people who use Microsoft PowerPoint.

Safari has innovative features that let you enjoy more of the web. In even more ways. Built-in privacy features help protect your information and keep your Mac secure. An updated start page helps you easily and quickly save, find and share your favourite sites. And Siri suggestions bring up bookmarks, links from your reading list, iCloud Tabs, links you receive in Messages and more.

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The nice part about buying an iMac, compared to a Mac Pro, Is that the display is built-in. No additional purchases are needed to get up and running with the iMac.

There are 2 main types of iMacs you could get: The Retina and non-Retina version.

The best iMac available is the 27 inch iMac Retina display model.

The Retina iMac starts at $2000 and has a few different variations.

The baseline iMac has 8GB of ram and a 1TB hard drive. It has a nice and powerful 2GB video card as well.

For the average producer, this is more than enough power. Even if you need more power down the road, the iMac is upgradable to 32GB of RAM.

To save some money, you can buy the non-Retina version for only $1099. It still has plenty of power from its 8GB of ram, 500GB hard drive, and 1.4GHz processor.

Mac Mini

Mac Minis have gone down in price a lot over the years.

They are still an amazing performer in the studio and have quite impressive specs for their price.

The cheapest one you could get is $500. If this is all you are willing to spend, by all means go for it, but I would recommend the next option up.

The next option up is $700, BUT has twice the ram, a 1 terabyte hard drive, and a much faster 2.5GHz processor.

The Mac Mini has 4 usb 3.0 ports, 2 thunderbolt 2 ports, and also an hdmi connector if you prefer hdmi over thunderbolt.

$700 is an incredibly low entry barrier to get a Mac. Of course you also need a monitor. Apple has their own expensive displays, but if you're on a budget, you can pick up a third party thunderbolt monitor, such as the ASUS MX279H for only a couple hundred bucks.

Overall, the Mac Mini is an excellent choice for music production.

Macbook Pro

Without a doubt, the Macbook Pro is the best laptop for music production.

Out of all of the few laptops that Apple offers, the Pro model is the most powerful. While it is not as thin as the Air, it is still a lot more portable then most other laptops in the market.

Just like the iMac, there are both Retina and non-Retina versions. The non-Retina Macbook Pro starts at $1099 while the Retina Macbook Pro starts at 1299.

The Retina Macbook Pro comes in both 13 and 15 inch variations. It has 8Gb of RAM and a 2.7Ghz processor.

There is even a 128GB SSD hard drive built-in. If you pay a little more, you can get a 256GB hard drive.

The Macbook Pro has a long-lasting battery that will last for 10 hours. (That would probably translate to roughly 6 hours of heavy audio-editing in a DAW.)

Macbook Air

I included the Macbook Air on this list because it is what I found to be the cheapest Apple Laptop that would hold up to music production.

The Macbook Air starts at $900 and goes as high as $1199.

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You can get your Air in either 11 or 13 inch variations. I would recommend going with the 13 inch model. Those extra 2 inches make a big difference!

The baseline 13 inch Macbook Air will cost you $1000. It has a 1.6GHz processor and has 4GB of ram. You'll immediately notice that the Macbook Air is really fast! This is because of the 128GB flash SSD hard drive inside.

I don't think I even need to mention how portable the Air is. You can stick the think in an envelope if you wanted to!

Overall the Macbook Air is a dream for producing on the go! It is surprisingly powerful and inexpensive.

Summary:

So there you have it!

I hope you have learned a bit more about which mac are best for music production. If you still have a question, drop a comment down below!

Want more quality music production knowledge! Sign up for our free email list down below and never regret it!

Previous:

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Save on the new MacBook Air and the new 13‑inch MacBook Pro in our Education Store. Shop education pricing

27-inch modeliMac

MacBook Air

13-inch modelMacBook Pro

Which Mac notebook is right for you?

• 13.3-inch Retina display¹
• Up to 4-core Intel Core i7 processor
• Up to 16GB memory
• Up to 2TB storage²
• Up to 11 hours battery life³
• Touch ID
• Backlit Magic Keyboard

• 13.3-inch Retina display¹
• Up to 4-core Intel Core i7 processor
• Up to 32GB memory
• Up to 4TB storage²
• Up to 10 hours battery life³
• Touch Bar and Touch ID
• Backlit Magic Keyboard

• 16-inch Retina display¹
• Up to 8-core Intel Core i9 processor
• Up to 64GB memory
• Up to 8TB storage²
• Up to 11 hours battery life³
• Touch Bar and Touch ID
• Backlit Magic Keyboard

macOS Big Sur

Doing it all,
in all new ways.

Accessories for Mac

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Free delivery

Get free delivery, straight to your door. See checkout for delivery rates.

Find your reseller

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macOS Catalina

The power of Mac.
Taken further.

Dedicated apps for music, TV and podcasts. Smart new features like Sidecar, powerful technologies for developers and your favourite iPad apps, now on Mac.

macOS

macOS is the operating system that powers every Mac. It lets you do things you simply can't with other computers. That's because it's designed specifically for the hardware it runs on — and vice versa.

iCloud

Phonerescue 3 5 0 – ios data recovery program manual. iCloud safely and securely stores your photos, videos, documents, messages, music, apps and more — and keeps them updated across all your devices. So you always have access to what you want, wherever you want it.

Built-in Apps

Powerful creativity and productivity tools live inside every Mac — apps that help you explore, connect and work more efficiently.

Keep your growing library organised and accessible. Perfect your images and create beautiful gifts for sharing. And with iCloud Photos, you can store a lifetime's worth of photos and videos in the cloud.

Tell stories like never before. A simple design and intuitive editing features make it easy to create beautiful 4K movies and Hollywood-style trailers.

The easiest way to create great-sounding songs on your Mac. With an intuitive interface and access to a complete sound library, it's never been easier to learn, play, record and share music like a pro.

This powerful word processor gives you everything you need to create documents that look beautiful. And read beautifully. It lets you work seamlessly between Mac, iOS and iPadOS devices. And work effortlessly with people who use Microsoft Word.

Create sophisticated spreadsheets with dramatic interactive charts, tables and images that paint a revealing picture of your data. Work seamlessly between Mac, iOS and iPadOS devices. And work effortlessly with people who use Microsoft Excel.

Bring your ideas to life with beautiful presentations. Employ powerful tools and dazzling effects that keep your audience engaged. Work seamlessly between Mac, iOS and iPadOS devices. And work effortlessly with people who use Microsoft PowerPoint.

Safari has innovative features that let you enjoy more of the web. In even more ways. Built-in privacy features help protect your information and keep your Mac secure. An updated start page helps you easily and quickly save, find and share your favourite sites. And Siri suggestions bring up bookmarks, links from your reading list, iCloud Tabs, links you receive in Messages and more.

Pro Apps

For professionals ready to push their creativity, these industry-leading apps offer maximum control over editing, processing and output of music and film.

Logic Pro puts a complete recording and MIDI production studio on your Mac, with everything you need to write, record, edit and mix like never before. And with a huge collection of full-featured plug-ins along with thousands of sounds and loops, you'll have everything you need to go from first inspiration to final master, no matter what kind of music you want to create.

Take your Mac to the stage with a full-screen interface optimised for live performance, flexible hardware control and a massive collection of plug-ins and sounds that are fully compatible with Logic Pro X.

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