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Re: Best Imac for Protools 2019
Thanks, didn't intend to be redundant. I know from my own experience, re; just about everything, if I had it it to do over I'd do this or that different..
Just thought someone who has been there done that & would have some great advice to share... And you guys do... Much appreciated.. I am configuring now.. I know it's impossible to get something that's 100% perfect. I was wondering if there may already be an ideal Model for Protools & thought I'd inquire from all you Experts. I do appreciate all the Input & am taking it all in.. Thanks, Lars What do you think of this one? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-2...?skuId=6262116 Last edited by larsongs; 12-04-2018 at 11:35 AM. |
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From memory, I'd gauge that the ratio of advice on Fusion drives is roughly 95% against, 5% for. HTH.
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Yes, no fusion drives for protools please
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To tell the truth I'd stay away from an iMac because of heat issues and cpu throttling. If you're comfortable with a used/refurbed machine take a look at what OWC has to offer. There are a lot of machines that will run current versions of PT. I'd get either a 2012 mac Pro cheesegrater or an early Trashcan Mac Pro. My current machine is a 2012 MacPro cheesegrater with 3.46 GHz hex core cpu and ssd on a pcie card for system drive which I got from OWC. |
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key info never provided.. what configuration MBP are you running on now... and what exact problems are you having with it?
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For the most part it works fine & does most of what I want it to do.. Although I can't access anything that requires a newer Operating System.. I haven't upfraded for fear of having problems with ProTools 10.. I can't upload Plugins anymore. I recently called called Waves to buy do a Trial on an Abbey Road Plugin & they said my OS is too old. I called Sweetwater for some Tech Support on anotehr Issue & they can't do a Screen Share. I can't even access Sweetwater's Website.. So I figured it's time to upgrade.... |
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Again, details as asked for before.... CPU? memory? Disk? Exact EMC# or product name. Mid-2012 MBP for example supports all the latest macOS versions... You could test with new stuff by installing on a new drive/partition and not risk your current install. As pointed out before.
Last edited by Darryl Ramm; 12-04-2018 at 04:31 PM. |
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Re: Best Imac for Protools 2019
The best iMac is definitely an iMac Pro with as many cores as possible. I have been rocking my 10 core for a year now. Never failed me. I get lots of tracks and lots of plugs. I also run two ext SSDs, two ext monitors (one 4k and one 1080), 24 tracks in with my Focusritesaffire 56 and two D8s. My previous computer was a 2009 iMac I5 which still runs.
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Are you staying on PT10 or upgrading to PT2018? You write confusing info. A trial (aka demo) of Waves plugins does not require a purchase. |
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I was interested in purchasing a new Waves Abbey Road Plugin & thought I'd like to try the Trial. Waves said my Operating System is too old. I mentioned earlier I purchased the new PT 2018 Upgrade from Sweetwater a couple days ago as it was on Sale for 20% off... I haven't installed it because my Computer can't support it. Hence I'm looking for a new Computer.. Another reason I want a new Computer is my regular Windows based Laptop's Hard Drive fried.. The MacBook will be it's replacement as it runs perfect for most day to day functions. I won't be using it as a DAW.. I hope that's more clear.. Thanks, Lucky |
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