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MacBook Air M1 with Pro Tools
Has anyone done any stress testing of PT on a MacBook Air M1? Is the base configuration powerful enough for a big PT session?
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Re: MacBook Air M1 with Pro Tools
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VI’s? Video? Dolby Atmos? Multiple displays? The 8GB RAM base configuration will not be enough. If it comes with Monterey loaded, it will not be fully PT compatible or compatible at all, depending |
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Re: MacBook Air M1 with Pro Tools
There are several threads about this here on the DUC. Do some reading!
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Re: MacBook Air M1 with Pro Tools
Actually I DID some reading. The threads are all about the M1, not the Air, which was my specific question.
And by “big” I mean at least 60-100 audio tracks with plugins on them. |
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Re: MacBook Air M1 with Pro Tools
The Air is very capable. Silent too. 16gbs ram is a necessity imo. But the lack of ports might hinder you. An audio interface needs one dedicated port. So the remaining port must be used for power, iLok, external drive, and midi controllers. Without power, I was able to run sessions with a UA TB Apollo Solo, and an Anker Hub to connect the iLok and a Samsung T7 external. I was able to work four hours minimum on battery. Lowest buffer. I just wish the M1 Pro had ports similar to the M1 Mac mini. 2 tbolts + 2 USB-A's. Not too shabby. An 8cpu/8gpu iMac will give you two tbolt and two USB-C ports for a few hundred more, PLUS a decent monitor. The Air is an incredible, portable, silent solution that can easily handle the session you describe. You probably could get away with 8gb RAM, but you'll be wearing down the internal SSD with memory swaps. So go with more SSD. My friendly advice is 8cpu/8gpu, 16gb ram, 1-2tb onboard SSD. And of course a hub that allows enough power pass thru to charge while working...
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Re: MacBook Air M1 with Pro Tools
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That said, I don't have specific numbers of tracks or plugins, but it generally opens & manages the same sessions my i9-9900k desktop opens, and shows similar CPU usage.
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