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Re: OT Query Mac purchase
IF its all about running virtual instruments, he needs a fast and powerful
machine. I recommend the i7 processors on the iMacs or MBPs.
If he is only recording midi data and spitting back out to external sound
modules, then a trailing edge machine would suffice.
Daniel
On Jun 30, 2011, at 2:08 AM, Rick Walker wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I have a client who is considering putting together a midi recording
> setup using a Mac computer.
>
> He's going to use VSTi instruments with a keyboard almost exclusively
> and very little real time audio.
>
> He wondered whether a brand new Mac Mini or a Macbook would do the trick
> or whether he should fork out the extra dough and get a Macbook Pro.
>
> My MBP is over 4 years old now so I can't really advise him.
>
> Would you mind letting me know what you guys know about such a purchase?
>
> Thanks a lot,
>
> Rick Walker
>