The only Apple notebook really worth consideration for music-making is the MacBook Pro. From a connectivity standpoint, you get two USB 3 ports, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, and a headphone jack. The 13-inch and 15-inch models are both fairly light (1.58 and 2.04 kg, respectively); however, they differ in terms of power and display size. In the latter case, try to see your preferred software running, because that might make the decision for you.

Top 10 Best Computers for Music Production and Recording 4 comments / Posted Jan 04, 2016 by Oracle Blog So you have the gear; keyboards, speakers, microphones, and most importantly, the ideas storming around in your brain. Outfitting that space comes next. Music recording equipment is not only more sophisticated than it once was — it is also less expensive. As a result, buying the recording studio equipment you want is no longer the budget-busting effort it was in the past. World's Best Computers For Music Production 2017. When considering a computer to purchase for Music production in 2017, I’m sure there are a few questions that come into mind.

Wd utilities mac for my cloud home. Audio Mentor recomends the 6. Processor Always go for Intel processors. They seem to work the best with DAWs and you’re better of with an Intel processor over and AMD processor. For recording music, I always advise getting an i5 processor as a minimum.

Boasting a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, 12GB of memory, and up to 2TB of HD space, this unit is a favorite of mine to get the job done right without any setbacks. If you’re looking for a computer that isn’t a Mac, this may just be your best bang for your buck. • *Processor - Intel Core i7 • *Graphics - Intel HD Graphics 620 • *Memory - 12 GB • *Storage - 2 TB HD Lenovo ThinkPad P50 New to the list the Lenovo ThinkPad is quite an impressive addition to the mix. Displaying a dazzling 4k UHD screen with 180-degree viewing angles, this machine was built to perfection. This machine also lends its audio from Dolby Home Theater, giving it an epic sound for live performances and cinema. This magnificent piece of gear even has a Thunderbolt 3 port for connecting gear like UAD’s flagship Thunderbolt line of devices. If you’re a PC user, you need this machine in your corner.

Lastly, what do you think of this list? What laptop are you using currently to record and produce music? Comment below. Best Laptops For Music Production From 2017 We’ve kept some of the best laptops from last year here below. Feel free to reference them from the list below! 1. Acer Aspire VX 15 The is an affordable gaming laptop with a starting price from only $800.

Yes, in certain apps (e.g. Web browsers) I can make the text bigger, but in many places the software’s interface is fixed in pixels, and so text and buttons just get smaller with the high-res screen. Software developers almost certainly designed the software interface for screens with bigger pixels.

While the USB-C is pretty fast, make sure you get an external drive, preferably an SSD that is fast enough to load & save samples. Though the Razer Blade Stealth is marketed for gaming, where you’ll be putting down money for design & the graphics card, the laptop will perform great for any music production usage.

It is very similar when people ask me: What is the best music production software / DAW for music production? The best is the one you learn and know best. Each program is good as long as you manage to master it, it is like a wild horse that needs to be tamed.

Since its initial release in 1991, SONAR has grown into an extensive and powerful DAW software. SONAR Platinum’s interface is called Skylight and is separated into 5 easy to navigate regions.

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 pricing factor is a major player here as it delivers the most bang for the buck. Best sound cards for music production with premium build and accessories Steinberg UR22 MKII RP Recording Pack The Steinberg UR22 MKII RP recording pack is a surprisingly good package which comes bundled with all the essential accessories. The audio interface delivers professional audio quality at 192kHz and 24-bit while the Class-A PRE Amp mic also supports 48V phantom power. A good microphone is vital to capture the nuances in the audio and the manufacturer offers it as part of the package. Music production has undergone a major change where some have started doing sound production on the go using just an iPad. This sound card is iPad Ready and has CC-mode with a USB mini socket. It also has a full USB port which can be used to connect a Mac or PC.

And these days, most of the music world (and the rest of the world) agrees. If YOU agree as wellget a Mac. So why a PC then? It’s usually 1 of 3 reasons: • Price – Macs are usually more expensive than PC’s, and not everyone can afford them.

Top 5+ Music Recorders and How to Record Music Files on PC or Mac 'I find many of my favorite music videos on YouTube, and want to get the music from the music video. Nox app player windows 10. The most recommended way is to record music off YouTube. But my bulit-in microphone on my laptop fails to do that. Is there good music recording software for my laptop? My laptop is Dell 5000 Series.

IPad camera comparison Camera options abound. Photo: The 9.7-inch iPad Pro benefits from Apple’s latest, greatest camera technology, making it the only iPad in the line with a 12-megapixel camera, an ƒ/2.2 aperture for better light sensitivity, the new True Tone flash,, and the ability to capture Live Photos. The rest of the iPad line, including the larger 12.9-inch Pro, settles for an 8-megapixel camera, an ƒ/2.4 aperture and none of the rest of the new stuff. The FaceTime HD Camera on most of the iPad lineup is a meager 1.2-megapixel affair, though the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro has a 5-megapixel one and the ability to use the Retina Display as a flash. All can record video at 720p resolution and detect faces, which makes sense for the camera that faces our faces. The new, smaller iPad Pro also has the advantage of 4K HD video recording at 3,840-by-2,160 resolution, as well as slo-mo video support for both 1080p at 120 frames per second and 720p at 240 frames per second.

Cons • Windows only. • Plugin multi-processing is disabled on free version. • ReWire and 64-bit mixer engine disabled on free version. Tracktion T5 If you truly want to go the free DAW route, Tracktion 5 is one of the best options.

I was assured by several dealers before buying it that this would work but it doesn’t. Audacity says this is because the (program) needed (maybe ASIO) needs to be paid for. This implies to me that NO free recording programs can record more than two track at a time. This seems a basic requirement but it is rarely mentioned in articles, reviews, and ads. It’s rarely mentioned in regards to budget-priced programs either. Even expensive programs do not provide a list of the digital interfaces they will recognize. I’m pretty puzzled by this.