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What’s the best Mac for audio production?
The more I’ve thought about the current state of Mac desktops, the more glaring the lack of an M1 Pro option has become. Most of the tech pundits I follow focus on the video capabilities of Macs, so they’ve all been blown away by the Mac Studio with its M1 Max and M1 Ultra options…and rightly so. But that’s only part of the story. Since my background leans much more toward music, I wondered: which Mac is the best option for audio production?
I still believe in the iMac Pro
Ever since Apple’s Peek Performance event at the beginning of the month, there has been a ton of chatter on blogs and on Twitter about Apple scrapping the idea of an iMac Pro. I think they’re all wrong. Here’s why.
The new iMac: Who’s it for?
The rumors were true. Last week, Apple announced the first complete redesign of the iMac since roughly 2009 (or 2007, depending on who’s counting). As with most new Mac announcements, you might be wondering if this is a good time to upgrade or if you should keep waiting for the next thing.
Spring has sprung - Apple announces April event
You can usually count on Apple to release new products in March each year, either through a full-fledged event or, at the very least, a press release. March 2021 brought no such announcements, and I started to worry that we might have to wait until summer for anything new. Thankfully, Apple finally announced their “Spring Loaded” event, which will take place on April 20th. Here’s a quick rundown of what we should expect to see.