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Switched to Logic Pro X what Mac is reccomended?
I am getting Logic Pro X, I used Pro Tools on Windows, Logic is more intuitive. I am a drummer. I make loops to play too and some live drum recording. 5-6 tracks max. My issue is expense related. I use a 2018 27" for my photography and need to be cost conscious. I have an array of plug-ins...- Drummer_Photog
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- i5 or i7 imac logic pro x
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Digital Audio
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In Catalina how do I get permission?
I use a photo/graphic design app. I want to store saved PreSets for many of the items used within the app. How do I get permission to save to any folder within my System Applications folders? I don't have to manually give each folder permission w Apple+I do I? I am the owner of the iMac, the...- blackxacto
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- catalina 10.15.2 imac presets
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- Forum: macOS Catalina (10.15)
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Two iMacs on a single desk?
Being recently married and living in a quite small flat, space at our home is relatively precious. I’ve already got a 5K iMac and now looking for a 4K one for my wife. We’re planning to put both iMacs on a single desk. Has anyone done this before? Right now, I have a 120x60cm desk from ikea and... -
iPhone 6(S)/Plus How do I get my pictures as files on my mac?
Hello, I want the pictures I took with my iPhone on my iMac as .jpg or .png files. I browsed the internet but it only describes albums I can not cope with. I used some discontinued tool by iSkySoft but there should be an easy way. ;JOOP!- Sciuriware
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- imac iphone photos
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- Forum: iPhone
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When will we see an iMac refresh and what to expect?
I’m looking to swap my current iMac (late 2014) with a brand new one. There’s been a lot of updates and improvements since I got mine, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a new one. But since the last refresh was in March 2019, it doesn’t seem like the right time to invest (yet), so I was hoping... -
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Early 2019 iMac RAM Upgrade
Hey Mac community! Hardware upgrade question here: I just purchased an early 2019 iMac, and I am upgrading the memory via OWC (Other World Computing). Apple states that the newest iteration of the iMac can support up to 64GB of memory, but OWC claims that they have successfully tested this... -
Is it safe to disable the HDD fan completely on iMac 2007 after putting an SSD?
There are 3 fans on my iMac (20 inch mid 2007), one for cpu and gpu, one for hdd and one for the disc drive. The hdd fan is a little bit noisy and I was wondering if it's safe to just unplug the cable or something else to completely disable the fan? Or does it cool other parts of the system too... -
2010 iMac Upgrades
Hi y'all, Recently acquired a 27" mid-2010 iMac(Model A1312, EMC 2390), been planning some upgrades. So far I've got it running OSX 10.12 Sierra, but would like to push it a little bit more. I've got plans to upgrade the CPU, add an SSD, and increase the RAM. The one thing that keeps bugging me...- TheCrunchyDragon
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- 2010 27" imac gpu imac upgrade
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- Forum: iMac
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iMac overloading(power related.).
I have an iMac Late 2012, I was just browsing the net and suddenly I hear a shock near the power outlet and all the lights in the house went off. It tripped a MCB on the inverter. I reversed it and lights came back. I connect the iMac to an APC UPS and I just saw the error it was displaying. The... -
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17" iMac Won't Boot
iMac 17” 2 GHz A1208 does not boot, no chime, no fans or other mechanical activity. Opened it up to see the diagnostic LEDs. Upon plugging in, LED 1 lights up normally, and LED 2 lights up at about half brightness and before I touch the power button. I have not been able to find any... -
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Is an iMac the right choice for me?
I'm moving halfway across the country early next month. Getting my current desktop out there would be a hassle and my parents kind of want me to leave it for them anyway. I'm thinking about an iMac because it would be simpler than having to worry about getting a desktop and a monitor...- apple2385
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- imac
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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New Samsung X5 hard drive died almost immediately on a new iMac
I've had my new iMac 5k Retina (3.6ghz Core i9) for about a week and it's been a great experience. Bought a 500GB Samsung X5 to use as a working drive for video/photo projects. Arrived today, I formatted it for Mac (as I had read was a good idea), no issues there. I moved a few video files to...- slidewilson
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- imac samsung samsung x5
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Can somebody tell me why I can't rename my Mouse and Keyboard on my iMac?
As the title says I bought an iMac late 2013 with Catalina and I can't rename my Mouse and Keyboard? Somebody any idea? Thanks- flodschi22
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- catalina imac keyboard mouse problem
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- Forum: iMac
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My Early 2009 iMac. Still In Action!
Het Guys! So I had this iMac I bought 3 years ago and decided to give it to my mother because I really don't have a use for it. Recently, she had some issues with it, turns out her problems were graphical. So I decided to take it back and give her my newer mac mini, and use this full time. I... -
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Right-to-Repair Groups Don't Buy Apple’s Answers to Congress
You are likely to spend more than 50 percent to repair if a certain part of your MBP is defective and soldered SSD into the logic board will force you to pay even more. https://www.wired.com/story/right-to-repair-apple-answers-congress/- BoycottCookApple
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- imac macbook
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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16” MBP is long overdue for the 120hz display
It is undoubtedly clear that most of the newer device is on the verge of switching to display panel with higher refresh rate and it makes no sense for Apple to continue using subpar 60hz for its pro model. 😱- 1198271
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- imac macbook
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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2009 iMac Upgrade.
Hello! A few years ago I bought an early 09 iMac with the GT130 GPU and 3.06 Penryn CPU. I gave it to my mother because she needed something to watch netflix, hulu, and youtube on. It works... Well it works... most of the time. It has symptoms of a bad GPU, where the screen distorts or just... -
Can't install OS on iMac
Hey Guys, First time poster here :) Hoping someone can help. I have an old iMac - A1312 (2009/10ish) that I'm trying to get working. If I try to boot from internal HDD, I get the question mark folder so am trying to reinstall OSX (High Sierra). Internet recovery prompts me for WiFi and then... -
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Will Apple store upgrade a new iMac base model if I buy it somewhere else?
Costco is having the base iMac 27in on sale for Black Friday and I’m wondering if I bought one could I go right to an Apple store and have them upgrade the CPU? I will upgrade the ssd and ram on my own but I don’t want to lose the warranty by switching out the CPU myself. -
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Why is my iMac running heavy CPU usage, despite there being no apps using this CPU?
I was using Adobe photoshop pretty heavily on my computer, and eventually this heavy use started to work up the fan in my computer. It was concerning because my iMac started to get unusually noisy, almost like a vacuum cleaner or a jet engine, and it went on for some time, even after I started...- overground
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- imac lagging noisy question
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- Forum: iMac
