512 vs 1 TB for music production apps

[majormike]

Hey,

Guys, do you think it is worth going for the 1 TB model when it comes to music production?

I'm just afraid 1 TB could become outdated in the near future?

 

[mtneer]

Hey,

Guys, do you think it is worth going for the 1 TB model when it comes to music production?

I'm just afraid 1 TB could become outdated in the near future?

I don't understand your premise - why would the 1TB become "outdated"? At least when compared to 512GB??

 

[AppleB]

16/1TB is the minimum I’d consider. If you can get 2TB get it.
I have the 16/TB Mac Mini running Pro Tools 2020.12 and Logic Pro 10.6.1 with a UA Apollo Twin MKII I/O and it’s been great.

 

[majormike]

16/1TB is the minimum I’d consider. If you can get 2TB get it.
I have the 16/TB Mac Mini running Pro Tools 2020.12 and Logic Pro 10.6.1 with a UA Apollo Twin MKII I/O and it’s been great.

I wouldn't use the sessions on the system drive and solely install apps and Plugins there, keep the sessions on an external 2 TB 970 Evo Plus.

 

[AppleB]

I wouldn't use the sessions on the system drive and solely install apps and Plugins there, keep the sessions on an external 2 TB 970 Evo Plus.

If you want 512 to save money I get it but you know what’s better than 2 TB? 3 TB etc.
The Apple charge for a 1TB is pricey but I’d rather second guess not getting a 2TB than not getting a 1TB. 1TB gives me more wiggle room.
My old music production computer a mid 2011 iMac 27 had 1TB internal.
I can’t go lower than that. Either the same or more internal space.

 

[BrianBaughn]

My system drive is 512GB and I run Logic Pro X but I've organized my space-taking samples on additional drives…either by directing the software there by preferences or by using symbolic links on my system drive that point to the folders on the other drives.

 

[satcomer]

Most serious music/audio guys should seriously consider getting a smart NAS to archive your creations stored over time!

 

[majormike]

My system drive is 512GB and I run Logic Pro X but I've organized my space-taking samples on additional drives…either by directing the software there by preferences or by using symbolic links on my system drive that point to the folders on the other drives.

Which Mac are you on?

 

[BrianBaughn]

Which Mac are you on?

This is on an over six-year old hackintosh currently on Mojave. I can see that the future holds an Apple Silicon Mac Mini for me…with external solutions where I now have internals. I can probably hold out for the next-generation version.