Back on my 16" MBP, can't really see the big deal about a bigger screen.

[The Cockney Rebel]

Garageband is an excellent way to get started. You can get a lot done with it!! Logic is quite a step up, it’s a complex DAW. Let me put it like this: if you’re used to doing things such as using side-chain compression on your bass (and have it react to the bass drum), you should go straight to Logic.

Fond memories indeed, my background is more DJ/producer than the demo scene. I also had two direct drive turntables and piles of 12 inches😄. I was a big fan of sampling (Akai!).

I used to sample a lot on my Amiga.

I still remember the physical plugin I had to use.

Man, they were great days, and I'm grateful I've been on the "comping journey" from the beginning. My first console was the Atari 2600, first computer was the ZX Spectrum!

Great days.

 

[TracerAnalog]

I used to sample a lot on my Amiga.

I still remember the physical plugin I had to use.

Man, they were great days, and I'm grateful I've been on the "comping journey" from the beginning. My first console was the Atari 2600, first computer was the ZX Spectrum!

Great days.

We’re drifting off topic here, but… my first ‘ ‘synth’ was actually the Commodore 64! Bleeps and noises, sculpting the attack and decay by accessing the sound chip directly 😄

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

We’re drifting off topic here, but… my first ‘ ‘synth’ was actually the Commodore 64! Bleeps and noises, sculpting the attack and decay by accessing the sound chip directly 😄

Stop doing this to me; you’re killing me with nostalgia!!

I had the rubber keyed Speccy, then “upgraded” to the 128 version.

The C64 was undeniably the better computer, but I just went with the Spectrum.

Question: Do you think us “old timers” appreciate tech these days, with the history behind us?

I think I do.

Sending you best wishes.

 

[TracerAnalog]

Stop doing this to me; you’re killing me with nostalgia!!

I had the rubber keyed Speccy, then “upgraded” to the 128 version.

The C64 was undeniably the better computer, but I just went with the Spectrum.

Question: Do you think us “old timers” appreciate tech these days, with the history behind us?

I think I do.

Sending you best wishes.

I certainly do! Best wishes your way too😊👍🏼

 

[txa1265]

I certainly do! Best wishes your way too😊👍🏼

Same - I used to have a double synth stand and a big rack for modules, all of which (and more) I have in plug-ins on my Mac that allow basically unlimited polyphony! Totally appreciate it!

 

[IJBrekke]

I’m new to making music on Mac.

Do you think I should stick with Garagband for a while, or just get Logic now?

You brought back some fond memories, by the way. Was you into the demo scene?

If you jump to Logic (which, by the way, has a “beginner” mode that acts a lot like GarageBand when you start out) make sure to get the education bundle. Same price as Logic at retail ($200) and you get Final Cut + a few other programs.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

If you jump to Logic (which, by the way, has a “beginner” mode that acts a lot like GarageBand when you start out) make sure to get the education bundle. Same price as Logic at retail ($200) and you get Final Cut + a few other programs.

Thanks for that.

 

[h.gilbert]

I've been staying at my nan's, where I have my 13" M2 MBA (love it.)

I'm now at my place, where my 16" M2 MBP is, and to be honest, I don't know why everyone goes on about the 15" screen on the new MBA.

I'm happy with larger, or smaller screen sizes.

Anyway, just thought I'd share, in case anyone's still on the fence.

Wishing you all well.

horses for courses

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

That is so cool - another old fart! 🤣

I used MOTU Professional Composer on a college Mac 512 before getting a Mac Plus in 1986 (I had Apple ][+ before that) and the new Performer software.

Only in the late 90s did I switch for a bit to a PC running Cakewalk, but when Powerbooks became good again ~2000 I came back to Apple and have stayed since. The Atari & Amiga were amazing machines - ahead of their time and sadly never caught on commercially!

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[The Cockney Rebel]

For all of the old skool Amiga lovers in here:

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