Logic Pro

[Schnitzel1979]

Hi everybody,

I am planning to get a new M4 Mac Mini. Planning on using Logic Pro 11.
I am not sure, which model to take:
- M4 or M4 pro
- 10 core, 12 core or 14 core
- 16, 24 or 48 gb ram
- 256 or 512 ssd

Is anybody in the same situation ?
Thank you !

Best regards,
Schnitzel

 

[rm5]

Hi! I would say your choice depends on what you'll be doing in Logic Pro. I would suggest getting the highest-end model you can afford, as parts are not upgradable, and you'll want to future-proof yourself.

 

[haralds]

Pro for sure, 48GB, as much disk as you can afford.

 

[Outsiderdude26]

it really depends on what you're doing. i was able to master a grammy nominated track on a base model m2 air (8 gb 128gb) with a nvme external drive.

102 tracks (84 audio, 18 midi) 40 plug ins (mix of audio units and vst)

knowing what plug ins, the size of the project, balancing what you can afford and how to properly use the tools on hand is more important that "raw" power

 

[Schnitzel1979]

@All, thanks for your answers;
I am totally new to Logic Pro, so I will most likely start with midi tracks
I looked at possible books for LP 11, but there are not much yet at the market

 

[randomfreeform]

Check out 2 great ones!!
AppleBooks
'logic pro Edgar Rothermich'...

and YouTube's
'WhyLogicProRules'...

Why Logic Pro Rules

The website and YouTube channel dedicated to helping you get the most you can out of Apple's Logic Pro. P.S. "Logic Pro" is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. “Why Logic Pro Rules" is an independent website & YouTube channel and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by...

www.youtube.com

 

[rm5]

@All, thanks for your answers;
I am totally new to Logic Pro, so I will most likely start with midi tracks
I looked at possible books for LP 11, but there are not much yet at the market

Of course! I also worked on several 80-track MIDI orchestral mockups in Logic on my old M1 Air, and, besides running out of RAM, it handled it well.

I would say yes, do as much self-teaching as possible unless you want to take actual classes (which, I've done both, and I like both methods of learning). YT channels like "Why Logic Pro Rules" (as @randomfreeform mentioned) are good resources to start! Also, if you wanna get deeper into specific kinds of production, like orchestral music, EDM, recording live instruments, etc. - look for YT channels specifically dedicated to that. Or look for people who you could take lessons from, if formal education is what you're after.

 

[rm5]

it really depends on what you're doing. i was able to master a grammy nominated track on a base model m2 air (8 gb 128gb) with a nvme external drive.

102 tracks (84 audio, 18 midi) 40 plug ins (mix of audio units and vst)

knowing what plug ins, the size of the project, balancing what you can afford and how to properly use the tools on hand is more important that "raw" power

Ive done similar work in the past, albeit not grammy-winning, nor with 40 plugins. Many, many MIDI tracks though. Only bottleneck was 16 GB of RAM. Needed at least 4x that to handle all those sample libraries well.