Mac Pro Spotted in Studio of DJ Calvin Harris Ahead of Launch

[Abazigal]

Can't wait for the next round of drama when the pricing tiers are announced...

 

[BigBoy2018]

Can't wait for the next round of drama when the pricing tiers are announced...

Cant wait for the next round of people screaming ‘IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE PRICE, THIS PRODUCT ISNT FOR YOU’.

 

[jonathanbruce]

I've had a good look at that picture and I'm not convinced its legit! Can't see any shadow generated by the massive footprint it would generate. Also why would anybody decimate the top handle on that, bearing in mind the price it is!

 

[chairguru22]

Why would Calvin Harris stage a hoax?

instead of hoax, could just be using an aftermarket PC case that looks cool. Or more likely, he has a team that makes his equipment for him and that was what someone did...

 

[ascender]

Check out Linus Tech Tips - there's a PC case on the market that is IDENTICAL to the Mac Pro's. Could be a hoax...

The 3rd party case doesn't have the handle on top and you can't lift the whole thing off in one go.

I'm sure its genuine and I'm sure he's not the only person out there to have one.

 

[jonathanbruce]

Also another thing.... I can't see it even plugged in to anything !! no wires around the back, take a real good look at the picture!!

 

[insoft.uk]

Most likely just a PC, with one of them Mac Pro style cases that makes your PC look like a Mac.

 

[itsmeaustend]

Also another thing.... I can't see it even plugged in to anything !! no wires around the back, take a real good look at the picture!!

You're kidding right? I see loads, plus theres plenty of places for them to hide in this photo.

Most likely just a PC, with one of them Mac Pro style cases that makes your PC look like a Mac.

nope. It’s genuine. Google photos of the case you’re talking about, they don’t look like this. specifically the top latch. Unless Calvin designed this new replica, which is silly.

Never heard of Calvin Harris, nor do I really care who he is. But those poor, pathetic feet on that expensive computer... It's a design travesty if I ever saw one!

Have you not heard many modern songs in the past decade? He’s had a few top 40s... I don’t listen to his music either but they still appear around Spotify.
as for the feet.... they’re feet.... what the hell did you want them to look like?

jesus people.

 

[kiiso]

Check out Linus Tech Tips - there's a PC case on the market that is IDENTICAL to the Mac Pro's. Could be a hoax...

The Dune Case does not have the circular latch on top, which is clearly visible on this picture. (there is a rolled up cable arount it)

 

[Darmok N Jalad]

What a messy product placement photo.

 

[Dovydas]

Wow .... I wonder how much this will cost him - surely a breach of whatever NDA Apple had him sign.

What breach? Stop the drama.

 

[The Mercurian]

What breach? Stop the drama.

What drama ?

 

[TrenttonY]

It would've been funny if a can of cola was sitting on it.

 

[tobiastimpe]

Well, one thing is certain -- it's running Mojave and not Catalina, since almost every music and audio and video software company has told all their users NOT to upgrade to Catalina; most applications still require 32-bit plug-ins, etc., even if the software itself was 64-bit.

And now that I see it in real-life use, to me it looks rather clunky, not sleek at all like the Mac Pros before the trash can. (Just my own personal tastes.)

Nope, much of the software that you’re talking about has either already been updated (Waves, Arturia) or has a beta version available (ProTools). And I‘m sure if Apple is giving him a new Mac Pro, it‘s running Catalina with beta/RC versions of ProTools, etc.

 

[skippermonkey]

"It's unnecessarily expensive for us musicians to have a powerhouse graphics card like that."

The RX580 is a tweaked, slightly quicker version of a two-year-old card you can pick up for less than $200.

 

[pmau]

Can't wait for MKBHD praising it, because he got a "normal" configuration from Apple for his studio.
This guy ... since he made the iMac Pro review, I'm done.

 

[H2SO4]

It’s designed to sit under a desk for the next 5-10 years. Nobody who really needs one is going to care what it looks like.

I disagree with that. Apple products are designed to look a certain way for a reason.
Also, define “really needs”.

 

[MBX]

Apple must be gaining some feedback and insight by giving the Mac Pro to celebrity professionals first?

Still says “Coming this fall” but it’s almost winter.

 

[jonathanbruce]

and also it's "crap" photo! I mean c'mon the guy is loaded and probably has decent smartphone yet takes crap photos. Hell my old Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte takes better photos than that !

 

[travelsheep]

still waiting for the $ 400 wheel accessories

 

[DeepIn2U]

Hoping to see an announcement of this and the 16" MBP (which is rumored there are review models already sent out) this Tuesday

macrumors you DO know there is a Windows case fake that looks JUST like the Mac Pro right?!

 

[justperry]

Well, one thing is certain -- it's running Mojave and not Catalina, since almost every music and audio and video software company has told all their users NOT to upgrade to Catalina; most applications still require 32-bit plug-ins, etc., even if the software itself was 64-bit.

And now that I see it in real-life use, to me it looks rather clunky, not sleek at all like the Mac Pros before the trash can. (Just my own personal tastes.)

You don't know, Apple might have loaded this with a 32 bit capable OS Catalina, isn't that in the kernel?!

 

[dogslobber]

Hoping to see an announcement of this and the 16" MBP (which is rumored there are review models already sent out) this Tuesday

I think these are just oversized 15” MBPs.

 

[jonathanbruce]

I'd rather do another Hackintosh with the upcoming Threadripper gen 3 than buy a Mac Pro !!

 

[Brentley88]

Part of me thinks Apple's sly marketing team arranges leaks like this. On the other hand, somebody could be sweating bullets from carelessness. Who knows...