![]() The overheating issue isn’t as bad as last year’s model, where the laptop would often freeze and the chassis would be warm to the touch, even during simple tasks. If they did, there would have been no performance loss due to overheating, but the machine would run louder. When comparing the GPU performance, the M1 Pro is twice as fast the regular M1 and 150 percent faster than i9 found on its predecessor.ĭuring our testing, the MacBook Pro did suffer from thermal throttling, however we didn’t hear the fans turn on to their full capacity. These performance gains were apparent when using Pro Tools, as we could run more tracks simultaneously on the MacBook Pro than any other laptop we tested. In our benchmark tests, we found the M1 Pro to be about 65 percent faster than the regular M1 and about 20 percent faster than the i9 found on the previous 16-inch MacBook Pro. It comes with the M1 Pro which has a 10-core CPU, 16-core neural engine and 16-core GPU. The 16-inch MacBook Pro has been the top choice for all kinds of creators including music producers. Source: Official Pro Tools System Requirements Page ![]() Pro Tools 2022.4 now has this license is built into the software so the separate DigiLink I/O is not necessary. USB port, FireWire port or Thunderbolt port for CoreAudio-supported audio deviceįor both mac and Windows, Pro Tools Ultimate 2021.12 and earlier requires a Pro Tools DigiLink I/O license to access HD hardware. USB-port, FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device PCIe slot for HDX or HD Native card (incl. Internet connection and 15 GB disk space for installation Pro Tools Ultimate/Flex – M1 (see computer specifications below) or Intel® Core i5 (specific models only) or Intel® Core i7 processor Pro Tools Ultimate/Flex – Intel® Core i9 or Intel® Xeon processor Pro Tools Artist & Studio – M1 (see computer specifications below) or Intel® Core i5 processor Pro Tools Artist & Studio – Intel® Core i5 processor MacOS 10.14.6, 10.15.7, 11.6, 12.3 (PT 2021.12 and later with 2022.2 Plugins) (please find version specific qualifications in the macOS Compatibility Grid below) Intel® PC Windows 10 & 11 Home, Pro, and Enterprise 64-bit Editions (please find version specific qualifications in the Windows OS Compatibility Grid below) Windows 10 & 11 for Workstations supported on Intel® Xeon processor-equipped machines Minimum System Requirements for Pro Tools Windows It is not a hard and fast rule! Windows can run Pro Tools as good as Mac, so stick to the OS you are used to, unless you are wanting to make a switch for some reason. If you’re already used to Windows and aren’t comfortable with switching then you don’t have to worry about it. Going with Mac does have its perks, but Pro Tools works well on all platforms. You won’t have a difficult time resolving any problems you encounter, and the developers focus a bit more on the Mac community. If you are a heavy user and do not have mobile requirements, then a desktop may be a better fit for you.Ī large part of the Pro Tools community uses Mac, so there is a lot of community support if you go with macOS. 16 GB as a minimum is highly recommended but 32 GB will be ideal. In our testing, we did use a laptop with 12 GB of RAM and it did feel like we were pushing it. Even Pro Tools recommends 32 GB of RAM, but there are users who even run it on 8 GB and somehow manage their workflow, it is however not recommended that you do so. ![]() You will also need at least 16 GB of RAM, but getting more is always better to ensure you never run into any stutters or crashes. In any case, external storage will almost always be required. The best case would be to go with a 1 TB SSD and buy an additional 5 TB storage for archiving projects or having them off your computer if you do not intend to work on them right away. ![]() However, it is a hassle and you’d rather fork a little more ( around $1000 or so) and save yourself the trouble while working on projects. under $500), you can get a laptop with 512 GB of SSD storage and purchase an external HDD drive for storing your project files. Recommended Read: Best Laptop for Ableton Live ![]()
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