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New Computer

Post by ringo kid f » Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:02 pm

Hi Guys

My Mac died after god service the last 5 years and I´m getting a new next week.

I´m going to build the new up just to do music and wondering if you guys have good tips and tricks to do this transision smartest.
I´m all ears so please chip in with your experiences good and bad.

Thanks

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Re: New Computer

Post by ringo kid f » Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:12 pm

NO it´s old and not that fast and the wife is gonna take it over.

SO back to topic getting a brand new and I want to set up the best way. Please post your do and don´t s if you have any.
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Re: New Computer

Post by jmouse » Sat Aug 22, 2015 4:12 am

I just bought a referred late 2013 Macbk pro 15" retina, quad i7 with 512 ssd. Probably saved several hundred bucks.. Same spec as the low/ mid range 2015 model...?

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Re: New Computer

Post by jmouse » Sat Aug 22, 2015 4:14 am

Err..I mean refurbished.

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Re: New Computer

Post by ringo kid f » Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:38 pm

I´m on a MAC and staying in the Apple mafia.

Yes I´m gonna buy 1 of those refurbished too and save a little cash.
But my question was more referring to how to install Ableton the best way, library, plug ins and so on.
Any tips or things i should consider?

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Re: New Computer

Post by jmouse » Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:03 pm

..Apple mafia..lol..like it!
First I'd check the compatibility of any 3rd party software with your OS, especially Yosemite.
Most people would say install the apps on your mac and the sound libraries on an external drive.
Depends on your internal HD size
Also. if you can afford it, get at least 512gb internal storage.(especially if it's an SSD)
Hope this helps.
Cheers
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Re: New Computer

Post by ringo kid f » Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:40 pm

@Jmouse

Thanks for the tips, unfortunately I can´t affort the 512gb SSD and have to go for the smaller option.
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Re: New Computer

Post by Stromkraft » Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:31 am

ringo kid f wrote:@Jmouse

Thanks for the tips, unfortunately I can´t affort the 512gb SSD and have to go for the smaller option.
Really, you can't afford to not go for the SSD. Beg, sell, work extra. You won't regret it. It's like night and day in difference.
Make some music!

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Re: New Computer

Post by ringo kid f » Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:39 pm

The smaller option being 256 gb flash, think I´ll be alright.
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