My iMac is rapidly coming to the end of its life and I have spotted a MacBook Pro 15 2015 2.8GHz for a decent price at a local shop.
Given that we are still some way from the new Apple Silicon being up and running with Ableton, am I mad/crazy to even be considering a 2015 MacBook Pro? I would be planning to use it for maybe another 2-3 years until Ableton/NI have migrated to Apple Silicon.
I would be running:
Ableton 11
Maschine routed through Ableton
Arturia various synths
There's also a 2018 MacBook Pro 15 in the same shop, although a fair chunk of cash more expensive. Although I have read mixed reports on the redesigned models which don't fill me with confidence.
Ableton 11 on a MacBook Pro 15 2015
Re: Ableton 11 on a MacBook Pro 15 2015
It really depends on how you're using Live, but this is a very capable machine that's plenty enough power for many use(r)s... But who knows what are your needs?
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