Monitor with x resolution high-dpi monitor recommended. Multi-touch enabled monitor is required for touch operation. Looking at Logic Pro For those on Mojave happily running Logic Pro X So, take your time planning your upgrade to Big Sur.
You may not need it now. But history tells us there eventually will be compelling reasons to upgrade to the newest version of Logic Pro! Offical historical information for Logic Pro is very hard to come by, but the rule of thumb of one version earlier than the macOS that was current when the version of Logic was released will stand you in good stead. So for Logic Pro For Big Sur you are going to need Logic Pro As for suitable computers look up the supported computers for that OS.
We hope that with the information in this article, you will be able to find out which version of your DAW will play nicely with which version of your chosen operating system or vice versa. If you are working with an older version of your DAW then do not expect to be able to have a nice new shiny computer, you will need to stick to a similar vintage of computer as your DAW.
Mike Thornton has been working in the broadcast audio industry for all his working life, some 44 years. Mike has worked with Pro Tools since the mids recording, editing and mixing documentaries, comedy and drama for both radio and TV as well as doing the occasional music project. Avid Pro Tools Compatibility Information. I decided to test how many plug-ins of the most common types I can insert before making the session choke-up. I only tested native plug-ins the ones that come with Pro Tools as those are the ones we all have on our system.
When it came to reverb , which is a lot more consuming when it comes to processing power, I managed to open up instances of D-Verb before having issues with my session. That exceeds by far what most users will ever do with Pro Tools. So, let us take these requirements as a baseline in our search for the right machine for Pro Tools. Say we find a laptop with these specs, what else should we look for?
Keep these words in mind: Memory , Connectivity and Ergonomic Design. In terms of primary memory choice, I recommend choosing a solid state drive SSD instead of a hard drive disk. One reason is the higher speed that a solid state provides and the other reason is fragmentation.
When HDD's fill up information starts to become scattered around the disk and it takes the laptop a lot more time to access files.
The less time you spend waiting for your computer to access your software and files the more time you spend creating amazing things inside of Pro Tools. Another major advantage for the SSD is the lack of noise. Even the quietest HDD still emits noise from the spinning of the disk or the moving of the read arm. Connectivity is one of the biggest issues you have to watch out for when buying the best laptop for Pro Tools. Avoid manufacturer specific ports as much as possible and go for international standards like the ones mentioned above.
While minimum requirement specs are good enough to run most basic Pro Tools session it is time to talk about professional mobile workstations. Let us take a look at some of the best laptops available on the market for Pro Tools:. This series of Dell workstation has it all: processing power with a very powerful i5-i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM, usually a GB solid state flash memory drive, incredible connective flexibility with a huge number of different slots and expansion ports and last but not least, a good size inch screen which is always nice as there is less clutter on the screen.
The screen size is very decent at The Xeon series of processors are high-performance versions of Intel desktop processors designed for use in servers and high-end workstations. Other than that it is fairly similar to the above mentioned laptops. It has 16 GB of RAM, a GB solid state flash memory drive, fabulous connectivity and if you are a Lenovo fan, amazing design — too bad that a lot of people consider Lenovo design very quirky.
Nevertheless, the screen is a very comfortable To conclude, when trying to choose the best laptop for Pro Tools first consider what you will use it for.
Never, ever start from a budget. With this advice in mind and some careful pondering you are ready to go shopping for the centerpiece of your digital studio. I clicked on the Lenovo link and it says it comes with Windows 7. On the first day of I learned the hard way that Avid no longer enables updates to Pro Tools if you have Windows 7. Digidesign has introduced Pro Tools 8 — advanced audio creation and production software, featuring: a new interface; dozens of new plug-ins; five new virtual instruments; new scoring, MIDI, editing, and mixing capabilities; deeper controller integration; and improved ease of installation and use; and enhanced performance.
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