13 inch Macbook Pro, feeling some doubts?

[thomasbaker]

Hey guys, I've been a Mac user for about 6 months now and purchased a 13'' inch macbook pro mid-range without retina. It's the 2012 model, I was on a budget and made the decision based upon portability/functionality at the time (I'm a college student and wasn't aptly producing music like I am now). I have been working with Logic Pro and was noticing that a lot of people on various sites just trashing on the MacBook Pro 13'' inch in regards to music production. Will I eventually have to upgrade to a 15'' with better specs if I want to be successful at producing quality tracks? Or can I get away with my current model? (I have an external monitor that I use btw).

Thanks for any input or advice in advance.

[LoopCat]

It will be fine. If in a few years you reach a point were you're pushing the limits of the computer (doubt it) it will probably still have decent re-sale value and you can upgrade to something else. Don't read into internet forums too much on computers/production allot of people on there are people who have more money then sense.

[thomasbaker]

It will be fine. If in a few years you reach a point were you're pushing the limits of the computer (doubt it) it will probably still have decent re-sale value and you can upgrade to something else. Don't read into internet forums too much on computers/production allot of people on there are people who have more money then sense.

Alright sweet I was getting worried and started to have doubts as to whether or not my laptop would be able to handle everything. Just want to make sure that I'm on the right track!

[Kill.I.am]

Porter Robinson produced his breakthrough single "Say My Name" on a 400 $ laptop.

[thomasbaker]

Porter Robinson produced his breakthrough single "Say My Name" on a 400 $ laptop.

Haha very true! I'll keep that in mind as I'm working I gotta stop listening to the tech-heads on the forums sometimes when it comes to producing

[epikeddie]

Hey guys, I've been a Mac user for about 6 months now and purchased a 13'' inch macbook pro mid-range without retina. It's the 2012 model, I was on a budget and made the decision based upon portability/functionality at the time (I'm a college student and wasn't aptly producing music like I am now). I have been working with Logic Pro and was noticing that a lot of people on various sites just trashing on the MacBook Pro 13'' inch in regards to music production. Will I eventually have to upgrade to a 15'' with better specs if I want to be successful at producing quality tracks? Or can I get away with my current model? (I have an external monitor that I use btw).

Thanks for any input or advice in advance.

We produce on a 2011 13" MBP....

We recently produced original tracks and remixes at got chosen for Insomniac's Discovery Project: White Wonderland Contest. Great learning experience and not once did feel like my bone-stock MBP gave me any issues.

I produce in Logic Pro 9 and am currently working hard on integrating an Ableton live performance routine with traditional CDJs. So just go out and learn as much as you can about music theory......and just produce! Screw what others say.....

[thomasbaker]

We produce on a 2011 13" MBP....

We recently produced original tracks and remixes at got chosen for Insomniac's Discovery Project: White Wonderland Contest. Great learning experience and not once did feel like my bone-stock MBP gave me any issues.

I produce in Logic Pro 9 and am currently working hard on integrating an Ableton live performance routine with traditional CDJs. So just go out and learn as much as you can about music theory......and just produce! Screw what others say.....

Sweet Glad to hear you got chosen for that project! Goodjob man. I'll keep that in mind and continue to produce in Logic Pro!

[tekneeq]

I run Logic Pro 9 on a 13" 2010 MBP and it has a Core2Duo. I recently finished a song with 44 tracks. It did lag somewhat but that's definitely pushing the limits. I think you're good to go. Plus you can do work arounds, like bounce midi to audio, and use busses to save on cpu power. Cheers!

[thomasbaker]

I run Logic Pro 9 on a 13" 2010 MBP and it has a Core2Duo. I recently finished a song with 44 tracks. It did lag somewhat but that's definitely pushing the limits. I think you're good to go. Plus you can do work arounds, like bounce midi to audio, and use busses to save on cpu power. Cheers!

thanks! good to hear it haha, do you use any external hardware?

[tekneeq]

thanks! good to hear it haha, do you use any external hardware?

Just an interface. I also run in 32-bit mode.