![]() (By the way: Reaper was also performing better in Windows in those tests). As for Studio One, I can't say that I've ever noticed a boost in efficiency when upgrading to new versions of S1 on my Mac. These tests were done a couple of years old, so things may have changed, but a company like Steinberg has had a chance to fix this for quite a few years before 2014, so I wouldn't automatically assume that things are different now. I was also curious about performance and efficiency in Windows 10 compared to Windows 7 (and OS X/macOS), so I did some searching, and it appears that a lot of DAWs that are cross-platform seem to be more efficient when running in Windows, Cubase being one of them, Studio One another. I'm sure I can find my way around in Windows Explorer (is that even what it's called these days?) whenever I need to manage files. However, if I go the Windows route, I will probably go for a "DIY" desktop, keep it offline and only use it for music, so the work I'll actually do on it will be in the familiar and beloved environment of Studio One. ![]() That's just personal choice and what I'm used to. When looking into this a bit, I must say that I markedly prefer Apple's OS. I like the thought of Linux, but Studio One and pretty much all of my other software tools are not supported on that platform, so that means Windows 10 is the only feasible option. So, I have even started thinking about switching OS. ![]() It can be done, but I am a musical engineer, not a computer tech. The Hackintosh route is another option, and it can give me a lot more value per CPU cycle, but such a system can be a challenge to set up, and especially if you want the truly powerful CPUs beyond the i7 6700K which is the highest supported natively by Apple. I've never tried refurbished, but I suppose the rules of used apply. Used prices aren't all that economical and you can never be sure of what shape the hardware is actually in. I don't think I want to go for a used or refurbished Mac. On top of that a new Mac forces you to use Apple's latest OS and not everything is compatible with Sierra or whatever they release next, so there's another Apple quirk I don't like. Besides, buying a top of the line Mac today seems way overpriced for someone mostly concerned about the raw CPU power (I mean, if you need the 5K screen in the iMac or the GPU in the Mac Pro it might make economically sense, but not for my use). It works, yes, but sometimes it smells of planned obsolescence, which is something we could use a lot less of. I guess those two things go hand in hand, sort of, but that makes the hardware mostly closed systems that are almost impossible to upgrade or tweak. I like that it just works, but I don't like the lack of options. I've been using Macs since I started doing music more than 15 years ago, but I'm no Apple fanboy. 96 or preferably 192 kHz), and there's no chance that my current computer can handle such demanding tasks without compromising the workflow significantly. For a project I'm doing after the summer it is requested by the client that everything is recorded, mixed and delivered in hi res (i.e. Repairing it will probably be quite expensive.Ģ. My laptop is having problems with both the battery and the screen. Two separate factors have made me feel that it's time to upgrade:ġ. My audio interface is a Lynx Hilo connected through USB 2, I run OS X Mavericks and my DAW of choice is Studio One (currently using latest version 3.3.3). I currently use a mid 2012 MacBook Pro (with a 15" Retina screen, a 2.6 GHz Intel i7 3720QM CPU, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD) and even though it is some years old now it's still pretty capable for considering it is a highly portable laptop. ![]() I am starting to realise that it might be time pretty soon to upgrade my computer system, and I would like to discuss the various options and hear what you guys think. Do you have any thoughts or recommendations? I will soon have to upgrade my computer system, and in terms of processing power the value of a Windows machine is far better at the moment than what an Apple Mac, my longtime choice of platform, is offering. This is a rather long post, so if you don't have the time, here's a tl dr:
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