If you have a home studio and want to keep your budget under $2,000, the Mac mini has also been upgraded with the M1 chip and supports two displays. If you don’t quite have the budget for the Mac Pro, but you still want a really robust desktop machine, the Mac Studio series is worth a look. If you have several MIDI instruments or outboard audio gear that connects via USB, you’ll want something with a lot of ports. Additionally, the Mac Studio series has four Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, and an HDMI port, giving you lots of expansion options for additional accessories, drives, or displays. The RAM and storage options are similar to the Mac Pro depending on if you choose the Studio Max or Studio Ultra.

Similarly, the Mac Studio series is well-suited for creatives who need storage space, RAM, and the processing power of the M1 chip, but don’t necessarily need to go all out with the Mac Pro. Storage can be configured from 512GB to 8TB. Memory starts with 32GB for the base model and can be configured up to a whopping 1.5TB. If budget is not an issue, especially if you’re planning to run a lot of big sessions involving post-production sound with video footage or film scoring, or if you own a professional recording studio, the Mac Pro is a solid choice. Here’s a closer look at each Mac model, so you can see which one will suit your needs.

You live or work in a small space and don’t plan on using an external monitor.

Your home recording setup is pretty simple and you don’t have a lot of equipment to plug in.

You travel a lot and want something portable.

You use Logic Pro X at shows or rehearsals outside your home or in other recording studio environments.

You’re on a tighter budget and want the most storage, RAM, and processing power for your money.

You have more than one monitor or a lot of peripherals to connect, as some desktop Macs have more ports.

You only work with Logic Pro X at home or in the studio.

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