New Mac User?, Newbie questions Options

[Kaumbo]

Hello there. I'm new here I'm considering to get a Mac (I think it works better for making music - and this is a question I'd like you to answer).
I am new in music production either.
Should I get a Mac? Is it better?
thanks

[cidsinga]

Yes, you should! ;-)

[deaconblue]

The beauty of using a Mac is that the computer hardware and software are designed to work together 100%. PCs, even really good ones, are put together with pieces from various manufacturers and that means you need drivers from various vendors. The fewer vendors involved in getting your OS and hardware to work together, the less time you'll spend troubleshooting problems with your machine.

Relatively speaking, the Mac is much more integrated at all levels, so you'll have more time to spend learning your software and building your core skills in music production. And less time having to be a computer geek.

And I say that because I am a computer geek and love my Mac 'cause I don't have to be.

peace.

[mortalengines]

I love mine and it's old by current standards.

[Guitardaddy]

Hello there. I'm new here I'm considering to get a Mac (I think it works better for making music - and this is a question I'd like you to answer).
I am new in music production either.
Should I get a Mac? Is it better?
thanks

It really doesn't matter, they both do the same thing with regard to recording music on a computer
I would do some research on what is the best recording software for what you want to do and choose from there

[Kaumbo]

Thanks! I think (despite the buy of a Mac) I'll get the Logic studio.
Furthermore, what's your suggestion about:
--Nordlead 2
--TB 303
--a good soundcard
--a good monitor
?

This post has been edited by Kaumbo: Sat 23 Feb 2008, 12:15

[Mac Daddy]

Kaumbo,

{Friday February 22, 2008. 11:31
Hello there. I'm new here I'm considering to get a Mac (I think it works better for making music - and this is a question I'd like you to answer). I am new in music production either. Should I get a Mac? Is it better?
thanks}

Kaumbo... Both Mac and PC can accomplish the job of Music Production/Creation... If money is not a problem, get a Macintosh.

[qusp74]

definitely you should. even taking money into it; these days macs pricing compares favourably with any QUALITY PC; sure you can get a peace of crap cheap PC for less but the amount of time spent keeping it breathing will soon increase that price. Its down to personal preference these days really, My preference is MAC all the way.

This post has been edited by qusp74: Sat 23 Feb 2008, 15:46

[qusp74]

Really though, it sounds to me like you are shopping out of a catalog; and that you seem to be wanting to buy what other people are using. If budget really isn't an issue, I recomend that you go into your nearest quality music store, wave some money around and ask if you can try before you buy. Buy yourself a good computer (a mac pro will do fine), a monster synth (your Nord will do well here), a quality interface (anything by RME or MOTU, which model will depend on how many ins and outs you require), and as for your monitors ( my KRK's are great but with a larger bank balance I would buy Dynaudio), but with this section more than most is down to what sounds good to you; some would disagree because to the untrained ear, big sound sounds better but in the recording environment a fairly uncoloured sound is normally preferred. I like a little Flavour myself

That; I think, apart from the purchase of sequencing software (Logic, Cubase etc) is where you should pause and work with that for a while before breaking the bank buying what you think you need rather than what you actually need. Play with that for a while until you notice any gaps that need filling.

In finishing quality music doesn't come from a box, it comes from the heart. I wont comment further because I don't know what your musical background is. Get to know your gear, take some short courses if you have the time and Jam, Jam, Jam.

This post has been edited by qusp74: Sat 23 Feb 2008, 16:36

[mortalengines]

The money is not that much of an issue either....there are guys that are doing incredible stuff with Mac Minis even.....the Mac Pro is expensive but, for what it does, you will spend just as much if not more for an equivalent PC.