Mac Studio BASE model is ENOUGH! 🤯
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- In this video, I tell you why the base model Mac Studio is enough for all graphic designers, photographers, and most video editors. How does it compare even against a fully loaded 28-Core Mac Pro? Watch my video to find out.
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00:00 - INTRO
00:42 - ENOUGH?
01:20 - MAIN POINT
01:41 - UNBOXING
01:53 - FOR WHO?
02:41 - THANK YOU!
03:01 - SPECS
03:52 - DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY
04:15 - 512GB is ENOUGH
05:15 - Add 4TB!
05:51 - My iPad Stand!
07:00 - External Displays
07:24 - VS. 28-Core Mac Pro
09:13 - CONCLUSION
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I upgraded to a 2 TB SSD and 64 GB of Ram (I got burnt once have too low of ram) for the Studio Max. So far (knocking on wood) I'm loving it.
Johnny, I love your review videos. So many of the other Mac review channels on CZcams are far-too-hyped, hair-on-fire things that raise my blood pressure. Yours are informative, soothing, and appreciated.
1tb upgrade is a must 👌
I would have to add that upgrading things like the SSD to larger storage helps with management. Also the 1TB or larger drive is faster than the 512 base.
I agree. I love my Studio and I’m also using just the base model. It’s a 5-7 year computer for me easily. We’d have to move to 8K video before I think this thing would struggle. It’s insane. My only hiccup is apps that haven’t been updated to Apple silicone. I also wish this came with 1TB storage but I have 16tb RAID thunderbolt storage so it’s really not needed. Dang, I was gonna order the stand but I’m 1 day too late seeing this.
Great review! I agree totally about the base model, I have one at home and work, and I haven't been able to really challenge it. I use Final Cut Pro, Motion, After Effects, Pixelmator, Photoshop. Sometimes 2 or 3 of them at the same time, and it never starts to fade.
The comments we look for! Thanks!
A bigger internal storage size is available when you buy it. However you are stuck with whatever you bought it with ( internally ). So be aware it is a permanent decision**** I think this should have been mentioned. Maybe it was mentioned and I missed it. It"s not much more expensive upgrading the Internal storage vs the cost of a quality external high speed SSD. I got mine with 1 TB I think it was somewhere around 2400$ with 1TB. If it's going to be your main computer for years. It's well worth it.
The upgrade costs for memory and the SSD are insane even for Apple. These elements don't cost them even a fraction of what they charge to make, so maybe if they offered these upgrades at 1/2 their current cost, they'd get more people buying and still make good money., plus make customers happier.
Since the release of the Mac Mini M2 Pro the lines have been blurred performance wise a little, but think it might be worth hanging fire to see what the next Studio released is like. Keeping the price static in the UK would be a good start. If it gets into the autumn, wouldn't be surprised if the next version jumps to M3 rather than M2.
Exactly! So important: "if you know or plan that you gonna use this new Mac for YEARS then consider picking a larger capacity internal SSD".
Based on history: OSes and apps will grow over time and you will fill up the storage more and more over the years. This will continue.
I got an OLD desktop Mac and planning to buy a new one and I feel that I cannot wait for M3 or M4. There will always come better chips in the future. Both M1 and M2 are crazy much better than what I got. I'm talking about Pro/Max editions of Apple's own chips.
512 GB in a "Pro" Mac in 2022-2023 feels really like less than the bare minimum. Especially if you plan to use your Mac for a couple of years.
However, if you KNOW that you mainly gonna use external storage devices for your workflow then 512 GB might be good enough. So it really depends on HOW you gonna use your Mac and how you gonna store your files/projects.
No matter what, a bigger SSD is always better. Will last longer based on physics/mechanics. There's no so called "moving parts" in any SSD but everytime you write to the cells they wear out very slowly. So the larger SSD the better.
About RAM I got a good feeling that the standard 32 GB will work so great for all average users and for many "semi pros" but also for some pro users.
RAM: MAYBE pick 64 GB, really maybe.
SSD: def go for more than 512 GB. At least 1 TB. 1 or 2 TB.
My dream is 64 GB RAM and 4 TB SSD but that will break my budget. I'm thinking about 32 GB RAM and 2 TB (internal) SSD. For more storage I can always use external HDDs or SSDs, maybe invest in a NAS.
Two great things about Mac Studio:
1 - 32 GB RAM as standard!
2 - 10 Gbps Ethernet as standard!
And of course it's great to have those two USB-A ports as well. But this is not unique since Mac Mini also got that.
If you compare Mac Mini Pro and Mac Studio with the same CPU cores, 10 Gbps Ethernet and 32 GB RAM and same SSD size, then Mac Studio is only a fraction more expensive, and for that little extra you get:
+ way more GPU cores
+ huge heat sink so the M2 chip will not become that warm so the fans are kind of idle
+ the I/O on the front (two USB-C and SD card slot)
+ the "SSD" (storage) is not soldered, it's removable for a possible future easy swap (for same size) in case a repair is needed
It's really great additions that you don't get with Mac Mini Pro.
I like everything about the base model Mac Studio except the storage. Should be 1 TB as standard. Of course Apple is putting a 512 GB as standard so they will make more money from the customers that will change to 1 TB or more when they buy the machine. It's around 2 weeks of delivery if you wanna make changes on the base model. But it's worth it. I mean, what is 2 weeks of waiting if you gonna use that Mac for years?
Final words: I cannot recommend 32 or 64 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD or more to anyone. It's always a personal decision. We all have to think for ourselves. But I believe that almost all customers will not regret a SSD upgrade to at least 1 TB. In the end of the day it's up to our needs and wallets which config we gonna buy.
(For some pro users the M2 Ultra base model is the best buy. That is actually a Dual M2 Max, that's why it got 64 GB RAM. Do you need M2 Ultra? I believe that you know if you need it. Never forget that your Mac is a tool for the workflow. And if that Mac model is worth the money depends on the return of investment that all tech youtubers never talk about. There's 2 kind of return of investment: pure money for businesses and making the days better for home users.)
Thanks much! I just started configuring my low-end Mac Studio yesterday. You deal with the very issues I've facing, particularly the storage space.
Just had the same basic Studio M1 Max and Studio Display delivered, ordered from Costco in the U.K., much quicker delivery time than Apple. I even got the same Sandisk Extreme Pro external drive too. After nearly 8 years my old iMac 27” is struggling with Capture One and Affinity, can’t wait to get it set up and working…thanks for the video👍🏻
I love your environment. It’s so calm & effective ❤️
Great video and I love your calm presentation style. I agree 100% with your assessments. I'm a fine art photographer and designer and I've discovered that buying a base model Mac on the cusp of a new release and doing so at a higher frequency nets me a better, more capable machine than trying to over-spec a system to future-proof it, as I used to do. And it's more cost effective, because I usually get a better trade-in value to initial cost on base models. I have the same Mac Studio and the display on the way to replace my base model iMac Pro. I'm thrilled that I can upgrade to another base Studio in two or three years and not have to pay a premium for a new display like the old iMac days. Add to that the combination of cloud storage and a pair of SanDisk Extremes, and you're correct, 512 gb is quite workable for storage. Subscribed!
That is a really great strategy, which nets you the latest Mac at the lowest price!
Enjoying your content and presentation. Excellent quality. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
Great video
Very informative and on point
No nonsense and concise
Thanks for sharing subbed your channel
The Mac Studio is an amazing machine. If I didn't already have a 14" MBP I would scoop one up. Great video Johnny. Love the asthetics/feel.
MBP is 100 x better machine, you have the one you want already lol trust me. This thing is so limited, you'd be disappointed with it.
How so?
I agree 100%. I've got a five cam livestreaming rig (Zoom Q2n4k cams, 1080p) and run my audio through Logic Pro via Focusrite Clarett+ 8pre interface. All that gets shoved together and streamed out via OBS. Other programs running are Chrome so I can chat with an audience, Moises and iTunes ("Music", ugh) for the drumless tracks and maybe I'll also have Zoom (the conference software) running all the while. And oh yeah I phorgot to close Fotoshop.
On my old system (2018 Macbook Pro, the "mid-level" $3200 model, one up from the base) I needed an eGPU to make all that spin, otherwise I'd get so much system lag; the video would get choppy, the track would skip, and it was a mess.
The new "Base model Mac Studio" does not even blink when I start up all the programs. I have the performance monitor up, showing all the cores working. While the first two are rather spiked, the rest of them are like "meh, call us when you need something!"
I've had no issues at all with this computer. And just so I don't jinx it, *Mecalekka-hi-mekka-chiney-ho* [throws salt over shoulder]
I'm convinced on the M1 Max Studio. My 2015 retina MacBook Pro is really starting to affect my productivity for design work. Since I work from home now, I don't really need the laptop anymore, if should that need arise, I will still have the laptop to fall back on for work trips.
Did you end up getting one? I'm in the same boat currently, i have a late 2015 5k imac but it's starting to really slow my productivity down
I ordered mine this week. I am beyond thrilled to see it crush my music production needs with ease. Thanks!
I no longer need to freeze tracks in the middle of a writing session. It just works. Music is more fun without interruptions for admin tasks. :)
Bro, you are so eloquent! I could listen to you all day long. What a great slice of content- thx
Thank you!
Thanks for your sharing!
Thanks for this insight
For graphic designers, I would also add that an external scratch disk is definitely a good investment if you're going with the base storage configuration.
Thank you for a great introduction to the Mac Studio; I have been contemplating moving from Windows 10 to Mac and your presentation convinced me to buy the Mac Studio.
Your description was clear and precise (most reviews are too complicated for me) as well as being ver articulate in your description.
I'd like to know more about using my external HDD formatted for Windows with Apple Mac though.
great review, same setup and loving it
Great video / thanks a lot
You have one of the best on camera presence I have ever seen. How'd you get so comfortable?
Bought a 2013 maxed Mac Pro for its size, cost and performance. It does everything I need and more. Maybe in ten years I’ll get a Mac Studio
Also quite surprised how reasonably priced the base mac studio is for what you get. It's all I will ever need for the work I do (which is software development).
yea bro!
Great video, super clean, my cup of tea! Sub for sure
Loved your video. I just ordered th Studio Max because I have a 2013 iMac 27 inch that has seen better days. I know I can migrate my data to the new one when it arrives, but I am concerned about how well my subscription Lightroom/Photoshop will migrate. I do not do video. I assume there will be some adjustments.
Justifying the 512-GB SSD is ridiculous!
Facts. Should be at least 1TB
Spot on, completely ridiculous. Bad advice to advise people who are currently have a half full 1TB drive to move to a brand-new machine costing £2000 with only a none, internally upgradable, 512GB Drive.
I remember working with SGI Indigo machines mid 90ties, very expensive, for the time really good, but loud, hell expensive and still not enough perfomance.
Thank you Johnny,
Very timely, my late 2012 27" iMac and 2014 MacBook Pro , not coping, especially with the purchase of my new Nikon Z9 (old body, 16mp D4s was fine), now getting back into FCPX,
not sure how the Studio will cope with 8K video?
Regards,
Gary
........ AU
Hey Johnny, nice video - out of interest how long does it take to run the new Lightroom AI denoise on your Canon R5 files, Im looking to upgrade my old 2017 - i7 iMac where denoise takes around 2 mins per image! Thanks Colin
Hi Jonny,
quick questions:
are you using an iPad mini? is it a fitting size for your tasks on it?
What do your recommend to extend the drive capacity on the base model Mac Studio?
Great video
Thanks Johnny for the amazing videos as always!
I see you are using now the Mac studio display after highly speaking of the ultra wide LG….have you found as a creator that the Mac studio is more appropriate? Looking to buy a monitor , I am curious and undecided as a photographer after your videos where you seem to appreciate both. Thanks ;)
I was wondering the same thing...
I think the thing I appreciate the most about the Apple Studio Display, is it truly is Apple in every way. It gets out of the way and allows you to edit your photography, and has all the built in reference modes for creative work. The only problem is the price! Other than that, it's highly recommended as a default creative display and will work best with Macs.
Can’t wait to get mine! Almost I hope!
Nice! did you get the base model?
@@JohnnyMcPro Yes i did. But with 1tb.
Just discovered your Channel. Great Vidéo, Feels like a Yoga Session. Soooo Relaxing> Keep up the Good Vids. From Cameroon, Ebolowa.
Is 32gb ram enough for editing in davinci Resolve? My average videos are 10minutes long with broll and some fusion titles shot in 4K 10 bit canon r6. And I do screen recordings with Screenflow while editing
Hey there, I am currenly working on a iMac Pro 2017 2 TB hard drive, 3 GHz 10-Core Intel Xeon W, Radeon Pro Vega 64 16 GB, 64 GB 2666 MHz DDR4 on multilayered psd files from 1-5 gigabytes. Slow processing times for certain basic functions when working on files that are on a LACIE 16 TB Drive. Thinking of upgrading to the mac Studio M2 ULTRA. Any thoughts about if this is overkill?
Hi Johnny, for music production (logic) what sized monitor would you recommend? Having the 27inch and an Ultra wide what have you found works best?
Ultra wide is great for music production
I'm thinking of getting a Mac Studio soon - just the M1 Max version, not the M2 Max, as there's a great clearance deal on the M1 Max Studio at a local computer store.
I used a heavily-upgraded 2008 Mac Pro as my everyday work and gaming computer for several years until it died in early 2021. With a 1 TB SSD running through a PCIe mounting card, 32 GB of RAM and an R9 280x graphics card (with full Metal support in patched Mojave), it was EXCELLENT for gaming. I replaced the Mac Pro with an M1 Mac Mini (8 GB RAM, 512 GB storage), and while this new computer had half the storage of my Mac Pro, I quickly came to realise just how MUCH storage 512 GB really is.
Moreover, I'm pretty economical with my storage - I always make sure to keep at least 200 GB free - but over the last week, I backed up and purged plenty of videos and files I no longer needed, and moved my iTunes and Apple TV libraries to my external SSD. As a result, I now have just under 360 GB free!
Even with a bunch of big games installed (I'm eager to play the Mac port of Death Stranding), a 512 GB Mac Studio should have ample space.
For desktop stuff I think people will care less about power. I don't mind taking a coffee break when I export so I used to be fine with my 11 inch MBA 2010. I recently got a used 2020 MBA. I can't wait to wowed editing with this.
Hi. I've been using my base model studio max since January.
Absolutely brilliant.
However, I am running 4 standard screens (3 Thunderbolt, 1 hdmi)
Am I likely to encounter burnout at any stage, or is this capable of performing properly, endlessly.
I know that you posted this a year ago, but was still hoping that you could advise.
I would argue it will run flawlessly and like butter.
I like this guys demeanor and vibes
Do you reply to comments? I'm curious on what your thoughts are about the Alienware monitor vs mac studio monitor. Maybe you can make a video on it. Thanks
Excellent, concise, and drama-free video. thank you! one thing i heard no mention of is RAM on these Max chip studios. i am wondering if the base model with the bump up to 64GB ram is needed for RAW video. im fine with the default 32GB RAM as long as it works for FCP or Resolve timelines with 6K RAW. if 64 would make a tremendous difference in fluidity of timeline play head scrubbing etc, then i would opt for 64 but if what i need still works with 32, i see no need in upgrading. i have no need for multiple apps open simultaneously while i am video editing; just the video editor, browser maaaaybe photoshop. also, i Rarely edit RAW video so no need to speed up the process regarding export but rendering speed always appreciated. just unclear how much participation the RAM has in the graphic processes vs the whole "many apps open as the same time" RAM needs.
thanks for any input!
Thanks! I have found 32GB to be plenty for raw video workflows.
Just ordered mine yesterday ☺️☺️☺️
Mac Studio M2 Max 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Hi Johnny, sending thanks from Japan for this review! I’m really stuck between getting the base model with no upgrades and that with 1TB of storage. I heard and agreed with what you said about cleaning up my apps inventory, but I’m wondering if having just another 512GB to future proof would be a sound investment. I’m not rich and will need to pay for the Studio in installments. 😅 and yes, I will still get an external Sandisk SSD for files that don’t need to be on the internal hard drive, i.e. anything I create or download. Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
My hang up comes from sales. I got the base model for $1799 where the bto option now costs $400 to upgrade the storage to 1TB and that’s insane to me. Get a large fast external thunderbolt SSD and forget about it. Plus, that will move from device to device.
What monitor are you using ? Thanks.
Depends on your worklow, as always. I'd love to have one, but I work with some PC only software :/ (Grabcad, come on! make the switch!)
Dude, loving that desk. Can you send me a link?
I'm specing out an M2 MAX Studio and decided I was ok with keeping my cost around $2500 or less. Since I'm a Veteran, I can get 10% off the normal price, so for $2519 I can get the Max Studio and upgrade to the chip with the 38-core GPU (vs the base 30-core) for $180. Then I've decided to upgrade to 64GB memory and 1TB internal SSD. These upgrades, with my vet discount are $360 and $180 respectively. I want to future proof my configuration, so getting a little more than the base model, but not going nuts.
That's a solid machine right there! You'll use it for years to come.
You said the base model is enough for "most" video editors. What type of video editing would say a user might want to look at a more powerful Mac Studio? I shoot 4K, edit in 1080 timelines, and do a lot of compositing (graphics to build sports scoreboards on-screen, requiring as many as 8 or 10 layers of text). And of course a fair number of plug-ins. Plus, I typically am working on long-form programs -- 90 to 120 minutes. Am I the type of editor who would not find the base model "enough?"
Johnny here is really trying to channel the Johnny ivy voice lol love it.
Thank you informative video
What about raw video editing
Just ordered one, but with a 1 tb drive, but it won't be at the Apple store until late in July. Ended up ordering on line. Unfortunately the people at the local Apple store are not much help with anything. Better off finding answers on line. They were trying to set me up with an Apple card and it kept being rejected because they said they couldn't verify my ID from my NY drivers license, but they neglected to tell me that I could pay with PayPal and it went through on line in about two seconds. The external 4TB drive sounds like a good idea, but will wait until I get my new machine running to look into that. Nice video.
It truly depends on your needs! If you're doing HDR content creation and/or gaming where higher refresh rates and higher peak brightness are important, then get the Alienware. For everything else, I've been loving the Apple Studio Display.
I ordered mine about 4 weeks ago. The told me it wouldn't ship till mid-August. It arrived early June. So keep an eye for emails and your tracking number. I was glad that I was home when it was delivered since I requested a signature for delivery. Even once they told me it was shipping early, it still came a week early without warning.
@@portersblackboard Mine showed up on Monday this week. have it running now with some problems. A few things to note, the operating system was not current and that had to be updated before a lot of things would work. You are better off if you can avoid the store, those people have no answers while the people on the phone are good and will find answers for you. I didn't get a notice that it was coming, just an email saying it was ready for pickup.
@@portersblackboard One other thing to consider is they suggest you transfer data from your old Mac to the staid using wifi, but that was going to take a 100 hours or more, but by making a current Time Machine backup with a small hard drive and using that to transfer about 550 GB of info only took a few hours.
@@TonyBSyr I glad to hear that you got your computer early too! I always order online to avoid waiting but if they miss a delivery it is no fun to have to locate an obscure delivery location for pick up. I think next time I will have it delivered to the store but take your advice and seek any help I might need online. Good luck with your new Mac! Oh and I also had to update mine when it arrived. I also kept my old monitors and it took me about a week to get that figured out with adapters and some simple software work arounds.
Hi, Johnny. Is 512gb of storage enough for Adobe PS, LR, Apple Final Cut Pro, Logic X, Topaz plugins and of course a handful of not so taxing apps? Great vlog BTW. I do heaps of photography and some video.
Yes, 512 should be enough, as long as you're working off of an external drive for your raw photo and video files.
Many thanks for the reply! Great channel.@@JohnnyMcPro
Keep in mind bigger internal SSDs have a longer lifespan and are faster. I would defintely upgrade to 1 or 2 TB.
My opinion...it is NEVER enough.
I also have lots of Mac stuff, incl. high-end mac mini & mac pro (with 64 GB and fast cpu). But for the real high-end stuff, I now go for a PC! It is just way more flexible and delivers way more performance for the buck.
All we want to know is....will it handle 4 k one hour of video import, edit in f.c.p.x, add songs, transitions to video. It will be about forty five min. long after editing. Video will be put onto desk top then onto a flash drive. Some people still want, enjoy Dvd's so how about export time for a dvd?. (same 4k project) Any one out there in U tube land has done any of the above exporting?. There are many videos out there, we like to know your answers. We appreciate Johnny for his informative video. JosephObe
Is it compatible with 2 LG Ultrawide monitors ?
your voice is very relaxing
Can we talk about that interesting looking second keyboard you got there??
Mac Pro has limited storage, so that means it's useless to me. Looks nice.
I should add, I really wanted one and wish that they could have been better specced out. I would have been willing to go and spend £5k on the full fix-up too.
But I won't spend double to get half, that makes no sense. I will pay double to get slightly better or more but never less.
I am interested in Audio - notably Orchestral Samples - unfortunately this requires lots of RAM; I was thinking about the 128GB of RAM….
32G is great for me. More is probably better, but I don't find I'm running out of RAM.
Thank you! I am a music producer and looking to upgrade and get myself a machine for myself. I just hope this base model lasts long. 🤞🏻
Don't be a fool get the MBP instead, this is far too limited imo. It is such a waste of money, and in the end you will need to go and spend more to make up for the limitations of the thing.
[Very limited internal storage, very slow unless using an Apple monitor when scaling / scrubbing, no upgrading RAM it's soldered].
@@DailyCorvid all these limitations are there in all latest macbooks as well. ARM chip. Everything is soldered and not upgradable.
@@PrateekGuptaOfficial Difference is it cost 1/2 and weighs 1/2 also! Probably uses 1/2 the power.
MBP is better than MCP. But if you really want to buy one, then do it just know it's a big waste of money and you don't actually want one for the task.
@@DailyCorvid Sorru but I don't buy any of your points and logics which you gave to support your argument.
@@PrateekGuptaOfficial Good job then that I ain't selling. No need to apologise for not buying, apologise to your wife for wasting large amounts of her money on toy computers.
That is my motivation when I buy computers, I want the fancy ones but I need the budget one only. So I think of her. But if I was thinking of myself I buy both of them, so I can brag about one and use the other.
And my wife goes without. She definitely supports my logic lol. But you don't.
Johnny..... music producers such as myself we have plugins that eat away at the base model storage.... 4Terabytes should be minimum for music producers....
No way. Way cheaper to just set up a network attached storage. A home server could give you 18-20 TB for the cost of that 4TB upgrade. Trust me the base model is all you need of you learn how to manage external storage.
@@ghost-user559 no…. Because if you actually go to a large studio you can’t take a NAS with you, At least you shouldn’t because A NAS should serve as your back up. And I don’t know what cheap NAS / home server you are using. I use business grade Disks and they cost me $500 a pop and my NAS cost me $2000 so I have collectively over 180T collectively my home storage solution cost me $10K. I have 2 laptops 1 is for backup and 1 is for the studio and travel. Those of us who work with real clients in large studios don’t want any hiccups during sessions so you should want at least 4T in a base model laptop especially if you travel.
@@risingphoenix1484 If you primarily travel for clients that’s an entirely different situation and then it only makes sense to have the maximum storage. However even then you can easily have a few 4TB external ssd and get away with base model devices for literally thousands less, although you obviously would sacrifice speed slightly. But for most people that makes much more sense to spend a few hundred on external drives with clients work instead of spending thousands extra up front.
And that gets into whether or not you are carrying a Studio Max or Ultra, which is unnecessary when you can get a M1 Max or Pro in a MacBook Pro, and have a mobile setup for traveling. I personally don’t know if I would risk a 5-8K or more Mac Studio trusting someone else’s security and all my Data with strangers, or even clients, but that’s also a matter of perspective and whether or not you want to risk a loss of a device that is so hard to replace in the current market. Even if you have the money to buy another one immediately, the wait time can be easily be months for certain models. And I also suppose that strongly is dictated by the genre you work in. I know people who worked with Rappers in large studios, and although they brought serious money, I would NEVER bring my equipment to a room full of their “homies” who filter in and out with drugs and strangers and women during a session. If you are working with a certain clientele, bringing your most expensive piece of equipment might not be well advised based upon my experience.
So all things considered I’m not sure I would carry around my Mac Studio, when I could get a similarly spec MacBook Pro for working in other people’s studios.
It’s all a matter of perspective. If you are mainly going to trusted clients spaces then you obviously have to have as much storage as possible in general, but it’s just as easy to bring a few large ssd drives or even a large portable HDD at that point?
But you have to make that judgment call based upon your resources and needs. Most people buying these are not automatically “well established” and money is a much larger consideration than perfection. Meaning most people working with a small studio would generally be better served bringing clients to THEM versus going to the clients location. And at that point why wouldn’t you bring a MOBILE device to a clients studio and plug into their peripherals?
But in the end it’s the age old debate. Obviously if money is no object then anything goes. But for a majority of people who are independent filmmakers or small studios, or even producers with a smaller clientele, it makes less sense to drop thousands on upgrades to storage for your Studio, when you have the option to buy an entire MacBook Pro for the cost of the 4 TB upgrade? I mean 2000$ versus 8000$ is a HUGE difference when external storage is already so portable and cheap. I personally would rather have a Studio AND a MacBook Pro instead, but that just ultimately depends upon a person’s budget and workflow.
Audio is a completely different animal than video or even graphics. While graphics approaches the requirements of audio, remember…..video and graphics utilize large contiguous files. Audio stores and accesses thousands of small files with address points. Audio can literally destroy a processor. I’ve been doing this since the 8088, and Atari St days. While I’m confident this box is amazing and can really give audio folks the power they need without the giant footprint, saying the base model is all you need without even mentioning audio, shows the lack of understanding the presenter has. Buy what you can afford. It’s all but impossible to upgrade these boxes. Good luck audio brothers and sisters!
How did you link your IPad with your Mac Studio?
Greetings from Ukraine, thanks for the support!
I must beg to differ, unless the Ultra has no performance benefit under Rosetta. As an audio engineer, I can easily peg my Ultra, causing it to stop proceedings, and make it struggle going forward. This is using Pro Tools, but it's the CPU thirsty plugins I'm using that are causing the issues, not Pro Tools itself.
I've seen several of these, "this machine has more power than anyone needs" movies, and it's easy to disprove using certain tools.
Not all the plugins have updated to silicone though, so your Ultra is doing more work to convert it to be compatible when using. when all the audio plugin companies catch up, that ultra will fly!
@@paulhelsby With being native it's all or nothing. In other words, if you're running Pro Tools, which of course runs in emulation currently, then all plugins are running Intel, whether a native version exists or not.
@@MichaelCosta_ Then use logic or you will have to wait for updates. That’s not the computer as much as it is issues with a specific developer. The developer has to catch up, and with such a large transition it could definitely take a while to get a native arm build for everything including plugins.
I know switching DAW is not realistic. But still that’s nothing to do with this machine, you are basically running the app in a VM at this point
You've got a good narration voice
What about music production with all those plugins loaded up.
this is guy shows you the challenges. Main problem is a lot of the plugin companies haven't made updates yet for M1 chip compatibility, so although rosetta and the likes will still convert it so they will work, its more taxing on the M1 chips at the mo: czcams.com/video/Y7j7-8tc2gU/video.html
@@paulhelsby Agreed, good point, but hopefully they will update over time - people should write directly to the relevant company for info if you ask me, I have found most to be quite responsive. Of course there are cases where even the updated ones still struggle but I presume they will have to fix the issues if they want to stay on the Apple platform. For me, it’s mainly Logic and iMovie / FCP so I guess I can dive right in. Also, the Affinity suite, which I think also been updated. Need to check Amplitube 5 and other guitar plugins too.
doy ou think the base model is enough power to do basic to semi advanced work on DaVinci
Yes! That is exactly what I use it for.
@@JohnnyMcPro thanks for your input
I do programming in 3 different virtual operating systems (Mac, PC, Linux with parallels) all at the same time (For testing) with tons of tabs open in all 3 with M1 Pro, 16GB of RAM and it's buttery smooth. It's really hard to choke the modern M1 or M2 systems unless you're a Pixar animator or something. Don't overspend.
Totally agree!
The base model is enough for typical graphic design and video editing use, in 2022. But if you want it to work properly for the next five years, with so many software upgrades, don't you think adding more SSD, memory and GPU is necessary?
This video and a conversation I had with an Apple employee convinced me not to get the M1 Ultra. I told the Apple employee that the most I do on my iMac is Photoshop, but that I save my Photoshop files to an external hard drive. He said I wouldn't need more than the M1 Max chip, that the M1 Ultra would be $2,000 wasted. My iMac 27 inch came with 8GB of RAM, but I took those RAM sticks out and added 64GB of RAM myself, so I think I'll still configure the SoC for 64GB. All that's left for me to decide on is 1TB or 2TB of SSD.
2gb
1gb internal and 1gb ssd external. And with that you'll save $$
@@azwb Okay, but don't you mean TB, not GB? Thanks, though!
Seriously, it's such an amazing deal. Price-performance ratio is quite good, especially now that the M2 Mac Studio is out - you'll be able to find a great deal on the old M1 Max Base model Studio...
32gb ram and 1tb is a good option ?
for sure!
Why do i feel like this guy dropped half a gummy before doing this video ? 😂😊
10:07 Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, my country 🙂🇨🇱
I assume the new Studio M2 will be even more powerful 🤔
Yes! A new base model M2 Studio would be quite powerful for what you pay. OR, a used M1 Max Studio base model is probably the best deal in tech right now!
nice
You say it's enough for photographers and most video editors.
Do you think this base model is also enough for 3d-modeling & rendering with Autodesk Maya?
One day I’ll become as privileged as this guy
Being happy would also be nice
When you say "I don't use proxies," it means you're not using common professional workflows for commercials, television, and film. Proxies are often SMALLER than the other media. If you're doing anything beyond making a quick youtube video, just use proxies.
Of course. Proxies are the way to go with long-form video production.
What about for Architects?
I am not an architect, but I imagine it will run AutoCAD well. I use Adobe Illustrator regularly and it works extremely well with complex line-art drawings.
One more subscriber here
hmmm I don't like the Mac Studio on my desk....
max everything out with zero regrets and zero care. Spend 8k on a maxed out box, write it off in taxes and make 300k a year on it. Worth every penny and you Mac Studio doesn’t look like a octopus because of all those external drives.
Ukrainian sticker :) nice
Thank you for the review. Additional huge thank you for #StandWithUkraine sticker 🇺🇦
I got the Mac Studio M1 Ultra Apple M1 Ultra with 20-core CPU, 48-core GPU, 32-core Neural Engine
64GB unified memory
4TB SSD storage. I'm gonna use it to learn Programming, A.I. and some side projects. It's pretty hefty and like it so far.
That's a lot of power for your workload
never support terrorists, dude
This dude is weird 😂
if you're not weird, then you're not being yourself! 😂
Can you put "Stand with Palestine" and "Stand with illegally invaded Iraq" too? Unkool ..right.
pls don't stand with Ukraine , pls go there and fight together with them with your hands not with your mouth.
Hi. What about music production on this mac studio? Is it good for this?
Yes! I am using it for precisely that. This was done on that same Mac Studio: czcams.com/video/hipwwqDun-Q/video.html