The Ultimate M1/M2 Mac Buying Guide for Music Production: M2 vs M2 Pro vs M2 Max vs M2 Ultra
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2024
- With Apple Silicon chips, you don't always get the performance you paid for depending on the DAW you use. In this video, I will be analyzing all the M1- and M2-series chips (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, and M2 Ultra) and discussing which Mac computer might be the best for you for music production, audio production, audio engineering, recording or writing music. The video includes a test that shows how Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, REAPER and Ableton Live perform very differently on the same chip.
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:29 Video Overview
01:02 Bechmarks & Tests Videos
01:15 Disclaimer
01:36 M1- & M2-Series Chips: Are 2nd Gen Chips Better?
02:12 Base M1 Chip vs Base M2 Chip
02:51 Power of M2: Running My Entire Studio on an M2 MacBook Air
03:17 Why the Base M1 Chip Is Better Than the Base M2 Chip
04:04 M1 vs M2 CPU Cores Comparison
04:54 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro: Not What You Might Expect
05:46 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): DAW Performance
06:45 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): REAPER
07:16 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): Cubase
08:00 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): Pro Tools
08:42 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): Logic Pro X
09:10 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): Ableton Live
09:48 Your Primary DAW Is an Important Factor to Consider When Choosing a Chip
10:56 10-Core M2 Pro vs 12-Core M2 Pro: Which One to Get?
11:27 M1 Max & M1 Ultra vs M2 Max vs M2 Ultra
11:46 M1 Max & M2 Max: Improvements Only for Video/Graphics Work
12:38 M2 Max Is a Better Deal Than M2 Pro in This One Scenario
13:10 M1 Ultra vs M2 Ultra
14:46 Choosing the Right Amount of RAM
15:12 Mac Users: Look at Memory PRESSURE Instead of Messory Used
15:55 MacOS Tells You if You Need More RAM
16:24 Choosing the Right Amount of SSD Storage
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Definitely confirms what I suspected all along. Our challenge as musicians is that most of the Mac reviews are created by video-oriented creators who focus on rendering tests. Usually the only way they acknowledge audio is by saying the total number of tracks that can run, without really qualifying what’s on those tracks. This is a great explanation of how a DAW needs computing resources and does away with the hype about M2 being “better” than M1 for our use. The way I understand it, M2 focused on more significantly improving power efficiency with some performance gain. Particularly for desktop users, that’s pretty much a non-issue regardless of using M1 or M2. James, thank you so much for making this video and putting a few false perceptions to rest.
Glad you like the video!
For tech review channels, it makes sense to do video-oriented tests because video tasks are (generally speaking) much more CPU-intensive than audio tasks.
Video tasks allow reviewers to test not only the CPU performance but also the GPU performance, the media engines, and the SSD speed. And these Apple Silicon chips are pretty video-focused in general.
These audio tests I've been doing on my channel wouldn't be a good way to give people a *general* idea of what these chips can do, but they have proven to be very helpful to people who work with audio a lot. That's why very few people do audio tests on YT and that's why I do them!
@@JamesZhan Where can I find/purchase a Macbook Pro 14in with the M1 or M2 and 16GB RAM? I can only find refurbished... They dont have them new... :(. What do you recommend? The only option seems to buy the latest but dont want to over pay. THANKS
@@rob_fabreeBay. Do thorough research and make sure you buy from a REPUTABLE seller, meaning 99% or higher positive reviews.
You deserve an award for your presentation. The amount of information, with excellent articulation is worthy of great admiration & appreciation.
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words!
Exactly what I was looking for! Perfect video - subscribed 🤝🏼
Fantastic overview, just what I needed.
Awesome super informative vid. Thanks James!
The EXACT video i was looking for! thank you James!!!
This was really helpful! Thank you!
Thanks for keeping it plain , concise and simple! Great guide.
Excellent. Thank you, James.
thanks a tonne man, really appreciate you doing this!
Thank you for this video! I've been looking for one specifically for music for a while!
Thanks! That was really helpful
Thank you for this helpful explanation.
Brilliant video, James. Thanks for posting.
This is excellent. Your buying guides for musicians/producers/engineers are the best I've seen on youtube. Great attention to detail. Thank you.
Excellent video -- I thought I knew the differences quite well, yet you still taught me a few new things!
Best review out there!🎉
Thank you James, this was an amazing detailed guide!.
I been waiting for this vdo for months. Appreciate it man❤🙏🏾
Thanks! Perfect information!
Great video! Thanks! 🤘🏻
Thank you so much James!
Excellent analysis, thanks.
Love this video man! Nice to see you really know what you’re talking about and give us viewers examples and stuff. Great!
Fantastic video! This is a perfect break down thank you! Cant wait to see if you get a chance to get your hands on the M3s
Very informative thank you 💯
An excellent and extremely useful presentation -thank you!
One of the best tech videos I’ve ever seen. Very valuable info. Thank you so much.
outstanding analysis, really helpful!
This is a really helpful video bro!
Thank you, very helpful
Precious work ! Thank you so much. Clear and just detailed enough. :)
Classy and clean video. I'm subscribed.
Best analysis thanks for your insight
Thank you so much helping me to get more details. Cheers
This is sooooooooooo helpful man, thanks a million.
Thank you 😊 this video explained 100% exactly what i was looking for .
Thx James for your time and commitment
👍
I’m subscribing 😋
You my friend are bringing so much value to the world of musicians right now! Thank you :)
This was super excellent, you really did your home work
Excellent review😊
thanks so much for this video James! saved me a lot of time :)
I liked your presentation, clear and concise.👍
THank you so much for this video!
Thanks for the Video. This was super helpful for making a informed choice.
Just wanted to say thank you for this comprehensive video with clear breakdowns of your analyses! Was mildly stressing over this decision and your video has been a lot of help for me!! Really appreciate it!!!
Glad you found it helpful! :)
Fantastic video!! Thank you bro
Everything is clean about this man. Video quality on point. Comparisons 🔥 Well done sir well done.
Your videos are very detailed, thank you for the info bro
AMAAAAAZZZZINGGGG🎉 THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS
Super great video man!! Thanx a lot!! 🙏✌️
Excellent, excellent video. Informative content, and professional presentation.
very nice, thanks for the in depth info!
This is the vid we needed thanks
Very helpful! Thanks
Thanks heaps for the help clarifying amongst all that mumbo jumbo tech talk. I start to know where to head up on my Rec Studio upgrade + DAW , etc.. Very helpful! Thanks.
Amazing video. Well done!
Perfect. Thank you.
CZcams is full of redundant videos about the m1 and m2 comparisons and recommendations, but THIS video is actually super informative and really eye opening. Excellent job, my man. You have a new subscriber. 👍👍
Really appreciate your kind words! I think it’s good to have many people reviewing the same products, as everyone’s perspective and experience are different ☺️
Thank you so much this is excellent. For someone who does not know much about computers this is amazing.
Really helpful, thanks! 🎉
Just Superb Bro !!
KEEP IT UP !!!!!
Brilliant thanks ! 😊
Man I've never seen someone paying attention to details and to what we need precisely like this, already subscribed and the video is still on , fantastic job on this one thank you so much for this
Wow thank you so much for your kind words!
Love u for the Cubase part
As a die-hard Apple user and mixing engineer, I have held out on upgrading my 2015 MacBook Pro with 16 GB RAM. Mainly because of the ports that were not included throughout the reign of the M1 chip. I can finally say that the Mac mini would be a substantial upgrade. And this video really helped thank you.
Never change a running system. What did you end up doing?
Best clarifying video
thank you so much!❤
GREAT content! Thanks a lot! ❤
man this is EXACTLY what i needed, fr!!! thanks a lot James!!!!
thank you for this. you saved me a lot of money.
What a great video and analisys. I'd take note of all your recommendations! Thanks a lot an cheers from Italy James
Glad it was helpful!
Thx for it ✌️😇✅
Super useful information shared - thank you!
Awesome video. Thank you
Excellent buying guide. I'm actually getting ready to upgrade my Mac mini to the Mac studio, within the next couple of days and your video timing was perfect for the questions I have been asking myself. Thanks.
I'm considering buying the Mac Studio as well, comming from an MBP Intel. Which one did you buy and how does it perform?
I had no idea about the E and P core utilisation differences in each DAW. you sir are a gentleman and a scholar! Very helpful.
It’s a setting in Logic.
thanks a lot for this video!
This likely saved me money, thank you!
This is a great to hear! I have been doing some light mixing and recording, and I was wondering if upgrading beyond the basic M1 would be helpful. For my situation, it seems like the answer is “no”, and that’s reassuring. Thanks!
So helpful!
Excellent video, thanks
This is great!
Perfect video
As always with your videos: Excellent analysis. Extremely helpful. Confirms most of my thoughts on this subject.
I’m a Reaper user on Mac M2. The M2 MacBook Pro w/32GB RAM is beyond amazing and well worth the purchase.
I haven't "liked" a video in a long time but...I'm really impressed with your presentation, how direct it is, and how informational it is. Thank you for putting this together.
I even hit the subscribe button, which I never do when CZcamsrs tell me to.
Amazing video! Really appreciate it!!
Thx you , u give the right info . Your video should be done n viewed by everyone.
Excellent!, thanks
Great review - thank you x100 - *also the slow zooms were classy 😂 - but fr, very very helpful review -
superb video!
thank you so much for this video! i’m shopping for a new computer for the first time in 13 years and this helped me narrow down between the imac, mac mini and studio.
I am in the same boat. What will you buy?
Can I just say, you are an absolute legend with all of your in depth content! You're the only CZcamsr who goes so in depth with your comparisons and everything to do with music production.
I have a base Model M1 (non max or pro) which I use for Open Format DJing paired with my controller but am looking to have a completely separate MacBook for music production and you've definitely set me on the right path of going for an Apple Refurbished M1 Pro MacBook Pro seeing as I will be plugging in to multiple monitors when at my desk at home.
Thank you so much for your work!
Hats of for you! This is a amazing and well structured guide! I know now that I will probably buy a refurbished M1 Pro MacBook Pro for hopefully a lot less then the price of a new M2 pro!
Awesome video! Btw, I subbed. Thanks
Ahhhh mannn, this is an awesome video. I know it’s a lot of work. But I’d be REALLY interested to see a comparison added to this, with Studio One and Luna. Mainly because they are the best alternatives to pro tools, but also because both of them are doing some interesting work. Plus, to my Knowlege Luna is one of the only other Mac exclusive DAW’s, other than Logic.
Thank you for the video. Leaving this here for my future self. Get the M1 10-core Macbook Pro
This is a very informative video. I was thinking of buying a new Macbookair M2 but my M1 air is fine according to you. You saved me some money. Thanks
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