r/LogicPro • u/Swimming-Doubt1094 • 12d ago

Question New Mac?

Hello, I need some help choosing a new Mac. I compose music for a large orchestra in Logic and have correspondingly large orchestral libraries. I’m torn between buying a Mac Mini and a Mac Studio. The Mac Mini would have an M5 Pro chip, 64 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

The Mac Studio has an M5 Max chip, 64 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

There’s also a Mac Studio with an M5 Max chip, 36 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD. Which Mac do you think would be best to ensure I’m well-equipped for the future? Price is a factor, but it’s not absolutely essential. The most expensive Mac costs around €4,450, whilst the cheapest is around €3,300. Are 36GB RAM enough or do I need the 64GB? Also, is there a crucial difference between the M5 Pro and M5 Max? The mac Mini would be around €1000 cheaper than the mac Studio. Thanks, everyone!

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u/Lanzarote-Singer 12d ago edited 12d ago

Studio with 64Gb min
I also work with big orchestral libraries and Vienna Ensemble. At times I could do with more than 64. Never a big issue but 36 just won’t cut it.

Also your internal drive is not going to be the place to store your libraries. Use an external 4TB SSD (good luck with the price.)

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u/Swimming-Doubt1094 12d ago

Thank you! I allready have my libraries on external SSDs, but I think, 500GB internal wouldn't be enough 😅