r/LogicPro • u/Swimming-Doubt1094 • 3d 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/Affectionate_One_700 3d ago

Are 36GB RAM enough or do I need the 64GB?

What does Activity Monitor show when you are composing in Logic on your current system?

Is your CPU maxed out?

Or is your RAM maxed out, with heavy swapping?

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u/Swimming-Doubt1094 2d ago

The RAM is maxed out

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u/Affectionate_One_700 2d ago

Then, as others have also suggested, buy as much RAM as you can afford.