![]() A wireless connection – which allows you access to your transport controls from anywhere in the room.A number pad – which includes a TON of useful shortcuts for most DAW’s.DAW shortcut markers – some specialty keybaords include shortcut markers, so you don’t need to memorize them.So let’s take a closer look at each one… Computer Keyboards for the Recording StudioĮven in studios that use laptops, for music production tasks, external keyboards are quite popular. Up next… The 3 Best Computer Accessories for Music ProductionĪlongside the computer, there are 3 key accessories that make quite a big difference when it comes to music production: Unfortunately though, for music production, there is no clear-cut winner that stands out from the endless number of options.īut as most people agree, the best PC laptops for music production tend to be the best PC laptops in general.Ĭurrently it seems that the latest AMD Ryzen chips outperform the Intel, so the choices I’ve listed for you below mainly focus around those. With latops however, there are many good reasons why a non-computer geek might them ideal for music production.īut PRICE is the one that people seem to care about most. If you don’t fall into this category however, I’d advise staying away from PC desktops altogether. So I won’t insult you with any recommendations. If you build custom PC’s then you already know far more about computers than I do. Up next… The Best PC Laptops for Music Production While the iMac is a bit more powerful, I’d actually recommend the Mac Mini because it allows you to keep the computer itself in a separate room from the monitor.Īnd these days since Macs are so ridiculously fast, even the Mac Mini has more power than you’ll really need. However, for a typical home recording studio, the iMac or Mac Mini would be far more appropriate. The best computer for music production by far, is the Mac Pro, simply because it has the best of everything, and can be upgraded almost infinitely. There’s little reason to choose a Macbook Air, since it’s not that much smaller, but has far less capability than the Pro. Simply because it’s the more powerful of the two latops, has more I/O, and perhaps more importantly, has maximum screen real estate. The most popular Mac for music production by far is the Macbook Pro. Up next… The Best Mac Laptops/Computers for Music Production To literally everyone else who doesn’t fall into the category of “PC nerd”, just get a Mac. Both of which are true.īut these benefits only really apply to PC nerds who know how to work under the hood. Those who prefer PC’s typically argue that you get more power your money, and you can customize/supercharge them however you like. And these days, most of the music world (and rest of the world) agrees.įor this reason, the vast majority of the music industry prioritizes their software compatibility for Macs. Having said that, here’s my take on the subject: If he uses a Mac, tell him PC’s are better.īecause for some strange reason, this topic incites violent debates…that last forever, and ultimately result in no new insights.īut the truth is, you can make great music on either one, and the topic isn’t nearly as important as some might have you believe. If he uses a PC in his studio, tell him Macs are the best laptops for music production. Want to know the easiest way to piss-off a recording geek? Here’s what you do: Up next… Are Macs or PC’s Better for Music Production? ![]() In laptops with SSD hard drives however, it’s a much smaller issue. In small bedroom studios especially, the noise from a laptop can actually be a HUGE problem when recording through a microphone. This allows you to keep the tower in a separate room so the fan noise doesn’t bleed into the microphones. Perhaps the biggest benefit of having a desktop computer for music production is the fact that the tower is separate from the monitor. Customization Options – to add more RAM, hard drives, video cards, etc.More IN’s/OUT’s – for large sophisticated routings.Maximum Speed/Processing – since the larger desktop housing still allows for much more power.The only exception in need of a desktop would be a pro-level studio, that requires: ![]() Since they’re both cheaper and far more portable as well, they’re the obvious choice for 95% of musicians. Which means that these days, almost any decent laptop can do just about anything you need to when it comes to music production. It’s also true that laptops are exponentially faster than even the priciest desktops from just a decade ago. There was a time years ago when the biggest concern with using laptops for music production was the fact that they weren’t nearly as fast or powerful as desktops.
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