Re: Newbie Ralph “Toastie” Peterson with a very basic hardware requirement question.

[Steve Baskis]

Your question may appear straightforward, yet it encompasses a complex and broad range of considerations. Are you aiming to focus solely on audio recording, or are you planning to use exclusively virtual instruments, or perhaps a blend of the two? The new high-performance Mac computer systems are very good for audio and virtual instrument production/recording. However, it’s important to note that ProTools is not yet compatible with the latest macOS, which is typically pre-installed on new systems purchased today. The previous macOS, Ventura, does work but with some minor bugs. Are you seeking mobility, or is your goal a more fixed studio setup? When selecting a computer system for recording audio and using virtual instruments, consider the following: • Performance: A powerful CPU is crucial for efficient audio processing and virtual instrument use, ensuring minimal latency and preventing glitches. • RAM: Sufficient RAM is important for handling multiple tracks, samples, and virtual instruments simultaneously. • Storage: Choose solid-state drives (SSDs) for quick data access speeds, vital for streaming large sample libraries, and make sure there is enough storage space for your recording files. • Audio Interface Compatibility: Confirm that the computer is compatible with your audio interface in terms of both hardware connections and software drivers. • Connectivity: Ensure there are enough USB or Thunderbolt ports for your controllers, external drives, and other peripherals. Carefully weighing these considerations will help you choose a computer system that is reliable and efficient for audio recording and virtual instrument production. I really only scratched the surface here and there are all kinds of other things to consider, but I hope this helps a little. Avid, the company who develops ProTools has also gone through a transition and unfortunately, I don't know where that's going to lead us in terms of accessibility. I love using ProTools and I am primarily working in Ventura and Monterey operating systems, on newer silicon M1 and M2 models. Like I mentioned in the first paragraph, Apple has released their latest operating system and is probably delivering that with their new computers. I would be mindful of this as well as other things. If you're not familiar with ProTools and need to learn more about how to use it from the perspective of a screenreader user, follow this link: Pro Tools Tutorial for Screen Reader Users ptaccess.github.io   Respectfully, Steve Baskis On Nov 6, 2023, at 21:52, 'Ralph Peterson' via Pro Tools Accessibility <ptaccess@googlegroups.com> wrote: Hi, I’m completely new here. I previously recorded an album using cakewalk Sonar with the dancing dots cake talking scripts. I found it to be an excellent system but the support seems to have run dry several years ago. I am now looking for something for the future, and I am wondering if it would be wise for me to get one of the top MacBooks available at the moment and put Protools on it? Which MacBook would people recommend or am I better using a desktop machine? Thanks.  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ptaccess/76b7464e-69ed-4d27-8ee5-5777efed3348n%40googlegroups.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ptaccess/58E226A2-D995-4C5D-942B-8D6DD7B440ED%40gmail.com.