With the Apple Mac range now powered exclusively by Apple M2 silicon system-on-a-chip units, we are starting to learn more about the next round of Apple Silicon, the M3 series. This is what we know so far…
Apple Have Changed The Meaning Of The Word 'Pro'
Apple is one of the biggest brands in the world and its influence reaches into almost every life on the planet. This means that when they change the meaning of a word it matters.
Mac Expert Says 2023 Mac Pro Is Worse Than Expected
Long term Apple expert Max Tech says the 2023 Mac Pro is worse than he expected. Furthermore, after selling his 2019 Intel Mac Pro and purchasing the new 2023 Mac Pro for $8000, he thinks he has made a mistake.
The Mac Studio - Real World Studio Use Six Months On
I was later to the Mac Studio party than some, who were queuing down the street the day Apple announced. Here’s what I thought of it the day I got it and 6 months on.
Why This Mac Pro Owner Won't Be Buying The 2023 Mac Pro
James Richmond is a 2019 Mac Pro owner and is precisely the kind of person who should be excited about the new Apple Silicon Mac Pro. But he isn’t. In this article James explains why.
The New Mac Pro 2023 - In Name Only
Well Apple kept their word on the new Mac Pro, well kind of, they delivered a Mac Pro with a Silicon processor. However, it’s mostly a Mac Pro in name only.
Which to Buy - Apple Mac Studio or Mac Pro 2023?
Well, what a birthday present for Mike Thornton! Apple announces two new Mac desktop computers, both with the M2 Ultra chip. But in the cold light of the following day, which is the better computer for pro audio users? Mike investigates…
Upgradable SSD Is Back In A Mac!
It’s been a long time since Apple offered after-the-event upgrades of memory and storage, but the new Mac Pro 2023 changes that.
Apple Announce New Mac Pro, Mac Studio, 15" MacBook Air And M2 Max Chip
Apple, today announced a raft of new products including the new Mac Pro, MacBook Air 15” computer, and a new Mac Studio along with a new M2 Ultra chip.
I Doubled Drive Space On My MacBook Pro After Buying It
What happens if you buy a MacBook Pro and then find you need more internal storage? We investigate an option to see if it’s suitable for use in audio recording and playback.
Apple Testing Two New Mac Desktop Computers Ahead Of WWDC 2023
Ahead of Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference starting on June 5th, 2023, there have been reports that Apple has been testing two new Mac desktop computers with M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips. We have the details.
Why I Won't Hurry To Buy A New Mac For My Studio
Is Julian alone in thinking that buying a new mac is inevitably a disappointing experience, and one he’s happy to a postpone for as long as possible? New Macs are pretty, alluring and briefly rewarding, but expensive and while no-one can avoid upgrading their computer indefinitely, when He does, He does so with mixed feelings.
Apple's Ups And Downs So Far In 2023 - UPDATED
News on Apple developments has been quiet since January 2023, and then like buses, at least three come along at the same time. This article brings you up to speed on the latest Apple news relevant to the professional audio sector.
Just When You Thought Your Studio Was Perfect…
Why is it that in spite of all our planning, tweaking and refining we still find ourselves getting bitten by the technology which is supposed to make our lives easier? It’s because of computers…
What We Can Expect From Apple in 2023 And Beyond - UPDATED
With the surprise release of the M2 Mac Mini and M2 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops, what can we expect from Apple for the rest of 2023 and into 2024? In this article, we share what we can learn from reliable sources about what Apple is planning for future computer product releases.
Warning: Don't Download Software From A Google Search Link
You would think that searching Google for a link to download your favourite DAW, plugin, or other audio software would be safe, it isn’t. Read this now to avoid getting caught.
Why The Way Pro Tools Carbon Handles Latency Is Different
Most DAW users accept latency as a consequence of using a computer for audio but should they, why does it happen and how does Pro Tools Carbon differ from using Native Pro Tools?
Apple Mac Pro 2023 - Is It Already Dead In The Water?
With the release of the M2 Pro Mac mini, the only Apple computer on sale still using an Intel processor is the Mac Pro. In this article, we investigate whether an Apple silicon-powered Mac Pro has a future or not.
New M2 MacBook Pro Computers - We Compare Them With the M1 Version - UPDATED
Now that Apple has announced the new M2 Pro and M2 Max-powered 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops, with more powerful CPU and GPU as well as support for up to 96GB of unified memory, we compare them to their predecessors, the M1 Pro and M1 Max versions, to see how good they are.
Should You Buy A Mac Mini Or Mac Studio? We Compare Them - UPDATED
People are already asking if it is worth upgrading to the new M2 Pro Mac mini or how the M1 Max Mac Studio compares to the new M2 Pro Mac mini. If that is you, in this article, we share what we know.