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At 2/13/14 04:41 PM, neBSounds wrote: What are you're thoughts?
It has nothing to do with the platform, more about the DAW you are using. And even then for production it comes down to what plugins and outboard gear you have access to, and ON TOP OF THAT, how you use it. I don't think there one is necessarily better than the other.
At 2/13/14 04:50 PM, Bspendlove wrote: Seriously, it's funny when people give there 'opinions' on which one is better....
It's like saying:
What's better to write music with? Piano or guitar?
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At 2/13/14 04:41 PM, neBSounds wrote: What are you're thoughts?
I'm thoughts are that in this video the chemical brother discuss the pros and cons of a pc or a mac for music production.
I agree with @Stunkel
It's mostly about what DAW and outboard gear you are using.
The fact of the matter is that some DAW's do perform better on one OS than another. Usually because of developer support or just overall stability of the DAW itself.
Maybe what you're looking for is which OS your DAW of choice runs better in.
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years and years ago mac had the edge for stability, this was like os9 era though
all about workflow and UI now that both sides use the same chipsets.
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you don't need expensive equipment to make good music. so pc would do just fine. that's what i use. in fact, i use windows on both my desktop and laptop. they both have fls, cubase, and ableton live accompanied by adobe audition. i have yet to have a problem (other than windows wanting to randomly restart in the middle of production to update, fucking ass hole). like those said above, it really just matters what daw you're using.
Okay, seriously?
Most DAWs, with the exception of Logic Pro and Garageband (and maybe a few others), are equally applicable for PC and Mac. How you use them, at the end of the day, is what matters. Doesn't matter if you've got an iMac or a desktop.
That being said, I am a Windows person, and still will be, just because I've been used to it -- but by no means am I saying it's "superior".
Buy a PC unless you need to use Logic. You'll pay about half as much for one.
Oh god, looks like someone trying to start some kind of war!
This could end badly.
A PC is adequate enough for music production, good music can be produced on both platforms equally well.
The biggest difference and it's the one that sways the advantage towards a Mac is that. PC's come in a huge number of configurations which complicates matters. I won't list them here, anyone that knows enough about PC architecture and system design could tell you what all those different factors are.
Microsoft always has a challenge on its hands having to allow for so much variation with the hardware to ensure that the OS works on as many of those as is possible (within reason), they don't always succeed, but they certainly try.
Apple has a bit of an advantage in the fact that, they make both the hardware and software, they know how to push the hardware to its limits their systems are consistent and so it's easier to take advantage of those systems when you know exactly what's going to be in them, with regards to the hardware.
I'm generally a PC guy but I don't hate on Apple, they do make some nice stuff, albeit overpriced and they run a slick marketing machine.
Wouldn't necessarily say one system was necessarily better than the other, there are advantages and disadvantages to both, it's really down to personal preference at the end of the day.
I have to say Macs just get the job done way better. I've been using a PC to make music for about 10 years now and the processing power is just terrible. I can't load more than 3 ReFX Nexus synths without the damn thing glitching and skipping. Soon as I switched over to a mac it was easier to get work done, the CPU isn't bogged down and drowned in mud and it's just a better overall feeling to get what you want really quick without all the bullshit PC's make you go through.
In short, Macs just seem to work well and quickly.
It's the computer for artists.
At 2/16/14 08:17 PM, RufusTheMighty wrote: I have to say Macs just get the job done way better. I've been using a PC to make music for about 10 years now and the processing power is just terrible. I can't load more than 3 ReFX Nexus synths without the damn thing glitching and skipping. Soon as I switched over to a mac it was easier to get work done, the CPU isn't bogged down and drowned in mud and it's just a better overall feeling to get what you want really quick without all the bullshit PC's make you go through.
In short, Macs just seem to work well and quickly.
It's the computer for artists.
Lol im suprised you even know how to get to a web forum. I started to type a bunch of sentences but... You kinda said it all with that last one. Watch out true artist power mac user here guys. Mac is the computer for people that think it'l make a difference. True artists lolol.
At 2/23/14 07:18 AM, jrayteam6 wrote:At 2/16/14 08:17 PM, RufusTheMighty wrote: I have to say Macs just get the job done way better. I've been using a PC to make music for about 10 years now and the processing power is just terrible. I can't load more than 3 ReFX Nexus synths without the damn thing glitching and skipping. Soon as I switched over to a mac it was easier to get work done, the CPU isn't bogged down and drowned in mud and it's just a better overall feeling to get what you want really quick without all the bullshit PC's make you go through.Lol im suprised you even know how to get to a web forum. I started to type a bunch of sentences but... You kinda said it all with that last one. Watch out true artist power mac user here guys. Mac is the computer for people that think it'l make a difference. True artists lolol.
In short, Macs just seem to work well and quickly.
It's the computer for artists.
If you're looking for a PC, you have to be absolutely sure about the specs you're looking for. Most of us musicians... well, we do know what we're looking for. If we wind up with a crappy PC, it's either
1) lack of knowledge, or
2) if knowledge doesn't come into play, lack of funds. Like in my case, where I was a student and needed a replacement computer quickly.
Then it depends on what you make of the poor equipment.
Now I have used Windows PCs as well as iMacs -- let's pit Windows 7 against OS X Lion, shall we? -- and OS X Lion crashed more times in a month than Windows 7 did.
That is not to say that this won't be the case for PC. Machines are very finicky things. But as artists, we choose tools, and we use them. Whatever they may be.
Speaking as someone who uses both, I would say that mac has one key advantage; The help/search. When you are learning a new daw, it is invaluable to be able to type in the menu item you are looking for, and being able to see where it is, rather than looking through every item, HOPING it is worded the way you expect it to be. The advantage on the PC side, though, is the high availability of Freeware VST/VSTis. I personally prefer working on the PC side, especially with Pro Tools, as the default hotkeys seem to be a lot easier to use, with less multiple key commands for regularly used actions.
At 2/26/14 10:17 AM, Glutch wrote:
The advantage on the PC side, though, is the high availability of Freeware VST/VSTis.
yeah the amount of freeware you can find for PCs compared to macs is insane! Though I like how mac almost always restores youre work if your DAW crashes
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Functions of apple os and windows are not the difference that matters. Its simply cost effectiveness. You pay 2-3 times more for an apple computer of equal ability. If you want to fork the extra dough, go for it. Apple is closed source, so if you are new to computing you might consider its lesser option range a small advantage, but its not really an advantage to be stupid with computers, and production probably isnt for you if thats the case.
At 2/27/14 11:10 AM, Breed wrote: Functions of apple os and windows are not the difference that matters. Its simply cost effectiveness. You pay 2-3 times more for an apple computer of equal ability. If you want to fork the extra dough, go for it. Apple is closed source, so if you are new to computing you might consider its lesser option range a small advantage, but its not really an advantage to be stupid with computers, and production probably isnt for you if thats the case.
Windows isn't any more open, it's just as closed as Mac, so that's a moot point really!
plus, for the reasons I state above in my post in this thread. Macs are a bit more reliable, but damn, way more expensive
