Re: OT Query Mac purchase

[Daniel Thomas <danielthomas4@mac.com>]

IF its all about running virtual instruments, he needs a fast and powerful 
machine. I recommend the i7 processors on the iMacs or MBPs.

If he is only recording midi data and spitting back out to external sound 
modules, then a trailing edge machine would suffice.

Daniel 
On Jun 30, 2011, at 2:08 AM, Rick Walker wrote:

> Hi folks,
> 
> I have a client who is considering putting together a midi recording
> setup using a Mac computer.
> 
> He's going to use VSTi instruments with a keyboard almost exclusively 
> and very little real time audio.
> 
> He wondered whether a brand new Mac Mini or a Macbook would do the trick
> or whether he should fork out the extra dough and get a Macbook Pro.
> 
> My MBP is over 4 years old now so I can't really advise him.
> 
> Would you mind letting me know what you guys know about such a purchase?
> 
> Thanks a lot,
> 
> Rick Walker
>