I'm still really interested in producing, but I just want to know whether a Macbook Pro will be sufficient enough for producing Trance on?

I'd prefer going down this route as it saves me having to buy separate parts to put together my own computer.

Most certainly. A MBP is more than enough to produce on, and you'll find that many people on here had to cut their teeth on far less.

Just get logic, a decent midi controller and some headphones/monitor speakers and away you go.

Over time time, you'll probably want to get an audio interface, room treatment, etc, but for right now, you can start with a pretty simple setup.

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Originally posted by DJ RANN Most certainly. A MBP is more than enough to produce on, and you'll find that many people on here had to cut their teeth on far less. Just get logic, a decent midi controller and some headphones/monitor speakers and away you go. Over time time, you'll probably want to get an audio interface, room treatment, etc, but for right now, you can start with a pretty simple setup.

Thanks mate

Would this be okay?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...mZ7L&ref=plSrch

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Originally posted by Joeydav Would this be okay? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...mZ7L&ref=plSrch

Sure, but damn, do you get reamed for Apple products in the UK

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Originally posted by DJ RANN Sure, but damn, do you get reamed for Apple products in the UK

What do you mean?

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Originally posted by Joeydav What do you mean?

please tell me you're not about to buy that? You can pick that up here for less then $1k now.

If that's what you paid a few years back, then OK.

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Originally posted by DJ RANN please tell me you're not about to buy that? You can pick that up here for less then $1k now. If that's what you paid a few years back, then OK.

Brand new? I can't find the same one with the same specs for cheaper.

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Originally posted by Joeydav Brand new? I can't find the same one with the same specs for cheaper.

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Originally posted by DJ RANN

The post is empty mate?

https://www.google.com/search?q=App...+4000,&tbm=shop

The hard drive model is nice because it can be had for cheap. Regardless if you get the hard drive model or Retina though you will be somewhat limited CPU wise with the 13" model. I have the 13" one and its not that bad but you do have to be especially careful with CPU intensive plugins. If you are going to have a high number of tracks you want to use CPU light plugins like Hive/Sylenth or bounce your tracks when you are done with them.

Just something to keep in mind before you buy.