After using PC's for the past 20 years I've made the switch over to a Mac for the sole purpose of music production. I picked up a MacBook Pro i7 2.66ghz. Now I know everyone has their preferences either Mac or PC and I don't want this thread to start a debate over which is better (trust me I stressed out enough trying to decide between the 2 ), but I just want to get some advice and input on the Mac world here, as now I'm really used to a lot of programs on a PC that I've been told are not compatible with Mac.

As far as music production, I think I've made my mind up on Ableton because it is PC and Mac compatible and I can still work with non-Mac people. I will probably also get into Pro Tools as well.

Now I need programs for basic everyday functions. What's the best program to record onto? I've used Audacity and Soundforge before, but they seem so passe to me now, as I've been using Cool Edit Pro for the past couple years and told I can't use it for Mac. What is everyone else using? I need a program I can do voice overs, edits, and high quality sound.
(keep in mind I don't have Ableton yet)

Also I need a good cd burning program and a program for watching movies.

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You can use ableton to record with if you want.

I like Adobe Audition. Been using it for years. They will be releasing a mac version very soon.

http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/audition/

There is a really good burning software that's the equivalent of Nero for mac called Toast by Roxio.

http://www.roxio.com/enc/products/toast/default.html?gclid=CI6dwbHGjqQCFcEz5wodCAnUIQ

Check it out.

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Last edited by RobSt*r on Sep-17-2010 at 13:31

I don't think that too many ppl are going to debate that Mac's are better for production, graphic work etc...

They're just overpriced for every day normal use...

Although, my next laptop will probably be an iPad...

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Originally posted by chinamon chinamon is INCH MOAN. LOL so fitting.

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Originally posted by VDub I don't think that too many ppl are going to debate that Mac's are better for production, graphic work etc...

other than longer battery life and being lighter overall than a standard laptop PC, Macs aren't much better since all software used is the same.

Ever since they've been using Intel chips, it's only a status symbol/hip thing to have a Mac

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For movies use VLC. It can play almost anything.


I have tons of Blu-Ray ripped movies in the format of .mkv and they work fine and audio is perfect.

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Originally posted by Mortyman I don't want this thread to start a debate over which is better

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Originally posted by LKD other than longer battery life and being lighter overall than a standard laptop PC, Macs aren't much better since all software used is the same. Ever since they've been using Intel chips, it's only a status symbol/hip thing to have a Mac

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Originally posted by LKD Ever since they've been using Intel chips, it's only a status symbol/hip thing to have a Mac

i dont think thats the only reason.

Have you considered using Logic btw? It's a powerhouse and I def recommend having a look at it before you jump into ableton.

I know you mentioned wanting to be able to collabo with PC users, but that's kind of irrelevant. There's many ways you can do this. Just because you have a Mac (and mac only software) doesn't mean you can't work with others that are using a PC.

Not every producer out there has a Mac, how do you think they collaborate with producers that do..?

I've been using Logic for a couple of years now and I can't tell you how amazing it is.

Anyway, if you're looking for that full, robust audio production program, I would say give Logic a shot.

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Macs aren't much better since all software used is the same.

what software, exactly, is "the same"?

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Originally posted by bcope what software, exactly, is "the same"?

I should've been more specific. "applications" you can get almost all on both windows and mac os..meh..

let's not make this a debate as he previously mentioned

If i could afford a mac, I'd get one and run win7 off it

(only cos of portability of the macbook)

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Originally posted by LKD it's only a status symbol/hip thing to have a Mac

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Originally posted by LKD If i could afford a mac, I'd get one and run win7 off it (only cos of portability of the macbook)

Are you ok?

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Originally posted by spiderpig Are you ok?

yes. are you?

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