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Poseidon · Senior Member Joined: 08 Jul 2018 Posts: 373

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv5HIrOrn2o&feature=emb_logo

Sharp · Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:36 am Post subject:

Very nice machine.
Not for me though. I prefer windows.

Regards
Sharp
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Poseidon · Senior Member Joined: 08 Jul 2018 Posts: 373

Mac Pro 2019 Teardown -> https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Pro+2019+Teardown/128922

"The new Mac Pro is a Fixmas miracle: beautiful, amazingly well put together, and a masterclass in repairability"

Personally I would love to see new Mac Pro without Apple T2 coprocessor.

Bachus · Platinum Member Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 3127

iowagold

mac pro link apple site
https://www.apple.com/mac-pro/
just for those who did not know where to find the link

60,000.00 bucks loaded!! and add 6k for the rack version!!
but it has most of what we need right now!!
not sure how it will act with pro tools!!
here are a few loaded unit key specs;

28-Core
2.5GHz Intel Xeon W
28 cores, 56 threads
Turbo Boost up to 4.4GHz
66.5MB cache
Supports 2933MHz memory
Mac Pro allows for up to 1.5TB of memory.
1.5TB
12 128GB DIMMs
Requires 24-core or 28-core processor.
Up to 8TB storage. To deliver the fastest possible performance, Mac Pro is built on an all-flash storage architecture. It starts with a 256GB SSD and is configurable to a 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB SSD — all encrypted by the T2 chip.
Different form. Same powerful factors. Mac Pro is also available in a rack mount
Power Supply
1.4 kilowatts (wow power hungry!! you will need a super large ups with this!!)
price tag loaded 60,000.00!!
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Current Gear: korg m3 expanded radias firewire 88 key Radias r on mat, korg radias r on mat on 61 key bed, Korg triton rack w 96mb ram scsi port, 5) korg RADIAS-R on big rack, korg kaossilator pro plus, 6) roland integra7, 4 Roland sc55, 2 roland sb55, 5) fostex 2016, behringer fx2000, 2) roland a800 pro, 2) roland a88 and 2) a49, roland juno, Doepfer MAQ 16/3, 2 Manikin Electronic Schrittmacher, most soft synths. cake walk all old and new versions.
3 schecter guitars, 3 elevenracks, most mxr effects, 2 zoom r24, avid pro tools 11.
MRT midi Breath Controller. 6 studio rooms.

AnthonyB · Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:57 am Post subject:

Sharp · Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:51 pm Post subject:

Hi AnthonyB.

iowagold · Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 4:37 pm Post subject: lol sharp on the gump quote!!

lol sharp on the forest gump quote!!
true for sure!!

I have always seen the ping for checking the latest version of software is a true pita!!

some of the good software out there will not run unless it is connected!!
that update loop is a real black hole for any bandwidth...
let alone computing power you thought you had!!

I use both pc and mac here in the studios...
I have not had good luck with lap tops in any form with work load...
some have had good luck!!
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my site klimaco.net
Current Gear: korg m3 expanded radias firewire 88 key Radias r on mat, korg radias r on mat on 61 key bed, Korg triton rack w 96mb ram scsi port, 5) korg RADIAS-R on big rack, korg kaossilator pro plus, 6) roland integra7, 4 Roland sc55, 2 roland sb55, 5) fostex 2016, behringer fx2000, 2) roland a800 pro, 2) roland a88 and 2) a49, roland juno, Doepfer MAQ 16/3, 2 Manikin Electronic Schrittmacher, most soft synths. cake walk all old and new versions.
3 schecter guitars, 3 elevenracks, most mxr effects, 2 zoom r24, avid pro tools 11.
MRT midi Breath Controller. 6 studio rooms.

AnthonyB · Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks sharp, wasn’t aware (at all) about the T2 chip issue(s) I’ll look in to that when considering. Still got - relatively speaking, a decent pc for audio/recording - even if it is 6-7 years old (i7 980X 6 core CPU - and recently fitted I TB a samsung SSD).

I think the only problem I’ve had is the above mentioned and not, say, the sound card itself (behringer). I also record in to the trusted KORG D3200! I do like this machine.

Thanks 👍
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Poseidon · Senior Member Joined: 08 Jul 2018 Posts: 373

What Does the T2 Chip Mean for Mac Usage?

https://tidbits.com/2019/04/05/what-does-the-t2-chip-mean-for-mac-usage/

Koekepan · Platinum Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Posts: 617

So, let me see, for even a relatively entry-level one at $10K (give or take) I could get ...

A shiny new Kronos 88. (About $3500)

An external controller with all the pads and whatsits I might want for additional control. (About $500)

A cheap laptop just for format conversion and uploading, running whatever. Linux, why not? (About $500)

A nice set of monitors (oooh, let's do $2500 - not crazy, but not cheaping out)

A grotbox and a decent set of open-backed headphones ($500 altogether)

A keyboard stand, a comfy chair, cables by the yard and some room treatment all for the same price.

It's the cost of a bedroom studio.

For $60K .... wow. I'll have the KingKORG, the Kronos and, what the hell, let's add in a full range of smaller synths including every Volca, MS20 type hardware, external effects units, premium mics and practically rebuild the damn room and still have money left over for lunch.

Apple: now aiming for the tax dodge market.

Poseidon · Senior Member Joined: 08 Jul 2018 Posts: 373

2019 Mac Pro overpriced ?

Mac Pro is simply capable of secs that are approaching the top what can be built with hardware that exists today.
Those who think otherwise should visit DELL website and build online XEON workstation to shatter the MYTH spread by some YouTubeers and other ignorants.

it's true, that RAM and SSDs are probably not fairly priced, but that's the "penalties" of the brand that apply to any Mac.

When comes to Apple XDR Pro Display is the same story, it’s actually the other way around.
You are getting a reference-quality display at bargain price, the only thing that Apple screwed up is that the stand should be a part of the display and keep quiet about the price.

Personally I thing Mac Pro is one of the greatest machine built by Apple, and in the music industry .... for Logic Pro users is like having a suite made to measuments.

Sharp · Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:10 pm Post subject:

Poseidon · Senior Member Joined: 08 Jul 2018 Posts: 373

Apple Mac Pro tests Show The Computer Pro Tools HDX Users Dreamed Of May Not Need HDX After All

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2RMSksm9WE

Koekepan · Platinum Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Posts: 617