Is the M2 Mac Mini the One for Music Production? 

How is that done?

@@sav589 Easily

yo bro a lot of content says that 8gb memory its not enough for vsts... but, I mean... is itsnt?

@@nataliasilveira8514 it’s absolutely flawless so far after a year. Whether it’s dozens of tracks (or) more importantly if those tracks are loaded up with cpu intensive plugins. very happy w M2 8gb with Logic Pro 🤘🏼

@@RedCloudServices needed this review

Thanks for always watching Joe!

How much is it?

@@walterwa256 I think it was about 2000 Canadian with keyboard and mouse. and taxes.

Are you able to use studio speakers via thunderbolt?

Thanks so much! It'll be perfect for you!

Hi, what do u mean with having the footage on an external hard rive? thanks!

@@JMAldana just SSD connected through a cable to the Mac Mini. You can also buy a Mac Mini Hub with SATA/M.2 SSD ports

Thank you very much, ill do it that way@@DenisWASD

Can I install my vst. Programs. On a external ssd. M.2 etc Will the max see the ssd as a internal or allow my kontact player software I know I can install samples on external was just wondering if I can install the program also ? Thanks for advice

Congrats!!

You know it!

You're gonna love it!!

Just an update on my situation after having watched this video and wrote the comment above I couldn’t be happier with my choice after watching this video! I changed my mind about the Mac Studio with the M1 processor and went with the Mac Mini M2 Pro with 32 GB RAM. Man that machine is a monster! I am really happy and grateful to you and the wonderful information you put out here.

@@zoaltamam glad u made the right choice brodie, keep up the good sounds lv

Thanks so much!

I have the same model and have been recording on it for a while with Logic. Works fine with 8gb of ram, however if you work with sample libraries like strings, it will eat it RAM up quickly and youl'll have to increase the sample rate. Wouldn't recommend it for sample libraries.

@@zigak.1902 I work with samples too sometimes but you don't have to force it to RAM always. The system can manage pretty well the RAM-SSD transition with no speed loss, unless you are using archaic VSTs like Kontakt and other weak Native Instruments stuff. I would clear away from those plugins in general.

@@zeus1117 Interestng. I use Spitfire Solo Strings with Kontakt and it's an absolute RAM hog. other VSTs work fine.

Lol. That’s a awesome hack lol

And your agreed… well done!

You called it!

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Yeah we've been testing it pretty rigorously and it's been flying!

@@seandaniel23 so between an m1 and this m2, would the (reported) faster ssd on the M1 and the way the chip is designed be the better purchase you think for anything up to 35-50 tracks? Or should the m2 be able to handle this?

Have you tried the same project with a laptop or something? This happened to me once and it actually ended up being the mbox studio software and not the computer

Yes, my 2013 iMac has less bleed than the new Mac mini. Also, system sounds are bleeding, like alerts etc....when I pan the system audio hard R, I can hear an email alert, (or whatever) in the left. @@seandaniel23

I'll try and get ahold of one!

Yup!!this will be great for running the current GarageBand

It’s the new mbox studio. Great interface

wild right?

Thinking more like 120 tracks or so... Probably wouldn't be quite enough eh?

Yup.

I would go 512/ 16gb. If you can afford it.

Scarlet solo 2i2 4th gen :) or Motu

Yes it is possible to have low latency true usb2 Look at the RME audio interfaces like the Babyface pro fs etc. Rock solid drivers like the ones from RME are an important part for low latency recording without issues.

@@jezzbro are you running the Avid through the thunderbolt via usbc3( not 3.2x2,)?

@@mark-ze4en I am using an RME Babyface pro fs. Not an Avid Mbox. Low latency midi is no problem with the RME via usb 2

@@jezzbro Thanks! Iwas interested if any standard usb2 device would be sufficent with the thunderbolt connection. I see few, if any usb3.2x2 devices . Is it necessary to use a high end upgraded usb device like the RME. to get near zero latency. I am about to build a pc with TB4 AND usb3.2 but not sure what interface will be suiable. Unfortunately. Mo ey is somewhat of acosideration. My goal if efficient Orchestral sample use in composition.thanks again. Clarify if possible.

Yup. 32. And it’s fine there UNLESS I’m running a bunch of oeksound stuff

I see you are new to content creators. I get what you’re saying, but content creators aren’t paid just getting to the point

Whether he has something to say or not, the video has to be 10 minutes long. That’s how it works nowadays, sadly.

😂

Yup! You might want to consider using a hard drive to store sample libraries though

@@seandaniel23 sure thanks. Just curious is the 8gb RAM sufficient?

Yes

Super quiet

The OS doesn't take up that much space. He installed all his music creation stuff, he even mentioned it in the video! Also, unified memory of 8GB with arm native apps use way less memory and way smarter than the PC version of the same plugins or software. On PC you better have 16-32GB RAM for the SAME audio projects. Speaking from experience here. I would go for the 512GB SSD version, I already have couple of TB fast external SSDs, 16GB unified RAM is definitely not necessary, since it acts like 16-20GB of DIMM RAM.

@@zeus1117 what's 20% of 256gb mate? I'll give you a hint, 50gb, which is exactly what he said. Do you actually know what unified ram is? It pools the system storage for shared use between the cpu/gpu/other system components. This doesn't make it act like 'more' ram, it makes it faster. It also acts like LESS memory, since it's shared with the gpu rather than having discrete gpu memory. Anyway, you agree the hdd should be bigger, and you're wrong about the ram. Chrome/safari with a days browsing of tabs open is still going to suck a solid chunk of that into the depths of its memory hell. More memory is always better. Period. 8 may be sufficient for day to day stuff. It may even have been great for this demo. Most people aren't going to buy a dedicated mac mini for audio processing, they're going to want to do other things at the same time the longer background tasks are running. Since you can't upgrade it, because apple, get a unit with more base memory. I hate the fact my m1 laptop only has 8gb. It is wildly insufficient for any level of prosumer or professional use.

@@zeus1117 8GB RAM use way less? lolz ever heard memory swap??if you want destroy your SSD lifespan than go for 8GB RAM and dont complain why your mac mini died before it's expiry date

looking at it, i currently have quite a beefy pc which i use for gaming, emails, all the day to day kind of stuff etc, and would probably get the mac mini purely for music production bc windows sucks balls for production. Ofc i know its not as good but with the SSD you can buy an external off like amazon for cheap so I'm not overtly fussed about that, but the unified memory does worry me a little. This mac mini would literally be JUST for music production so would i particularly need a 16gb UM when its not going to be used for everyday activities?

@@leekpart I'm thinking about doing the exact same thing. . . .

20 instances?