The Ultimate M1/M2 Mac Buying Guide for Music Production: M2 vs M2 Pro vs M2 Max vs M2 Ultra

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With Apple Silicon chips, you don't always get the performance you paid for depending on the DAW you use. In this video, I will be analyzing all the M1- and M2-series chips (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, and M2 Ultra) and discussing which Mac computer might be the best for you for music production, audio production, audio engineering, recording or writing music. The video includes a test that shows how Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, REAPER and Ableton Live perform very differently on the same chip.
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:29 Video Overview
01:02 Bechmarks & Tests Videos
01:15 Disclaimer
01:36 M1- & M2-Series Chips: Are 2nd Gen Chips Better?
02:12 Base M1 Chip vs Base M2 Chip
02:51 Power of M2: Running My Entire Studio on an M2 MacBook Air
03:17 Why the Base M1 Chip Is Better Than the Base M2 Chip
04:04 M1 vs M2 CPU Cores Comparison
04:54 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro: Not What You Might Expect
05:46 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): DAW Performance
06:45 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): REAPER
07:16 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): Cubase
08:00 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): Pro Tools
08:42 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): Logic Pro X
09:10 M1 Pro vs M2 Pro (10c): Ableton Live
09:48 Your Primary DAW Is an Important Factor to Consider When Choosing a Chip
10:56 10-Core M2 Pro vs 12-Core M2 Pro: Which One to Get?
11:27 M1 Max & M1 Ultra vs M2 Max vs M2 Ultra
11:46 M1 Max & M2 Max: Improvements Only for Video/Graphics Work
12:38 M2 Max Is a Better Deal Than M2 Pro in This One Scenario
13:10 M1 Ultra vs M2 Ultra
14:46 Choosing the Right Amount of RAM
15:12 Mac Users: Look at Memory PRESSURE Instead of Messory Used
15:55 MacOS Tells You if You Need More RAM
16:24 Choosing the Right Amount of SSD Storage
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@JamesZhan 6 месяцев назад

NEW VIDEO ➡ The Problem with M3 Pro MacBook Pro for Music Production | M3 Pro vs M2 Pro vs M1 Pro ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FSqX4bt9to4.htmlsi=ZCU8BG-toWwNcJLu

@Mondo-ot6ec 24 дня назад

Thanks James, these have been very helpful I'm about to check this one out. Have you made one for the Mchip with Ableton 12?

@baldrust 9 месяцев назад

Definitely confirms what I suspected all along. Our challenge as musicians is that most of the Mac reviews are created by video-oriented creators who focus on rendering tests. Usually the only way they acknowledge audio is by saying the total number of tracks that can run, without really qualifying what’s on those tracks. This is a great explanation of how a DAW needs computing resources and does away with the hype about M2 being “better” than M1 for our use. The way I understand it, M2 focused on more significantly improving power efficiency with some performance gain. Particularly for desktop users, that’s pretty much a non-issue regardless of using M1 or M2. James, thank you so much for making this video and putting a few false perceptions to rest.

@JamesZhan 9 месяцев назад

Glad you like the video! For tech review channels, it makes sense to do video-oriented tests because video tasks are (generally speaking) much more CPU-intensive than audio tasks. Video tasks allow reviewers to test not only the CPU performance but also the GPU performance, the media engines, and the SSD speed. And these Apple Silicon chips are pretty video-focused in general. These audio tests I've been doing on my channel wouldn't be a good way to give people a *general* idea of what these chips can do, but they have proven to be very helpful to people who work with audio a lot. That's why very few people do audio tests on YT and that's why I do them!

@rob_fabre 3 месяца назад

@@JamesZhan Where can I find/purchase a Macbook Pro 14in with the M1 or M2 and 16GB RAM? I can only find refurbished... They dont have them new... :(. What do you recommend? The only option seems to buy the latest but dont want to over pay. THANKS

@ImOzify 2 месяца назад

@@rob_fabreeBay. Do thorough research and make sure you buy from a REPUTABLE seller, meaning 99% or higher positive reviews.

@LIFELOVER715 9 месяцев назад

You deserve an award for your presentation. The amount of information, with excellent articulation is worthy of great admiration & appreciation.

@JamesZhan 9 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words!

@Siri_Duffa 9 месяцев назад

This is excellent. Your buying guides for musicians/producers/engineers are the best I've seen on youtube. Great attention to detail. Thank you.

@jameslast3192 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for keeping it plain , concise and simple! Great guide.

@SylvanWilliams 7 месяцев назад

I had no idea about the E and P core utilisation differences in each DAW. you sir are a gentleman and a scholar! Very helpful.

@vandenhengel978 6 месяцев назад

It’s a setting in Logic.

@malteadotas4 9 месяцев назад

RU-vid is full of redundant videos about the m1 and m2 comparisons and recommendations, but THIS video is actually super informative and really eye opening. Excellent job, my man. You have a new subscriber. 👍👍

@JamesZhan 9 месяцев назад

Really appreciate your kind words! I think it’s good to have many people reviewing the same products, as everyone’s perspective and experience are different ☺️

@CharlieRobbins 9 месяцев назад

Great video! Thanks! 🤘🏻

@noeysun8780 2 месяца назад

I haven't "liked" a video in a long time but...I'm really impressed with your presentation, how direct it is, and how informational it is. Thank you for putting this together. I even hit the subscribe button, which I never do when RU-vidrs tell me to.

@jesseemmoth5482 7 месяцев назад

Love this video man! Nice to see you really know what you’re talking about and give us viewers examples and stuff. Great!

@newbreednet 9 месяцев назад

Excellent video -- I thought I knew the differences quite well, yet you still taught me a few new things!

@ShogunxCAL 7 месяцев назад

Everything is clean about this man. Video quality on point. Comparisons 🔥 Well done sir well done.

@ulteriorreignsupreme 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic overview, just what I needed.

@colm131 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant video, James. Thanks for posting.

@eoinodunlaing4391 9 месяцев назад

An excellent and extremely useful presentation -thank you!

@SiddharthaNaithani 9 месяцев назад

outstanding analysis, really helpful!

@cd-er3fb 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic video! This is a perfect break down thank you! Cant wait to see if you get a chance to get your hands on the M3s

@rouje44 6 месяцев назад

The EXACT video i was looking for! thank you James!!!

@angelinek_ 9 месяцев назад

Just wanted to say thank you for this comprehensive video with clear breakdowns of your analyses! Was mildly stressing over this decision and your video has been a lot of help for me!! Really appreciate it!!!

@JamesZhan 9 месяцев назад

Glad you found it helpful! :)

@Zaleskee 9 месяцев назад

Thank you James, this was an amazing detailed guide!.

@marksteinemann4063 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the Video. This was super helpful for making a informed choice.

@BAND-MAID-USA 7 месяцев назад

One of the best tech videos I’ve ever seen. Very valuable info. Thank you so much.

@mento6 6 месяцев назад

Awesome super informative vid. Thanks James!

@antoinesry7906 8 месяцев назад

Man I've never seen someone paying attention to details and to what we need precisely like this, already subscribed and the video is still on , fantastic job on this one thank you so much for this

@JamesZhan 8 месяцев назад

Wow thank you so much for your kind words!

@technosoulman 24 дня назад

Super useful information shared - thank you!

@HarleyBob957 9 месяцев назад

Excellent buying guide. I'm actually getting ready to upgrade my Mac mini to the Mac studio, within the next couple of days and your video timing was perfect for the questions I have been asking myself. Thanks.

@JuriKet 6 месяцев назад

I'm considering buying the Mac Studio as well, comming from an MBP Intel. Which one did you buy and how does it perform?

@MD-wf5fm 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! That was really helpful

@HarleyBob957 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the information, much appreciated. I just bought the Mac mini, m2 pro, 1 tb, 32 g..love it. I use Studio One as my DAW. When recording or mixing, everything is snappy, no spinning beach balls. I upgraded from a 2018 Mac mini, 256 tb, 16g. I used a lot of external ssd's. Sometimes, depending on my mix, I would be maxing out the Mac mini, I'd see beachballs spinning, a couple of times I had a freeze. I thought about going with the Mac Studio, but I really like the mini, it's footprint, just works for me. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

@shred6strings 9 месяцев назад

Excellent. Thank you, James.

@SH-jv5uf 2 месяца назад

Thank you for this helpful explanation.

@sarinsahil 5 месяцев назад

You my friend are bringing so much value to the world of musicians right now! Thank you :)

@UnluckyMinority 5 месяцев назад

This was really helpful! Thank you!

@powertaitai 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much helping me to get more details. Cheers

@revp01 9 месяцев назад

As always with your videos: Excellent analysis. Extremely helpful. Confirms most of my thoughts on this subject. I’m a Reaper user on Mac M2. The M2 MacBook Pro w/32GB RAM is beyond amazing and well worth the purchase.

@EastLaneDonte 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this video! I've been looking for one specifically for music for a while!

@Chrissyduds 2 месяца назад

That was awesome ! I’m an Apple employee and talk about stuff like this often and you did a great job helping me break stuff down better and going to share this video with my team so they understand what the chips are all about for musicians vs video editors

@MOBOfficial7 9 месяцев назад

I been waiting for this vdo for months. Appreciate it man❤🙏🏾

@julianmoss581 6 месяцев назад

thanks a tonne man, really appreciate you doing this!

@Agga1904 7 месяцев назад

Exactly what I was looking for! Perfect video - subscribed 🤝🏼

@studiotakt3865 5 месяцев назад

very nice, thanks for the in depth info!

@gypsymothgillis3537 3 месяца назад

Thank you 😊 this video explained 100% exactly what i was looking for .

@donteno 3 месяца назад

Precious work ! Thank you so much. Clear and just detailed enough. :)

@kingslaphappy1533 7 месяцев назад

I liked your presentation, clear and concise.👍

@svenpoppe9509 3 месяца назад

Thanks heaps for the help clarifying amongst all that mumbo jumbo tech talk. I start to know where to head up on my Rec Studio upgrade + DAW , etc.. Very helpful! Thanks.

@SpectacleMusic 8 месяцев назад

As a die-hard Apple user and mixing engineer, I have held out on upgrading my 2015 MacBook Pro with 16 GB RAM. Mainly because of the ports that were not included throughout the reign of the M1 chip. I can finally say that the Mac mini would be a substantial upgrade. And this video really helped thank you.

@jimi272 3 месяца назад

Never change a running system. What did you end up doing?

@faautobahna9416 9 месяцев назад

Excellent analysis, thanks.

@masterpref84 9 месяцев назад

This was super excellent, you really did your home work

@TokarTK 11 дней назад

Thank you for this comparison, nice work!

@DangerousPOSSE 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic video!! Thank you bro

@bubblegummusic6285 9 месяцев назад

Super great video man!! Thanx a lot!! 🙏✌️

@En_Diel Месяц назад

Your videos are very detailed, thank you for the info bro

@juhokettunen8245 2 месяца назад

Excellent, excellent video. Informative content, and professional presentation.

@JesusArmasOficial 9 месяцев назад

This is the kind of review we musicians and producers need! Thank you so very much for investing a lot of time into making this possible. As a Pro Tools user it’s kinda saddening to see how poorly optimized the platform is and how it’s not using the CPU cores to its entirety. I haven’t had any issues with Pro Tools on my M1 Max MacBook Pro but I must say that it can be much better optimized for sure! Subscribed to the channel already! 🙌🏻🎉

@Kaotix_music 8 месяцев назад

If you dont mind me asking, why use Pro Tools? I had to use Pro Tools for a bit in audio engineering school and i just couldnt stand it. What i can do in Ableton Live 11 today is so much more than Pro Tools. I know Pro Tools was always the standard in studios because for a while it was the only DAW (Multitrack recorder software really) that ran in 32-bit float....but all DAWs run in 32-bit float now. Just curious to know your reasoning as i love always asking why someone uses 1 DAW over another

@JamesZhan 8 месяцев назад

@@Kaotix_music I’m not the person you directed your question at, but just wanna chime in and say that I agree Pro Tools sucks. I feel like the only reason it’s still around is mostly because it used to be the industry standard. Give it another 10 or 20 years, and I feel like ProTools will be one of the least used DAW in the music industry (if it continues to lag behind other DAWs the way it is currently). Given how much Avid charges for it and how big of a company Avid is, Pro Tools should have been way better. (Note that my criticism is aimed at Avid, not PT users. I believe people should use whatever DAW they want.)

@Kaotix_music 8 месяцев назад

@@JamesZhanoh i 1000000% agree with you and the reasons i mentioned above was why it was the industry standard for a while. Atleast, thats what we were told in audio engineering school and that we should expect and studio we work in...their main workstation was gonna be ProTools. But more and more i book studios if i want to work in one rather than my home studio, im seeing more and more they just have every DAW now (minus FL, bigger engineers cannot stand FL Studio)

@JamesZhan 8 месяцев назад

@@Kaotix_music Not only that, with the rise of home studios/remote services studios, there's basically no need to learn this "industry standard" DAW anymore unless you plan to work in someone else's studio. I for one have been doing professional mixing and mastering work out of my own studio for the past 8 years without knowing a hint of Pro Tools. Even recording studios don't all use PT nowadays. A band I'm working with is recording drums in a sizable studio in my city and that studio uses Logic!

@JesusArmasOficial 8 месяцев назад

@@Kaotix_music Don’t worry, I love the question! Honestly it’s all about familiarity for me. When I first started recording, producing and mixing I did so using Pro Tools without an academy involved and willingly. You may wonder why and it is because it got stuck in my head since the first time I went to a studio and saw its GUI. It just clicked with me. Now, I’ve used other DAWs such as Reaper, Studio One and Logic Pro and all three have increíble feature sets and are really well optimized in certain areas when compared to Pro Tools hand on hand, still I use Pro Tools to this day only because I have a workflow I like in it and a workflow I feel comfortable too. I am proficient at it and efficient so, it’s already built into my muscle memory to an extent. This doesn’t mean that if I have to use another DAW I won’t, I can use any other platform if the work needs it to. Would it be better if it was Pro Tools in my case? Of course! But it’s not a dealbreaker. On the other hand, I’ve studied the possibility of leaving Pro Tools behind and choose another DAW to work with but I honestly think of the hassle it would be to re-learn everything and I just want to be creative and make a living.

@paulpaul00 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! Perfect information!

@DJMarcusGrant 4 месяца назад

Can I just say, you are an absolute legend with all of your in depth content! You're the only RU-vidr who goes so in depth with your comparisons and everything to do with music production. I have a base Model M1 (non max or pro) which I use for Open Format DJing paired with my controller but am looking to have a completely separate MacBook for music production and you've definitely set me on the right path of going for an Apple Refurbished M1 Pro MacBook Pro seeing as I will be plugging in to multiple monitors when at my desk at home. Thank you so much for your work!

@mariovaliquette5310 5 месяцев назад

Thx James for your time and commitment 👍 I’m subscribing 😋

@livefromthepsy-op1170 5 месяцев назад

Classy and clean video. I'm subscribed.

@EduardoMoreira_Producer 5 месяцев назад

Amazing video. Well done!

@nickpmusic 9 месяцев назад

Best analysis thanks for your insight

@830jkl 24 дня назад

This was so awesome! Thank you for sharing what seemingly no one else has, info on actual music production. I subscribed just because of this video. 🎹♥️

@mosys5838 6 месяцев назад

THank you so much for this video!

@drbakker 9 месяцев назад

Very helpful! Thanks

@torrecalba 9 месяцев назад

What a great video and analisys. I'd take note of all your recommendations! Thanks a lot an cheers from Italy James

@JamesZhan 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ianchattam9368 8 месяцев назад

This is sooooooooooo helpful man, thanks a million.

@mikebeats95 8 месяцев назад

Very informative thank you 💯

@BeatsAndGuitars 7 месяцев назад

Awesome video. Thank you

@andyread5363 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, very helpful

@granadamusic 6 месяцев назад

man this is EXACTLY what i needed, fr!!! thanks a lot James!!!!

@benadgatemusic 3 месяца назад

thank you so much for this video! i’m shopping for a new computer for the first time in 13 years and this helped me narrow down between the imac, mac mini and studio.

@paulsimpson7040 Месяц назад

I am in the same boat. What will you buy?

@JoelBrandonMedia 7 месяцев назад

Really helpful, thanks! 🎉

@sandonsmith 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much James!

@Bourbosaurus 13 дней назад

I don’t normally comment, but fantastic video. One of the best I’ve ever seen on RU-vid in general 😂 straight to the point with complete clarity.

@whatintheworld6501 2 месяца назад

Excellent video, thanks

@thevoiceofgrandmother 7 месяцев назад

thanks so much for this video James! saved me a lot of time :)

@nathanvanderhoof7124 9 месяцев назад

Wow so amazing- you saving me hundreds of dollars on that max vs pro chip part. 🙏🙏🙏😊

@JamesZhan 9 месяцев назад

Hey you! Good to see you here 😊 👇Watch these next👇 🖥 M2 Pro vs M1 Max/M1 Pro In-Depth Testing: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0UlQhWFqpeo.html 🖥 M2 MacBook Air Review: Running an Entire Studio on it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i8NnPmK2MZo.html 🖥 M1 Max MacBook Pro Reviewed for Music Production: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uX4cBOWFL0U.html

@IFTHENGEO 9 месяцев назад

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@SToad 9 месяцев назад

One little detail to maybe have in mind for next videos is that the MBP 16" comes with 12 cores by default, which is the middle config for the 14".

@AnonymousMr2 9 месяцев назад

Could you do an FL studio test as well? Curious to see how many core are utilised there...

@niklask.5593 6 месяцев назад

Ableton 12 Beta is out now, has the efficiency improved? I’m thinking about going with M1 Pro or M2 Pro and I’m not sure if the usage of cpu cores changed with Ableton 12? Would be awesome if you could test it too

@markjacksonmusic21 6 месяцев назад

Amazing video! Really appreciate it!!

@jeanpijeau9324 7 месяцев назад

Best review out there!🎉

@mcdan2696 9 месяцев назад

Excellent review😊

@OneFineChopstick 3 месяца назад

You are pretty amazing at this. Dislike the average influencer/review/content creator videos so much so yours is a breath of fresh air. keep the videos coming.

@hankfowler8194 9 месяцев назад

This is a very informative video. I was thinking of buying a new Macbookair M2 but my M1 air is fine according to you. You saved me some money. Thanks

@jev21 8 месяцев назад

This is a really helpful video bro!

@KunchangLeeMusic 9 месяцев назад

This is the vid we needed thanks

@kidsofhouse9869 Месяц назад

Thanks man totally the best and only good video and guide when it comes to buy a Macbook for audio Production. You help me a lot and i can def. Say a ton of people. Keep going G.!

@jeromeclatot1769 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much this is excellent. For someone who does not know much about computers this is amazing.

@kikoferraz4363 9 месяцев назад

GREAT content! Thanks a lot! ❤

@brunolacerda4611 6 месяцев назад

Best clarifying video

@servHis221 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. Leaving this here for my future self. Get the M1 10-core Macbook Pro

@toonesh 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much James for this great video, I learned a lot thanks to you, a superb source of information!!! I acquired a Mac mini 3.2Ghz i7 64 Gb RAM and 1Tera SSD 2.5 years ago and my CPU is quickly in the red in my mixing or even production sessions (especially a latency problem when recording songs). that there are a lot of avenues...) in short, I am more enlightened on the type of processor (although I wonder if the graphics card does not also have a role to play on all the spectrum visualization plugins ( Flux Analyzer, ADPTR audio etc....) but according to your advice I don't really fit into the boxes announced, but rather as an (almost) advanced producer AND Mixer (production is my job but I mix my productions before send them to the master then...) and switch back to windows I admit that makes me very very afraid 😅

@jj5jj5 6 месяцев назад

So helpful!

@joelharvey 6 месяцев назад

*All hail Mr. Zhan for his highly informative content. What an absolute legend!*

@tommasomaiello 5 месяцев назад

thanks a lot for this video!

@eternalstudios4749 9 месяцев назад

Ahhhh mannn, this is an awesome video. I know it’s a lot of work. But I’d be REALLY interested to see a comparison added to this, with Studio One and Luna. Mainly because they are the best alternatives to pro tools, but also because both of them are doing some interesting work. Plus, to my Knowlege Luna is one of the only other Mac exclusive DAW’s, other than Logic.

@angusbabb4913 9 месяцев назад

Brilliant thanks ! 😊

@pdac86 8 месяцев назад

Hats of for you! This is a amazing and well structured guide! I know now that I will probably buy a refurbished M1 Pro MacBook Pro for hopefully a lot less then the price of a new M2 pro!

@geertteekens 3 месяца назад

Great video!

@HumoraraS 8 месяцев назад

superb video!

@TheMetalMag 9 месяцев назад

Thx you , u give the right info . Your video should be done n viewed by everyone.

@anaroquea 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for this video, it helped me a lot! I would love to know your opinion about the M3 line of chips and the new RAM size configurations. One more time, thanks for this!