So, my advice would be to not do what I did. The new MBP is certainly slick & plenty fast enough for PD, but in terms of bang for your buck, you can get comparable processing speeds for far less money with an older Mac, or (as alexandros points out) a different brand of computer that can run Linux. Here are the best USB-C adapters for your MacBook. In the past we’d have recommended the 27in iMac thanks to its 5K screen with 5,120 x 2,880 pixels.

When the iMac died, I decided to upgrade to the new 2016 Macbook Pro (I was right in the middle of several Logic/FCP projects, and didn't want to jump ship to Linux at that precise moment). The best Mac for designers is the 14in MacBook Pro (with an external display or two). The former was solid (until the graphics card gave out), the latter still to this day can run my most demanding patch at 70-80% CPU. Here are my reccomendations for USB 3. The best MacBook Pro deals (Image credit: Apple) The best 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 (2022) deals A premium price for the power of the M2 chip 1,149 at Amazon 1,299 at Best Buy 1,299. Their newer Thunderbolt interfaces look even more enticing (although I'm biased, since I'm a drummer & always seeking lower latency).Īs for Macs: until recently I was running PD on a 2010 iMac and a 2008 Macbook. As you’ve seen above, MacBook Pro ports also support Thunderbolt, USB 3.1 etc, so USB 2.0 to USB USB C multi port hub also work fine with MacBook Pro. I have the 18i8, since my setup needs a lot of inputs, but even that one was relatively affordable. I second the notion that the Focusrite Scarlett line is a good way to go.

Best interface for macbook pro