The MacBook Neo Just Changed Budget Music Production

Описание: In this video, I test the MacBook Neo with a real mixing and mastering REAPER project with 100 tracks and 140+ plugins and a Logic Pro 12 project with sample libraries for an entire orchestra. I also discuss why I think the MacBook Neo gives you incredible value for the money, especially when you consider the price of Apple Creator Studio.

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Start
0:32 Music Production Tests Overview
1:17 MacBook Neo Build Quality: Incredible for the Price
1:58 Mechanical Trackpad Issue
2:26 A Different Testing Approach Than My Previous Videos
3:09 MacBook Neo Audio Processing Benchmarked Against M-Series Chips
3:25 Efficiency Core vs Performance Core Usage on MacBook Neo (A18 Pro)
3:51 My Goal for This Video
4:08 MacBook Neo Tested with a Real Mixing & Mastering Project in REAPER
8:08 MacBook Neo Tested with a Real Mixing & Mastering Project in Logic Pro 12
9:14 MacBook Neo vs M1 Max: Render Speed Test
9:53 Addressing MacBook Neo’s 8GB of RAM (unified memory)
10:17 Brief Explanation of RAM’s Role in Music Production
10:43 MacBook Neo’s 8GB RAM Tested: Full Orchestral Project
11:48 Heavy Multitasking on MacBook Neo: Logic Pro Orchestral Project + REAPER Mixing Project
12:31 Heavy Multitasking on MacBook Neo: Audio Projects + 4K Video Timeline with Colour Grade
13:29 Heavy Multitasking on MacBook Neo: Audio Projects, Video Project & RAW Photo Editing
15:02 James’ Take: Why MacBook Neo Is the Best Laptop for Audio/Photo/Video Work for the Price
15:29 Neo’s Advantage #1: Portability + Good Performance
16:18 Neo’s Advantage #2: Colour-Accurate Display (Compared Against Apple Studio Display)
17:08 Neo’s Advantage #3: MacOS Means Access to Apple Creator Studio
18:28 James’ Thoughts on Creator Studio Being a Subscription
19:10 Should You Get MacBook Air Instead?

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