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  • MacBook Pro as a Master??

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    Hello, I'm in the market for an additional computer for my setup. Since I now require portability, I'm considering a top end MacBook Pro, and using it with VEPro to slave my current PC. Does anyone here use a MacBook as a master? I am primarily MIDI based, and score to picture.....nor sure how well it would perform. Any advice appreciated! Thanks, Wolfie
  • Cyril BlancC
    Cyril BlancC

    The problem of a Macbook as a master is the size of the screen, so you need to invest in a big screen.

    What DAW software do you use ?

    MacBook Pro M3 MAX 128 GB 8TB - 2 x 48" screen --- Logic Pro --- Mir Pro 3D --- Most of the VI libs, a few Synch... libs --- Quite a few Kontakt libs --- CS80 fanatic
  • U
    U
    Thanks. Yes, I already use two screens in my current setup. I will be running Cubase 7 and Logic X.
  • Cyril BlancC
    Cyril BlancC

    I can only speak of Logic

    How are you planning to organize your Logic setup ?

    Are you going to put all in VEPRO ? use MIR Pro ?

    ? ???

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    MacBook Pro M3 MAX 128 GB 8TB - 2 x 48" screen --- Logic Pro --- Mir Pro 3D --- Most of the VI libs, a few Synch... libs --- Quite a few Kontakt libs --- CS80 fanatic
  • U
    U
    Everything routed through VEPro, slaved from my PC. However, when I'm on the road (using just the MacBook), I'll just load the VI's directly into Logic/Cubase.
  • Cyril BlancC
    Cyril BlancC

    Logic does not use much power to send midi to your slave.

    It is better to you VE Pro instead to use VI in Logic

    MacBook Pro M3 MAX 128 GB 8TB - 2 x 48" screen --- Logic Pro --- Mir Pro 3D --- Most of the VI libs, a few Synch... libs --- Quite a few Kontakt libs --- CS80 fanatic
  • J
    J
    If anyone is curious, the new MacBook Pro is an excellent master computer with VEPro. I went with the 15" retina, 16GB Ram and 512GB Flash. The video handling is excellent running Cubase 7, and I've already completed a major project. My only concern is that it runs very hot, but I raised the back of the laptop about 1/2" which makes a difference (according to Apple it's normal)....but I might buy a chill pad anyways. I'm also running two addtional 24" LED monitors. Great little machine!!