MAC vs PC 2024: Why I Switched to Apple!

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00:00 New MAC Specs and Accessories
4:28 Connectivity MAC VS PC
6:00 Why PC Is No Longer An Option For Professional Audio
9:52 Switching to MAC & Performance with Pro Tools
11:05 Mac OS vs Windows
14:42 Is Mac Better For Audio?
15:50 Doe Thunderbolt Work?
16:14 The Bad (About Mac)
20:20 Price: Is Mac OVERPRICED?
28:00 Is Mac Better For PRO TOOLS?
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[jotamarsmusic]

You can CUT on a Mac. Copy the file (command+c) then paste it using option+command+v and it will delete the file on its original location.

[GunterLindmeier]

Most important:
1. In System Preferences under Software Update uncheck "automatic Updates".
2. Never go for the latest updates (major updates). Hold back until the 3rd part devs give green light for their plugins to work correctly with the latest macOS.
Have fun!🙂

[devarni]

I made the switch a few months ago and expected a lot of problems or incompatibilities... but it was a smooth switch with no problems at all. Everything worked immediately and the projects (I'm a Cubase user) load much faster and everything works much better... I'm very excited about how much power these Apple Silicon based Macs have and the lack of noise is a big surprise. For the first time I can also use a microphone in the same room :D I think especially for producers, mixing & mastering engineers Macs are a big improvement to a Windows PC.

[djdanger]

I had a 2014 Mac Pro desktop (trashcan). 
In 2019 it crapped out so I took it to the Apple store to be fixed.
They tried a number of replacement parts and fixes over several visits (the first visit costing me $750aus in parts) but the problem was never resolved.
The Trashcan was 4 years out of warranty but Apple kept trying to fix it for no cost after failing the first time which was great but in the end, they finally gave up on it ever working... and then they did something remarkable.
They replaced my dead out of warranty 5yr old trashcan with the latest iteration of the Mac Pro series, the updated 2019 model.
The 2019 Mac Pro is worth almost 3 times the price of what the Trashcan cost me here in Aus. 
Apple had a courier drop off my new Mac Pro to my door a few days later and its been killing it ever since.
Apple user for life here.

[roogrey]

Hi David,
An interesting video. I'm very pleased that your switch to Mac has been so rewarding. I have been a Mac user for 30 years and have never looked back. The one thing I wanted to do was allay your fears about upgrades to OS. My current machine is a 2014 iMac, ten years old (so in tech terms, ANCIENT!) but, like yours, specced to the hilt. I have gone as far as I can with the OS for my processor and am currently running the equally aged Catalina - I can't go any further - but everything still works! It is only now that I am getting messages from one or two apps telling me I ought to upgrade my OS, but if I'm working in the box, there's no problem. The point is that your machine is an absolute beast, nicely future-proof, and your current OS will last you a very long time. I know each new OS comes with fancy features, but don't be intimidated; you won't NEED to change for years.

Thanks for a great channel. All the best.

[andivax]

Congrats on migrating on Mac, Dave! I rarely use my M1 Air 16 (I am 20+ years on Mac's). Unfortunatelly I can't play games and train AI on Mac. And that "old" firewire devices definetely will not work on M1/2/3 type processor. Also my M1 Air has no HDMI or DisplayPort so I use Type C HUB with HDMI to connect it to my monitors (and I can't connect it to my 3 monitors), interesting how Mac Studio behaves with 3 monitors. Also lack of ability to upgrade Mac is frustrating. So I am still on PC for 1-2 years but time will tell, may be I will switch to Apple.

[ignite]

Welcome to the family! I made the switch back in 2011 when I was still a network engineer. I always had problems with my Windows machines. The learning curve for the switch was fast. The problem with the hot processing was due to the older processor architecture. Even Macs had that problem with Intel processors. But then came the M1, and that was a whole different ballgame. Based on ARM processor architecture, every part works with efficiency, so you get the full package, and it delivers. Funny thing, ARM is coming to PCs again! While ARM processors have been implemented in PCs before—like in Chromebooks and the Microsoft Surface Pro X—the M1 has shown just how powerful and efficient ARM-based computing can be.

[lemonaudio]

Why update the OS in studio enviroment? For better Wallpapers, A.I. Mail response, etc..? As you said, you use the studio computer only for ProTools.

[BlackenedNL]

Did you know the Ultra models have two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the front of the Mac Studio as well? So you also have 6 TB4 ports :) and a copper heatsink instead of a aluminum one!

[sleepisoptional]

i just got a new m2 mac and the fan is dead quiet, LOVE IT. even the base mini is pretty snappy for small projects

[Sance]

I also made the switch, recently. I was 24 years in windows audio and got a Mac system in April. The hassle of the drivers is a lot more minimized. I’m not quite as fast as I am in Windows yet, but I’m not running blind either. It feels more “stable”. You can work a bit more confidently with lower chances of a crash. Also, now I have the option of finally getting the McDsp APB.

[australiahoover]

I switched from pc to mac about 10 years ago. Nothing wrong with either. For music production it made more sense for me.

[sideast]

Storage is a huge issue with Macs today .

[KhasrouhRecords]

the mac studio has a known problem with USB A ports, yesterday my ilok stopped working because the mac decided to stop giving power to the usb, its a voltage issue so i decided to get a usb hub with an external power 12v

[duncan.o-vic]

Apple was not immune to similar fuckups with their macbook pros a few years ago. New processors saved their ass.

[alexteixeira]

You nailed it, it hard to explain to people how it feels when you switch to MAC OS. Everything Apple makes just works and feels right except Magic mouse charging port and Mac mini power button on the bottom but who turns off their Mac seriously. You should try the IPhone it the same thing compared to the android, it smoother, faster and responsive.

[PierluigiCarrozzi]

The only (but not the least, the first) thing to consider is the price (especially the big difference of upgraded ram and ssd). In Italy costs even more than United States due to added taxes.

[aipsong]

Great choice !!!
I bought my first computer in 2000, a Mac titanium laptop, and then bought the first version of the ProTools MBox. In 2022, I bought the Mac Studio M1 Ultra, and now have the ProTools MBox Studio. I make a new video every week, composing, playing, recording, mixing, etc. The Mac never kicks its fans up to a higher speed and is silent as a sleeping mouse. I am sure you will enjoy your new Mac !! Thanks for your excellent videos and great advice !!! Que va piano va sano y lontano!!!

[J-DUB-F]

I'm a life long PC guy. I've got some music production friends work on Macs, so I have a little experience on them. At one of my audio jobs they got a new Mac M1. For such a tiny(form factor?) computer I'm really impressed with how fast it is. The Mac os just like iphones, could be considered smoother and more efficient with CPU usage. I've only seen one M2 Studio in person, and it's a true silent monster!!
I don't own a studio or work at a purely professional level. So investing this much into a system isn't feasible.
However!, I'm seriously bummed to hear the new intel CPUs and chipsets are causing problems. I'll be needing to build a new system at some point soon. I'm curious if there's a reason why AMD is not an option for PC audio production??. I know they're popular with gamers....I've never used them. Intel has some serious damage control to do, and some catching up with Mac!

[ThierryLacan]

Mac user for 35 years, the best advice I can give you is to update your operating system with that of before. (When Ventura comes out, I install the latest version of Monterey, when Sonoma comes out, I install the latest version of Ventura, when Sequoia comes out, I would install the latest version of Sonoma. I don’t speak English very well, but I hope it’s clear... Hello from France !