Among the M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max and M1 Ultra chips, it can be difficult to decide which Apple Silicon Mac computer is the best for your musical needs. In this video, I provide indepth discussion and comparisons on which Apple Silicon computer is best for which needs. Keep in mind this video is NOT meant to be about benchmarking and tests, but it's my suggestions based on the 6 months I've been using my M1 Max MacBook Pro, on testing I've done on my MBP, and on numerous testing videos I have watched.

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 Start
01:02 Is the Apple Silicon system right for you?
02:15 Which Apple Silicon chip should I get? Comparing M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max & M1 Ultra
03:20 M1 Chip
04:41 M1 Pro Chip
06:26 M1 Max Chip
08:22 M1 Ultra Chip
08:58 How much RAM do I need?
10:50 How to use memory pressure graph to determine if you need more RAM
11:57 How much SSD storage should I get?
13:03 Choosing the right form factor
13:50 Don’t fall for the hype: Understand what you are paying for

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