MAC vs PC? INTEL vs AMD? The REAL Choice Between Computers for Music Production in 2025
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Best Computer? Best DAW? There is No Single Answer. This is How to Actually Choose a Computer for Music Production. ❤️Support Reviews and Tutorials Like This: 👉Thomann: https://thmn.to/thocf/5rocszsn4f 👉Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hFoo6y ❤️Using the above affiliate links and making a purchase may provide a small commission to my channel which helps make reviews and tutorials possible. Thank for clicking! 🔥Related Videos: Music Production Computer Guide: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPgixLeZmTUSnT_gJ_VwwwufCC166YwsE 🎞 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Recommendations for All 00:56 Intel-Based Windows PCs for DAW 01:50 AMD-Based Windows PCs for DAW 02:39 MAC for DAW - M1 through M5 06:41 How Much Memory Do You Need - MAC and Windows 08:58 How Much Storage Do You Need - MAC and Windows 10:26 More Considerations When Selecting a Music Computer 🎼 Music: Cotton by Andre Aguado Pacific by Shiruky Trip by Siine ============================================================ 🔥Building or Upgrading Your Studio? Have questions or need help with setup for Gear, DAWs, PCs, or Studio Spaces? Book a one-on-one Zoom appointment with me to get the answers you need fast. Visit my website for more information: https://askdrtk.com/coaching/ 👈👈👈 ============================================================ ❤️ Likes, Comments, and Subs is always appreciated!👆👆👆 ❤️ If you found this video helpful, support more by leaving a Super Thanks or Send me a Tip: https://donate.stripe.com/fZe01JeNid5LgvK144 👉All gear featured in askdrtk content is supplied by askdrtk and videos are not sponsored unless I tell you in the video or description. Your support helps make more tutorials and gear reviews like this one possible. Thanks! Todd =========================================================== #musicproduction #dawcomputer #windowsmusic #macmusic 🛒 Important note about product and service links: Links included in askdrtk content are affiliate links that may provide a small commission to askdrtk without cost to you or influence of my content or opinions. Thanks for clicking! (askdrtk is a member of amazon associates and other affiliate programs.) Disclaimer: https://askdrtk.com/disclaimer/
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