Do I require a new or used macbook for DJ'ing?

robfosters · 19 Feb 2017 at 20:21

Sadly, I don't know much about Macs. However, I would like to move my laptop based DJ setup from PC to Mac as they are generally accepted as just better suited for the job in terms of ease of use, build quality and reliability.

I use Pioneer's Rekordbox software to DJ on. Basically, I need a good, adequately powered, Macbook., but I dont know if I need to buy new or whether or not I can easily find the minimum specs in a used mac. The Mac will be used for just DJ'ing and some internet browsing, i.e, browsing and downloading beatport tracks.

The minimum specs for Rekordbox are here: https://rekordbox.com/en/support/system.php#dj

Anyone mac users got any advice please?

Feek · 19 Feb 2017 at 21:06

It says there it'll run on a C2D based system. I appreciate that if you get a C2D Macbook it won't be optimal but it does mean that any Macbook from the last few years should be OK, especially if you grab an i5 or i7 based system. Have you checked MM?

robfosters · 19 Feb 2017 at 21:15

Cheers, I'll keep an eye out although I think I would rather give myself a bit of headroom and go for an i5 system rather than a plain C2D.

Feek · 19 Feb 2017 at 21:26

robfosters said:
Cheers, I'll keep an eye out although I think I would rather give myself a bit of headroom and go for an i5 system rather than a plain C2D.

Oh yes, I wasn't suggesting you get a C2D, just saying that it's supported. I reckon a i5 is your minimum really.

R0Z4G · 3 Mar 2017 at 01:17

I have a MAcbook pro late 2013 13" retina 256gb SSD 8gb ram and I run rekordbox with my DDJ SX2 controller fine, browse the web and download tunes all together and its fine. Even the older macbook pro with the 4gb ram would be fine