Logic on iMac

[howler]

Right I really want to use Logic, so I need a Mac

Being a PC boy I know nothing about them, the price of new iMacs is pretty steep so I am thinking of a second hand one, what should I be looking for and roughly how much is a second hand one going to cost me?

 

[syke]

What sort of budget you got?

 

[howler]

not got a budget as such, I'll spend what I need to but don't wanna to shell out loads that I don't need to if you see what I mean

 

[syke]

Considered a MBP?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18020062

 

[howler]

the thing that puts me off a MBP is the screen size, the bigger the screen the better really

 

[hughythomas]

Are you planning to use Logic in a professional environment?

What level of production do you aim to be working to?

 

[howler]

by no means professional, I've been making music for a few years, never had anything realesed or anything like that

It more because I like doing it, if someone one day wants to buy what I make then great!

 

[smogsy]

you could get a MBP+ plug it into your monitor then you got double work space?

The Imac doesnt need to be to powerful.. 2.6ghz should be ok more ram the better

 

[howler]

aren't I going to be paying more for a MBP though of equivalent spec?

Work space is not an issue, I have loads!

 

[Deleted member 651465]

I'd go for a refurbished iMac.

That way, you get a good (if not current) spec and there won't be anything wrong with it.

(They're typically just returns or ones that have been repaired back to factory condition).

 

[bloodiedathame]

I use Logic on my MBP, recorded a demo recently on it. Sounds ok for pretty minimal effort, runs fine at about 10 tracks with effects and one software instrument.