Whats best for music production Mac mini or Mac mini Pro?

Whats better for Music Production?

Mac Mini, 10 Core, 32GB and 1TB

or Mac Mini Pro, 12 Core. 24GB

512GB SSD¹

Thanks

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Posted on May 11, 2025 01:33 PM

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May 11, 2025 01:54 PM in response to i732GB1TS

Check the system requirements for the software that you are planning to use – and look at the size of the projects that you are already working with.

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May 11, 2025 01:59 PM in response to Servant of Cats

I am using Logic Pro

Use Universal Audio, Steven Slate and Waves pluggins.

Midi keyboards and guitars.

My old iMac has died so i cant log in and check requirements.

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