Choosing a suitable computer is crucial for any beatmaker who wants to produce computer-aided music (MAO). Whether you are a beginner or an experienced person, you need a reliable and efficient machine to create your virtual instruments, register your Samples and compositions.

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Here are a few key tips to choose your configuration correctly:

The characteristics to be preferred

• Processor : opt for a processor multi-core high-end (Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 equivalent), which will better support real-time audio processing.
• RAM : plan at least 16 GB of RAM to streamline the work with your software.
• Graphics card : a dedicated card is not essential, unless you work a lot video.
• Storage : invest in a SSD at least 500GB to speed up the loading of samples and virtual instruments. You can add a mechanical hard drive to store your finished productions.
• Sound card : the ideal is to have a audio interface studio-quality external. To get started, the internal sound card may suffice.

Software to take into account

Vos audio production software like Ableton Live, FL Studio, or Logic Pro require significant resources. Also think about Plug-ins used for sound processing, mixing, and mastering. The more muscular your configuration is, the more resource-intensive plug-ins you can use.

The options to consider

• One touchscreen can make it easier to work in your computer music software, with more instinctive manipulations.
• The choice of a notebook can be interesting for composing on the go. Verify that it provides sufficient performance.
• The addition of dedicated peripherals like a MIDI controller and studio monitors can improve your experience.

A few recommendations

• Apple MacBook Pro 16” : a safe bet with its computing power and high-end components.
• Microsoft Surface Pro : a touchscreen alternative under Windows with a good performance/mobility balance.
• Gaming laptop : muscular configurations at attractive prices, perfect for computer music.
• Customized fixed PC: allows you to assemble a very powerful configuration adapted to your needs.

Think about training!

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