Studio one mac m1 mac#

Studio one mac m1 mac#

The M1 Ultra essentially takes two M1 Max chips and combines them, so the M1 Ultra Mac Studio base model comes with 64GB of integrated RAM, 48 GPU cores, 32 neural cores, 16 performance cores, and four efficiency cores (for a total of 20 CPU cores), and sells for $3,999. One important point to note is that the RAM can not be upgraded on any of the M1 family SoCs later since it's integrated into the SoC (system on a chip) as opposed to being socketed, so keep your future needs in mind when ordering, because what you get is what you'll be stuck with for as long as you own the computer. RAM on the base model M1 Max Mac Studio is 32GB, and you can have one built to order with up to 64GB of RAM, but that will add $400 to the price. Since my use is primarily for audio recording (and extra GPU cores really don't help with that), I opted for the base 24 core GPU model. It can also be built to order with 32 GPU cores for an additional $200. The base model M1 Max has 24 GPU cores and 16 neural cores for machine learning tasks. The M1 Max Mac Studio has 10 CPU cores - two efficiency cores, and eight performance cores - and sells for $1,999. The weight difference is primarily due to different heat sinks, with aluminum used in the M1 Max and copper in the M1 Ultra. The M1 Max version weighs 5.9 pounds, while the M1 Ultra weighs 7.9 pounds. The Mac Studio is available in two primary versions - one with an M1 Max SoC processor and one with an M1 Ultra SoC processor. The aluminum case is very similar looking to the Mac mini, only taller. Since it was a non-standard/built to order configuration, it took a bit longer to get to me than if I had opted for one of the two stock/base configurations.įor those unfamiliar with the Mac Studio, it measures 7.7' W x 7.7' D (the same width and depth as the Mac mini) and is 3.7' tall, making it a bit more than twice the height of a Mac mini, which is 1.4' tall. I ordered mine that very day, and received it near the end of March, and have been using it since that time. While I generally prefer to give manufacturers the opportunity to fact-check my reviews, I doubt Apple will be the least bit interested or cooperative on that, so please keep that caveat in mind.īy now, most Mac-interested folks have probably heard about the new Mac Studio, which was announced at Apple's event on March 8, 2022. Disclaimer #2 is that I am reviewing my own personal Mac Studio this review is not sponsored or supported by anyone or any company, and is unlikely to be fact-checked. The opinions expressed here are my own, and are not endorsed by or associated with Gibson Brands in any way whatsoever.

That's my current day gig, so that's disclaimer #1. This is the first review of any sort I've undertaken since Harmony Central was purchased in April of 2020 (by parties I can not reveal - sorry) and I left my full-time position as Senior Editor and Site Administrator there and became the Senior Editor for Gibson Brands. 🍎 😎įirst of all, let me get the disclaimers out of the way.

Well, with db's blessings to do so, I guess it's time I get this review started.