About RAM

[Pinkly Smooth]

Hi there. So, I have an apple iMac and the specifications are: retina,5k, 27 inch, 2017. 3.8ghz, intel core i5 8gb memory
I bought the iMac for music production, and I found out later that in order to produce music on a computer, you need to have at least 16gb RAM. As you can see, I only have 8gb RAM. I heard this, is this actually true and factual? I intend on getting my iMac 32gb RAM, so I can be ok when I start producing my music. Is it worth it to increase up to 16-32gb RAM. Will it be better. Also, I've had this iMac since 2017, if I'm not mistaken, and I want to know if its worth it, to increase the RAM. Will it make a difference, with regard to the iMac functioning better as well as the music production software and the work of that on the iMac. If so, I will increase it up to 32gb RAM. Please advise.
Thank you guys.

 

[casperes1996]

People spread weird misinformation around the internet; Don't believe everything you hear.
More RAM will absolutely help you run more tracks, plugins, effects, etc. but it's not like music software won't launch with less memory - that'd be absurd. 8GB can get you started; If you find out later you're pushing it, plonk in more memory. But if you're starting out with it now I would find it unlikely that you are going to push it initially.

 

[satcomer]

I can use this install video:

 

[Pinkly Smooth]

Sounds great. Thank you guys

 

[Pinkly Smooth]

I can use this install video:

Where can I buy those RAMs used in the video? thank you.

 

[casperes1996]

Where can I buy those RAMs used in the video? thank you.

It's not really important; Any standard memory will work. It's JEDEC standard specification. - Amazon sells loads of compatible modules but so does everywhere that sells computer parts