Will the top end BTO i7 MBA be adequate for heavy garageband use?

[Garageband]

So if I get the BTO i7 MBA, can I expect to be able to run garageband quickly and efficiently with no issues?

For work, this is going to be just fine, but I do use garageband as a pretty heavy user... 20+ tracks, some effects, etc...

This is my only deciding factor between the MBA and the MBP - I travel a bit so the MBA is great for that, and I walk every day to and from the office so even better for that. I would prefer the MBA but only if it can handle my garageband use adequately.

 

[Garageband]

BUMP

I realize I would have way more success if I complained about not being able to play World of Warcraft or backlit keys...

But come on, no one on this forum knows anything about audio work?

 

[stevenpa]

So if I get the BTO i7 MBA, can I expect to be able to run garageband quickly and efficiently with no issues?

For work, this is going to be just fine, but I do use garageband as a pretty heavy user... 20+ tracks, some effects, etc...

This is my only deciding factor between the MBA and the MBP - I travel a bit so the MBA is great for that, and I walk every day to and from the office so even better for that. I would prefer the MBA but only if it can handle my garageband use adequately.

That doesn't sound too heavy. You should be fine.

EDIT: Also why not use Logic or FL Studio? Both are much better.

 

[darngooddesign]

Considering your handle, you probably know more about garageband performance than we do...or you could wait for more reviews and benchmarks.

 

[mark28]

20 tracks? No problem.

 

[Vazkor]

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It depends on wether you put real time effects on those tracks. Btw what do you mean with adequate? And what about very large soundbanks?

 

[Garageband]

I made my handle because that is the only thing I use the computer for that is not the internet, email and ms office.

I use garageband because I am lousy with computers and I know how to use it, but logic confuses me... I'll accept between 3-5 snarky comments here.

Real time effects yes, but mostly software instruments and vocals. Very rarely do I record guitars - I am better at playing guitar on the keyboard then on the guitar.

 

[darngooddesign]

I made my handle because that is the only thing I use the computer for that is not the internet, email and ms office.

I use garageband because I am lousy with computers and I know how to use it, but logic confuses me... I'll accept between 3-5 snarky comments here.

Real time effects yes, but mostly software instruments and vocals. Very rarely do I record guitars - I am better at playing guitar on the keyboard then on the guitar.

Does 3-5 include my snarky comment?

 

[Garageband]

anyone else?

i'll hold this entire place responsible for a poor choice on my part.

 

[xkmxkmxlmx]

anyone else?

i'll hold this entire place responsible for a poor choice on my part.

Yeah, you're not demanding AT ALL.