Thanks to the MacBook Pro, musicians, performers, and producers don’t have to sacrifice power for portability. A MacBook Pro and an external hard drive have largely replaced the crates upon crates of vinyl records that DJs used to carry with them for every show. Keyboardists now have access to almost every sound conceivable, only needing a MIDI controller and audio interface rather than multiple keyboards, all while having access to audio software that, otherwise, might not make it to the stage.
Since digital audio software is breaking new boundaries with almost every release, it is only reasonable that artists are eager to integrate these effects and processors into their live shows and, in many cases, taking the exact tools they used in the studio on tour. Outside of providing effects processing, digital DJ’ing, and a world of software synths, Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup (even its most modestly powered options) have been bringing the world of multi-track playback and recording to venues across the globe.
Certain MacBook Pros also come with touch bars that help provide tactile control over compatible software. In Logic Pro, for example, the Touch Bar can offer transport controls, parameter adjusters for onboard virtual instruments, and more. These can be used in the studio or live.
Housing Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) on mobile computers like the MacBook has changed live performance, whether the band is performing to select backing tracks/arrangements, or whether the front-of-house engineer is recording every live show of a tour to give instant mementos and souvenirs to fans.
With a laptop like the MacBook Pro, the ability to collaborate on production has also been simplified. Many producers can carry just their MacBook Pro, an Apogee Interface, and an external hard drive for their sound and sample libraries. This nimble setup allows producers to go from studio to studio and still have the essentials of what they need, no matter what kind of environment they’re entering. Thanks to the addition of Thunderbolt™ connectivity, the MacBook Pro integrates with most professional peripherals.
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