Best Portable External Hard Drive For Mac Video Editing Usb-c

The technology of external hard drives and connection ports is constantly changing which is why we’ve taken a closer look at the best external hard drive for Mac of 2018. The great thing for Mac users is that external HDDs have never been cheaper and storage sizes have never been bigger.

• Apple Mac External Hard Drive

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When it comes to storing data, personal information, and essential documents, you can never save it in enough places. External hard drives are not only useful for storing data but are an excellent way to transport files from one location to another. When you take into account price, ease of use, and portability, the Seagate Backup Plus Slim is the most reliable hard drive you can carry around with you at all times.

• There are many factors to consider when buying a new external hard drive, but the primary ones are storage space, speed, portability, and reliability.
• The external drive would operate as a media drive where I would locate all of my source video files, thus sharing resources of the system drive and external drive when editing. The computer has USB 3.0 ports and I am editing 4K video.

Best Overall: Seagate Backup Plus Slim (2 TB)

If you want a reliable external hard drive that has a decent amount of storage, is super easy to carry around, and has a very affordable price tag, the Seagate Backup Plus Slim is the best option for most people. Formatted for Windows and Mac right out of the box, it's easy to carry all your important documents from desktop to laptop without missing a beat.

The Seagate Dashboard back up system is a fantastic simple tool that can let you schedule backups to ensure you never miss any critical files you need in case something terrible happens to your computer. You can set automatic backups daily, weekly, or monthly, and change the frequency whenever you want.

Seagate also throws in a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create. This can help you wrangle your photo library if you don't already use some sort photo managing tool, and a two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan.

Pros:

• Affordable
• Great backup software
• USB 3.0
• Metal enclosure

Best Overall

Seagate Backup Plus Slim (2 TB)

Reliable, portable, and affordable.

Don't worry about lengthy setups or formatting procedures, plug in the Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB which is formatted for Mac right out of the packaging.

Best USB-C hard drive: Samsung T5 Portable SSD (1 TB)

This small compact SSD drive from Samsung comes with both a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A, meaning it's perfect to use with your MacBook or Mac.

Its fast 540 MB/s read and write speeds are more than enough to transfer any file. And should be able to store all your photo and video files with ease thanks to its straightforward software. Plus, if you're worried about encryption, the Samsung T5 Portable SSD has you covered with an optional password to launch the drive, and AES 256-bit hardware encryption on all your files.

Pros:

• USB-C
• SSD
• Super compact
• AES 256-bit hardware encryption

Best USB-C

Samsung T5 Portable SSD (1 TB)

Fast and encrypted

With 540 MB/s read and write speeds the Samsung T5 Portable SSD is fast enough for photographers and videographers to transport all their work.

Compatible with Time Machine right out of the box, the 8 TB storage capacity on the Western Digital My Book is perfect for people looking for a lot of stage at a reasonable price. It's USB 3.0 meaning it's easy to take advantage of its storage speed with fast transfer speeds.

While portability is not the Western Digital My Book's strong suit and it needs a separate power source, it does offer 256-AES encryption when you download its easy-to-use security software, ensuring all your important files and documents stay private.

If you're looking for a drive that has lots of space, os you don't have to have multiple as your storage needs grow, look no further.

Pros:

• Lots of storage
• 256-AES encryption
• Time Machine compatible

Best Capacity

Western Digital My Book (8TB)

Lots of storage for those who need it

Western Digital offers 256-AES encryption when you download its security software, meaning you can rest easy knowing your private information and personal data is safe.

Best Thunderbolt 3 Drive: LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt

LaCie hard drives have always been good for people on the go because of the rugged design. The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt can withstand some dust, dirt, and even a tiny bit of water being splashed on it.

It's 7200 RPM Hard drive keeps things running smoothly. And the included USB-C cable — which supports Thunderbolt 3 — makes it perfect for MacBook and Mac users alike!

Cons:

• Only 130MB/s

Best Thunderbolt 3 Drive

LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt

Rugged design with Thunderbolt 3

The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt 3 is a favorite because it can withstand drops, dust, and even the occasional splash of water, making it easy to carry around!

Best for Legacy Hardware : G-Technology G-DRIVE USB 3.0 (4TB)

While Apple has been going the way of USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 for a while now, some of us still use older hardware and thus don't need hard drives that have USB-C connections. If you're still rocking USB-A or even a Thunderbolt 2 connection from your Mac, the G-Technology G-DRIVE USB 3.0 (4TB) is a perfect companion.

Its all-metal design is not only more durable than plastic hard drives, but it also looks stylish! Plus, it's 7200 RPM speed allows the G-Technology G-DRIVE USB 3.0 to achieve 195 MB/s read and write speeds. This makes it fast enough to transfer large video files quickly and efficiently.

Cons:

• Needs to be reformatted for Windows

Best for legacy hardware

G-Technology G-DRIVE USB 3.0 (4TB)

Stylish and fast even on older computers

With 7200 RPM, this hard drive works hard and fast to get your files transferred quickly. Plus, it uses USB 3.0, and it even has a Thunderbolt 2 port.

The CalDigit Tuff does the best it can to live up to its name, giving you a hard drive that isn't as delicate as most. Its official IP rating is IP57, meaning it can be submerged in 3-feet of water for 30 mins and come out the other side functional. That's not all; this Thunderbolt 3 compatible drive can also withstand falling from about 4-feet high. We still don't suggest that you purposely abuse the CalDigit Tuff. Still, it's always good to have peace of mind when you're carrying your hard drive around.

Cons:

• Only come in 2TB

Best rugged drive

CalDigit Tuff

Can withstand drops and water

Official rated IP57, the CalDigit Tuff can survive an accidental dip into the water and has a great price tag.

If you're used to dealing with giant file sizes and need a hard drive that can handle transfer data fast, the Samsung X5 is one of the fastest SSD's you'll find. Its read and write speeds are 2,800MB/s and 2,300MB/s respectively, and the entire body is made of metal, making it much hardier than plastic drives. Plus, The internal frame on the inside is shock resistant for drops from 2 meters.

This SSD comes with Thunderbolt 3 technology included. This you can take advantage of the fast speeds on your Mac or MacBook Pro, and it doesn't need any formatting, so it's plug and play!

Pros:

• 2,800MB/s read speed
• Shock resistant
• Thunderbolt 3

Best fast drive

Samsung X5

Incredibly fast SSD

If you need blazing fast speeds for giant files, the Samsung X5 is a monster external SSD that can handle any workload.

Bottom line

The Seagate Backup Plus Slim is the most reliable hard drive you can carry around with you at all times. It is formatted for both Mac and Windows right out of the box, and its easy-to-use software can automatically do backups for you as often or as little as you want.

Seagate also throws in a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create. This program can help you wrangle your photo library if you don't already use some photo managing tool. A two-month membership to Adobe's Creative Cloud Photography Plan means it's perfect for budding photographers as well.

Credits — The team that worked on this guide

Luke Filipowicz is an iMore staff writer who has been carrying around his Seagate Backup Plus Slim since his college days.

Lory Gil is the Managing Editor of iMore and an avid believer in having as many backups of your important files and documents as possible.

Rene Ritchie is the foremost authority on all things Apple and has insider knowledge about the goings-on at the biggest tech company in the world. When it comes to accessories for Mac, Rene has used them all.

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Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in which we find the best-reviewed products and single out the most convincing ones. (You can learn more about our rating system and how we pick each item here.)

And while we’ve written about lots of computer accessories — including the best laptop backpacks, the best laptop cases, and the best brush to clean your laptop — here we’ve rounded up the best external hard drives, as praised by the most enthusiastic reviewers on Amazon.

Best-rated external hard drive

Seagate Expansion Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop

Reviewers love how reliable this external hard drive is, with many calling it easy to use and easy to set. One reviewer, who describes themselves as “NOT tech-savvy,” says “the plug-in-go-to-it ease of use is unbeatable” and that it is “by far the best external hard drive I have ever purchased.” Many are impressed with the hard drive’s storage capacity. One who was working as an educational consultant overseas, who bought the hard drive for work, couldn’t believe the storage space they still had when the contract was over. “When I left China, I gave the 2TB portable hard drive with all of my files and videos to the school that I had been working with for over four months … There was still over 1TB of space remaining on the drive when I arrived back in the U.S.” Reviewers have used this drive to store everything from Photoshop files to videos and have tested out its compatibility with computers and gaming systems. “I plugged it in, and at first the Xbox wouldn’t detect it, so I did a full restart and voila!” one reviewer writes. “After installing deleted games onto the external hard drive, I was back to playing video games that I missed.”

Best-rated (less expensive) external hard drive

Toshiba HDTB410XK3AA Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0

Small but mighty seems to be the consensus among reviewers of this external hard drive. One reviewer says it is smaller than a deck of cards, “but it holds the memory of bigger size external hard drives,” with the added bonus of it being easy to use. “I plugged it into my computer and within seconds was moving pictures, videos, and downloaded items into the Toshiba drive and my computer is running faster and no more error messages of running out of storage,” one reviewer writes. Others raved about its compatibility with everything from PCs to Macs to gaming systems and even phones. A new mom who already took a lot of photos wanted a place to safely store photos of her daughter. “I found this product that had good reviews, was price effective, and had enough space that I could put all of my photos. It wasn’t hard to use, basically just a plug and play situation. It did take a while to get my photos moved over since I had so many but I had no problem getting them saved over and there’s still plenty of room for many more.”

And now for some micro-picks for every type of external hard drive you might be looking for.

Best compact external hard drive

Western Digital 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN

Reviewers are consistently impressed with the small physical size of this external hard drive, especially those who have to travel with their files. “I feel confident that I can pick this up and go without worrying where to put it,” one reviewer, who lives in a hurricane zone, says, referencing how easy this drive is to pack up and go when a natural disaster strikes. “The Elements drive can fit in my go bag, wrapped in a sheet of bubble wrap and I’m feeling okay about that.” Others say that it can easily fit into a purse and one mentions it “can almost fit in a pants pocket.” Even though it takes an extra step, reviewers also like that this external hard drive can be compatible with a Mac once you reformat it. Other than that, reviewers say this requires very little setup or savvy. “It’s extremely simple to use, there’s no software to install, you simply plug it into your computer’s USB port, and voila!” one writes. “A new drive option appears. With it plugged in, you can save things to that drive, or copy and paste items using File Explorer.”

Best external hard drive for PS4

Seagate Game Drive for PS4 Systems 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0

The wait is over for one user who admittedly had “been lurking in the shadows for a while to catch [an external hard drive] that is specifically marketed as PS4 compatible.” They were happy to find this one, which they believe “will give me plenty of space for my game library throughout the remaining lifespan of the gaming console.” Another gamer calls this a “must have for those who have a large game library.” One user reports having six large games on the drive and still having one terabyte of free space left, but dozens of reviewers have been able to store much more. “BEST INVESTMENT I have ever made for my PS4,” one writes. “I have over 50 games in it and it [still] has loads of space. You can travel with it and use it on friends’ PS4s, which is nice.” Another says this “effectively quadrupled my storage on my 500-gigabyte PS4.” For many this also means they don’t have to choose between their precious games. As one puts it, this external hard drive equals “no more agonized decisions over what to delete off the drive when I get a new game.”

Best external hard drive for Xbox

Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 4TB External Hard Drive Portable

“Dude, say goodbye to deleting apps and games to make room for updates and game DLCs,” writes one reviewer, who now has enough storage for all their games. Another says this is great “if you are like me and have a Xbox One X and enjoy having all of your games installed so there isn’t this need to delete and re-install a game you want to play and have to wait an hour or more for update and the install every time you want to play a different or new game.” This four-terabyte external drive helped one user who has “over 100 games, 30 which are One X enhanced” store them all with room left over. “After installing every game I own I still have 50 percent free hard drive space,” they write, adding, “I have to buy a lot more games before storage is ever an issue again.” For one user, this offers peace of mind. “I feel like I can rest easy knowing that I have plenty more room for more games.”

Fastest external hard drive

Apple Mac External Hard Drive

Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 500GB - USB 3.1 External SSD

According to a repeat customer, “Samsung took an already fast drive and made it even faster.” Hundreds of reviewers were shocked at how quickly this external hard drive transferred their files. A music producer who thought this would provide “a tiny boost in loading times” said their mind was blown by the speed. “When they say it’s fast, they mean it’s fast,” they write. “Worth the money.” Another reviewer helped quantify exactly how fast is fast. After claiming this has a “faster write speed than any external HD I’ve used before,” they said it moves at about 400MBps, and says “it was a breeze to backup 150 gigabytes of photos, music, and video projects.”

Best external hard drive for travel

SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable External SSD - USB-C, USB 3.1

Over 80 percent of reviewers give this portable hard drive a five-star rating, which many chalk up to the speed and size. “I cannot believe you can get such a perfect drive with so much memory packed into such a tiny package that works so well for such a low price,” one reviewer writes, adding an apology for the run-on sentence that was a result of her mind being blown. Reviewers have compared the physical size of this drive to a credit card, and one even said it “can fit into the tiny pocket in my jeans.” This feature makes it particularly appealing to reviewers on the go. “I work as a photographer and need to move a ton of files very quickly while on location to hand off to clients,” one writes. “This is the best solution I have found for the price.” Another mentions how they prefer travelling with this more than other drives. “I was always worried about traveling with a spinning platter HD in the past, so once the SSD drives finally got cheap enough I pivoted over to this rock-solid alternative.”

Best external hard drive for a Mac

Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0

“I can say, without a doubt, that it is one of the best purchases I have ever made,” one confident reviewer says, adding that “with its capacity of 1 terabyte, there is just about no limits to how much I can save.” One reviewer put that into context: A cinephile will appreciate noting that the “terabyte size accommodates about a dozen full-length movies and close to 100 hour-long TV shows.” As another reviewer mentions, “the description didn’t say much about being used as a backup for Macs,” but many Mac users have found this external hard drive very easy to use. “I plugged it in and the MacBook automatically formatted it and started the backup process.” Another notes it is “lightweight, quiet, and simple to install, especially on a Mac.”

Best external hard drive for security

Western Digital 1TB Black My Passport Portable External Hard Drive

One reviewer who uses this external hard drive as their on-the-go entertainment system couldn’t be happier with this purchase. “I have five episodes of Empire on it, to watch when ever I want,” they say. “How can you beat that.” However, what makes this hard drive stand out are its additional security features, including the ability to password protect your drive, a feature mentioned by more than 70 percent of five-star reviewers. “They are password protected so if plugged into another device it can’t be opened,” one writes. “You also have the option to have it recognize the computer you use/set it up on and won’t require a password if that’s what you choose.” Another adds, “This drive is fast (USB 3.0) and has some security (passcode encryption) which helps you feel like your data is safer if you accidentally lose it.” In addition to being safe, reviewers report it is also sturdy. “After being underwater for eight days during the Hurricane Harvey flooding in Houston I figured all my backup data was destroyed,” one reviewer writes. “After purchasing a new iMac I plugged in the external hard drive and it fired right up. I apparently didn’t lose anything and it has been working flawlessly ever since.”

Best desktop external hard drive

Many reviewers buy this external hard drive in hopes of “shucking” it to get a favorable white label or red label internal drive at a better price. “They are extremely easy to shuck, and as others have noted you are left with a beautiful WD white label drive inside, which performs similar to a WD red drive,” one user writes. “At a fraction of the cost of the ‘internal’ version of the same drive, this 8TB external is amazing. About 15 minutes, a couple old gift cards, and a phillips head screw driver will net you a nice internal storage upgrade.”

But even without the additional labor, reviewers are still happy with this purchase. The “family geek” of one household was particularly impressed when they “copied a bunch of files (I think 150GB) and the copy was very, very, fast … I was so impressed by the performance that I ordered the second one.” In addition to speed, dozens of reviews mention the temperature of the drive, and they love how cool this stays. “These are confirmed to be helium filled, which are waaaay cooler than the air-filled versions,” one writes. Many satisfied reviewers are also repeat customers because they trust Western Digital over all other brands. “Glad I bought this and expect the usual Western Digital lifespan of — I have never had a WD drive die on me ever and I have used WD drives for 25+ years. Only time will tell.”

Best durable external hard drive

Silicon Power 1TB Rugged Portable External Hard Drive Armor A30, Shockproof USB 3.0

Even under the ownership of a self-proclaimed klutz, this external hard drive holds up. “When I take my daily tumbles, this little one [is] probably the only thing that survives without scratches or dings,” they write. In addition to falls, this hard drive has even survived water damage, according to one reviewer. “The most terrible thing that this survived was a fall to a puddle of water,” they write, but even then their drive drive sustained “no damage at all.” In addition to durability, hundreds of reviewers are impressed with the ease, speed, and size of this drive. “I was able to download EVERYTHING from my computer or any old CDs that I had,” one writes. “No files were too large to download, and the time in downloading is VERY SHORT … even with a lot of photo albums, it took very little time.”

Best external hard drive for DVR

Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac

For those who aren’t quite ready to part with traditional TV, this helps them get the most out of their DVR. “This was much less expensive that purchasing a more expensive Tivo with a larger drive,” one reviewer writes. “Tivo is still the best DVR. Sad that I think we will see it go away as streaming is taking over. I currently have satellite TV but am going to use this for OTA for local channels and streaming for the rest then drop satellite.” RV users have used this to connect to Dish TV. “Ok RVs looking for and external hard drive for their Dish TV Wally (THIS IS IT)!” one excited reviewer writes. “This external hard drive does work on your Dish Wally. I purchased this drive just for this purpose. Easy to install, once installed took Dish one minute to activate.” Others have used it for their gaming systems. “Perfect solution for adding tons of storage to my PS4,” another writes. “I literally plugged it in, the PS4 automatically formatted it, and I’ve been downloading games for days and haven’t made a dent.”

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Best Mac Computer For Music Production

What is the best DAW?

10 Best Free Music Production Software for Beginners in 2018 1) Tracktion 6 [For PC & Mac] If you are seeking a full-fledged DAW that delivers the goods no matter what genre of music you create, Tracktion 6 is a behemoth that can’t be overlooked. Apple 13″ MacBook Air (Newest Version)– Mac laptop for Music Production Under 1000. If you are still looking for a Mac laptop for your music work, here is another option under 1000 Dollars for music production and recording. Remember some of the best computers for running Windows are Macs. Worst case scenario you end up using Boot Camp to get the full resources of the computer. Tl:dr Get a Mac; you won't regret it and gaming will work just fine.

Go back 30 years and the DAW - Digital Audio Workstation - as we know it today simply didn’t exist. Sure, we had MIDI sequencing software, which could be used to trigger synths, samplers and the like, but the computer was just one part of a much wider music-making setup.

As technology progressed, these sequencers became more powerful, with the introduction of larger and faster hard disks enabling us to record audio into them. The scene was then set for PCs and Macs to become the centrepieces of our studios; early versions of Steinberg’s VST standard made it possible to add plugin effects, and it wasn’t long before virtual instruments became a thing, too.

Still, even at the end of the century, there were those who scoffed at the idea of a wholly software-based studio, but we don’t hear them scoffing now (although, to be fair, they might just be scoffing very quietly). Yes, there’s still something to be said for involving a hardware synth or drum machine in your electronic music-making, but the fact that you can Do It All within a single piece of software is now undeniable.

Spoilt for choice

As far as DAWs go, the class of 2018 is certainly the most powerful yet. What’s more, these applications are getting more and more accessible, and offering alternative ways of working that will appeal to both beginners and diehard producers who are looking to change their creative ways. But the fundamentals of the DAW remain the same: fire one up and you can record, arrange, edit, mix and master your music right there on your computer.

These are the basics, but it’s also true that every DAW enables you to go about your music-making business in a slightly different way, and the right software for one person won’t be the right software for everyone. Ultimately, the best DAW will be the one that enables you to get your music-making done as effectively and painlessly as possible.

However, what’s life without a bit of healthy competition? This year, as in others, we asked you to pick the best DAW in the world right now by voting for your favourite, and you did so in your thousands. What follows is a ranked rundown of all the contenders, so you can get a good idea of each DAW’s strengths and weaknesses and see exactly what other musicians are using.

Today we’re looking for the best computer for music production and recording. So you have the music production gear; keyboards, speakers, microphones, and most importantly, the ideas storming around in your brain. But what about the actual computer to act as the backbone of your entire digital music production setup? When it comes to a music making computer, we want to settle some anxiety you may have right off the bat: it isn’t too big of deal which one you get. When we say that, we mean what kind, type, brand, etc. You will want to follow our checklists for musts so you ensure you have a computer that can actually handle the modern-day digital music production setup; however, there is a vast majority of models to choose from that will work perfectly fine.

How to choose your computer for music production

• Your budget – As perhaps assumed, this is our first and foremost the biggest deciding factor. Although you don’t necessarily have to drop thousands of dollars on your music making computer, the higher you go, the better overall quality your work flow will be. Many reading this article may be just starting to build a home studio, so keep in mind what other gear you need to balance your money out. To have a fast and easy setup however shouldn’t take more than a thousand bucks (and lower). If you’re a starter musician buying your beginners music gear, you may want to save some money and grab a more budget-friendly computer to get going (read our beginners music computer guide for that). However, we do recommend saving up as much cash and being as patient as you can, since computers will be a long-term investment for the next 5 or so years. As stated previously, they’re also the backbone of a home studio — without a solid music computer, your other gear won’t even work properly and will be useless.
• Mac vs. PC? Uh oh, we’re not going to get into this debate. When it comes to music production, this debacle is quite overplayed. You need to understand that in the end both are merely just computers. There is not a preferred “brand” of computer for music making! The only deciding factor for using a Mac or PC (in our opinion) is explained in the next bullet point (or if you’re loyal to a certain route, but that’s not our business). However, you can also read our PC or Mac for music making article for more detail into this popular argument before you continue on.
• What DAW are you using? Do you have your digital audio workstation picked out yet? If so, this may steer you towards a specific Mac or PC choice. We would only go with Mac if you’re planning on using Pro Tools (they do have a Windows version out now), Garageband or Logic since they are Mac-only. Otherwise, both can work, but double-check on your preferred software’s compatibility.
• Laptop vs. desktop – Here’s another debate when it comes to computers for music. Nowadays, I’ve heard of producers using laptops at home considering how powerful and capable they’ve become in recent years. One of the biggest deciding factors for a laptop vs. desktop choice is if you’re planning on traveling or performing live. If this is so, we’d grab a laptop since it’ll work amazing for these purposes as well as can hold its own while you’re at homein the studio making some tunes in between gigs (you can read our music production laptops guide as well). Otherwise, grabbing a powerful desktop PCMac has a lot of potential. We have mostly desktop below, so read our guide we’ve just linked in case you’re in need of a laptop — we did sprinkle a few below, too.
• These are all pre-built – We know many computer junkies out there who frown at those who buy computers that already have their insides picked out. We wanted to mention this last since it won’t pertain to everybody. If you’re in the mood to just get going on making some tunes, pre-built is the way to go. Creating your own music computer does give you some flexibility when it comes to doing a little more work and researching the best RAM, hard drive and processor you’d like to mix and match with (which can probably save you a few bucks in the long run as well); however, many pre-built PC’s in the market are still amazing for recording and producing music, so if you aren’t into learning how to make your own computer right now, it’s no worries. We’ll leave that up to you. If you are indeed into making your own music computer, read our article for an in-depth guide.

Our checklist for computers for making music

Best Macbooks For Music Production

In order to get a feel for what specifications we actually need in our computers, let’s first compare and contrast with some of the most popular music software out there and what minimum system requirements they ask for. We can then use this as a guide to see what the absolute minimum is. Going above is always a good idea since a lot of software out there update quite frequently and sometimes increase their requirements, and you want to be set for the long-term, not just the “minimum”.

Let’s review the three most popular software out there right now in Pro Tools, Ableton and Logic. Pro Tools is by far the most demanding software, so if you aren’t using it but still want a computer that supports it, you’ll be in the clear for literally anything else out there.

Pro Tools:

• Operating System: Windows 8.1 or higher, Mac OS X 10.11.6 or higher
• Processor: Intel Core i7
• RAM: 16 GB (32 GB ‘recommended’)
• Hard Drive: 15 GB (installation only)
• PCle slot for HDX or HD native cards

Ableton Live 10

• Operating System: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.11.6 or higher
• Processor: Intel Core i5
• RAM: 4 GB (8 GB ‘recommended’)
• Hard Drive: At least 10 GB

Logic Pro X

• Operating System: macOS 10.12 or higher
• Processor: Intel Core i5
• RAM: 4 GB
• Hard Drive: 6 GB for installation, 63 GB for full Sound Library installation
• Graphics: OpenCL-capable, Intel 3000 or later

Now that we’ve analyzed the “minimum requirements”, and key word here is “minimum”, let’s organize it al into a checklist for you to use when shopping for the best music production and recording computer.

1. Processors – This is a tough one because a 3.0 GHz processor is a huge difference if it’s let’s say dual core or quad-core. Processor is extremely important (besides RAM or an SSD drive listed below), because it allows us to work in a quicker, more fluid manner, as well as merely to handle the “processes” we need while we make our music. In our opinion, the faster you can work, the more ideas you can get out of your head and into your music canvas. You also don’t want your computer clogging up during a crucial moment of creation, especially if you’re recording and there’s a blip in your track and you have to re-do it all! We would go with at least a 3.0 processor that is at least a quad-core — more specifically, an Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent.
2. There must be at least 16 GB of RAM. Any higher you go in the RAM department is always a plus, so be our guest. For this year we’ve just increased this from 8 to 16 because Pro Tools now has a minimum requirement of 16 GB! RAM is short for Random Access Memory, which is responsible for storing temporary data to act as the “working memory” of our computer. This is important because just like our processor, music software needs to constantly “work” with each action you partake in, calling for not only “enough” working memory but fast enough so we don’t experience any glitches or lag.
3. At least 500 GB of hard drive capacity– This is up to you, as some say 1TB at least; however, 500 GB is pretty hefty if you aren’t downloading sounds and storing them on the computer or using the device for anything else (such as work, school, images and videos). Keep in mind however a lot of VST software plug-ins and effects are very demanding in regards to hard drive space. We actually use both our internal hard drives as well as an extra external hard drive with about 2 more TB on it (we have thousands of VST’s and samples).
4. Make sure at least some of your hard-drive is SSD (Solid-State Drive)! This is very important because SSD helps process data and requests much faster than regular HDD. Read more about SSD vs. HDD here.
5. A big enough screen to work with (15″ and up), but that really comes down to your personal preference and whether or not you’re on a laptop or desktop computer. We personally couldn’t imagine making music without two for a dual-monitor setup. But that’s your call.
6. We don’t think video cards matter at all unless you’re editing videos on the side. The stock card in most pre-built computers are feasible, since nowadays most computers will come with some great video cards that support most types of video work or video games.

The top 10 best computers for music production and recording

The following list is our recommended 10 best computers for production currently in the market. We made sure to choose a wide range of types. Also understand that there are new models of computers coming out almost weekly now, so don’t let the “this one is new!” label get too into your head. We feel the following models are solid because of user reviews, specs, and overall reputation. Let us know if you have any questions or comments!

Apple iMac

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If you’re planning on being a “studio only” producer (whether you’re home, semi or even professional), here’s the best Mac computer to buy. If you grab one of these, you can use their Mac-specific DAWs, such as Logic, Garageband, and of course Pro Tools. Even if you don’t plan on using Pro Tools right away, you can always upgrade in a few years (we think this will last you at least 5+ years if you purchase a model with a decent specification list). So don’t forget to keep the future (long-term of course) in mind when investing in a computer for music production, considering it’s what holds the entire setup together. If you want a Mac, grab either this or the laptop we first presented and don’t look back, we wouldn’t bother reading on.

We link you to a broad search page because there are many iMac versions available and are continued to be released to this day. This is also first due to this — we have options to pertain to our budgets and can mix and match certain specs we need or don’t. Of course, be sure to use our checklist above when finding the right Apple iMac for you. This is by far the safest pick as the best music making computer in the market today.

Lenovo ThinkServer

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We’ve done a lot of research and talking to our friends who make music for a living, and when it comes to a PC that isn’t Mac, the name Lenovo continued to come up. Although it really doesn’t matter (really, it doesn’t) which brand you grab, there are a few aspects to take into consideration: user reviews, reports on longevity, brand support, and stats on the quality of internal parts they use. That’s why we feel as compared to some other PC brands like HP, Acer or Dell (although mentioned later), it’s safe to grab one we’ve analyzed and have used personally. Therefore, this is our (our recommendation) choice for Windows PC for producing music. Lenovo builds tanks, and the word among the internet supports that. This may be a bit excessive for some, but can more than handle any process you throw at it to act as the best music recording and production computer out there if you need a Windows machine. Enter the Lenovo ThinkServer.

Acer Aspire

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When it comes to the best music making and recording desktop PC, we have a few options. The Acer Aspire is one we couldn’t ignore as another one of the best music production computers due to the reviews backing up its overall quality and build. Depending on which model you grab, there will be very feasible specifications to get your music making going out of the box. You have numerous USB ports for your interfaces and other external pieces of gear, ability to have multiple screens (oh yes, this helps tremendously), a decent weight (it’s a desktop, so in our opinion the heavier the more sturdy), and a wonderful Acer community out there if you need any help. Here’s a great pick for a desktop PC to run Windows with your music making endeavors, and you get some great options to customize to your price-point on top of it all.

Apple MacBook Pro

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Here’s the consensus when it comes to the best laptop for music making and recording — The Apple MacBook Pro. Talk to many producers who have a laptop in their setup and they’ll swear by it (if they’re “Mac people” of course). In fact, there will probably be people who scoff at the thought of making music anything but this. You all can have your opinions; however, if you don’t have a strong belief yet and if you want a computer for making music that you’re confident others use, this is one to grab. There are many specification combinations available to fit within your budget range, too (such as screen size, memory capacity, processor speed (for a price) and more).

Another big reason we recommend the Apple MacBook Pro first for a laptop-seeker aside from Mac’s obvious reputation is the flat-out performance of these things — they’re sturdy, last a while, come with feasible internal builds (that you can’t customize, though) and more. Lastly, some music software come as mac only, while others both — it’s more likely software and gear are mac-only as opposed to windows-only — something to think about. MacWorld’s article loves the MacBook Pro for music making.

PC Audio Labs Rok Box

Flying under the radar at times (unfortunately) due to the lack of heavily marketed brand names, PC Audio Labs brings us computers literally made for the tough processes of music production. We were unfamiliar with what they brought to the table until a few years ago, but after heavy research and asking around with other producers what their thoughts were, many had zero complaints and actually scoffed at the fact that we recommended any other music production computer aside from these guys.

Perhaps labeled as ‘expensive’ by others (you’ll get what you pay for, trust us), especially compared to dinkier machines, their Rok Box series in particular brings us many solutions in not only the personal computer department but laptops as well. They have quite a few models to choose from depending on budget — you can up go to a few thousands to grab a tank, or perhaps just under a thousand for a decent budget-friendly workstation for beginners. They also allow for add-ons for your PC’s internal parts, such as RAM, hard drive and more. Praised by many professional musicians around the world, we’re glad this takes a place relatively early in our best recording and production computer guide. They also have tons and of how-to’s and support videos on their website to help you through out your music journey.

Dell Inspiron

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We’ve had Dell around our entire lives, and although they had mixed reviews back in the day when it came to quality, the Inspiron series as a whole has been recommended quite a few times when it comes to overall effectiveness, especially for music considering the specs are up there. If you aren’t a fan of Mac and don’t recognize the Lenovo name, we’d grab this one and check out the reviews for yourself. The Dell Inspiron is a highly reviewed and reputable desktop PC for music production. They have decent user support if you ever need (we suppose is a plus), and it doesn’t hurt to have a brand name you’re familiar with. Dell Inspiron help is always available, too.

HP Pavilion

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The HP Pavilion is another popular and highly reviewed pre-built computer series in the market right now that brings us great specs and power for handling music production tasks. Widely praised for their compatibility with ‘gaming’, this also gives us confidence music software is viable as well. Again, this is a pre-built ‘series’ (yes, they have laptops as well if you’re a big HP fan), so you can choose a particular model that fits not only your budget but music software’s needs as well. Of course, we require going a bit higher than the ‘minimum’ (a few of the higher models have more than enough, or you can always add-on let’s say some more RAM or hard drive memory later down the road as well). Just another decent computer series here that can act as the best music recording computer if you want a known brand and Windows desktop.

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Lenovo ThinkPad

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These things are tanks. Lenovo is a heavy hitter in the quality department of both laptops and PC’s (we have a few of their models in this article for a reason). The overall build is extremely sturdy (which is one of the main reasons we recommend Lenovo’s to our readers) and they’ll last you for quite a while if you’re looking to invest in a laptop that will be around for a while. Additionally, a lot of these come with SSD (Solid State Drives) which as we’ve stated previously, is a must and a huge plus for convenience and speed (SSD’s are basically less affected by impacts, load apps and your computer quicker, and lower failure rates).

What’s even better are the options they give you; you can go as high as you’d like in the RAM and processor department. We’ve again linked you to a broad page to see the many different types of ThinkPad’s out there if you wanted one of the best laptops that uses Windows (in our opinion) — we recommend sticking in the middle price-point, fulfilling our checklist above; however, if you can go higher, we’d say go for it if you have the cash. We’re typing on a Lenovo ThinkPad right now.

Acer Predator

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This Acer Predator is considered by many as a “gaming desktop computer”, and although obviously by the video card it is, the processor, RAM and overall quality of the machine works quite well as the best computer for music making, too. We put this in here because it’s just another option — although the PC’s listed first are more suited (and perhaps a bit cheaper) when it comes to music production (since video cards aren’t necessary with recording or producing), the Acer Predator is a PC to keep in mind while you shop if you indeed plan on perhaps playing games, making videos or other activities on a computer. I mean, it’s not like you’re buying a PC just to make music with (perhaps some of you are), so purchasing a computer that is more of an all-around type may be in your interest.

Lenovo ThinkCentre

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This is Lenovo’s bit of a mix between a laptop and PC. The Lenovo ThinkCentre is considered a “tiny” desktop due to the size, and when it comes to price it’s relatively cheap as compared to many models we’ve listed in here. It’s just another option; you may be looking for an in-the-middle price point and something that fits snug into your existing studio setup. It’s also great for traveling if you plan on setting up a desktop at a friends or stage. Although we do recommend spending the extra few bucks on a computer we’ve previously listed, the ThinkCentre still brings what we feel are requirements for the “best music production computer” specifications, is by a reliable brand on top of it.

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There are quite a few different audio editing programs that will work to edit podcasts, but we’re just going to focus on the best podcast recording and editing programs.

That just means they’re either easier to use or focus more on spoken audio editing versus music production.

Most software for podcast editing works on both macOS and Windows, but there are a couple that are Apple only because they created the software.

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• Podcast Recording Software For Windows & macOS
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Podcast Recording Software For macOS

GarageBand

GarageBand is a free DAW (digital audio workstation) if you have a Mac. This is a great choice for first-time and even experienced podcasters.

You can easily create separate tracks for music, intros and outros, ad spots, and more. Then you can fade them in and out as needed, move them around, adjust levels, you name it.

For each track, you can enable various plug-ins like compression, noise gates, EQ, and more. For many people, this will do more than enough.

Logic Pro

Logic Pro is a full-featured music production and audio editing program.

The main reason I recommend it for podcasters is because the interface matches GarageBand and it’s very easy to upgrade. Even your GarageBand files will open seamlessly in Logic.

You also will have to enable Advanced Tools (it’s just a simple checkbox in the settings) to get the full suite of features. This lets you upgrade without getting overwhelmed.

The ability to link to the Logic Remote App for iPhone or iPad is really cool as well.

The cost for Logic Pro is a one-time purchase of $200.

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Adobe Audition

Adobe Audition started out as Cool Edit Pro but was acquired by Adobe back in 2003. It is part of the Creative Cloud suite, so if you already have a subscription to the full suite, you have access. You can also get it for $20/month separately.

It is designed for podcast production and editing and has advanced tools just for that. There are a number of noise-reduction capabilities, advanced compression and EQ, and a ton more.

One feature I love is batch processing, where you can apply various effects to one file, save it, then apply those same effects to a “batch” of other files. This saves a ton of time.

I highly recommend Audition for podcasting – and there are a ton of easy-to-follow tutorials online to help you get started.

You can get a 1-year subscription from Amazon here (this is also the only way to purchase it as a gift) or click the button below to sign up directly through Adobe:

P.S. You can also get the full Creative Cloud Suite on Amazon here.

Audacity

Audacity is a free cross-platform audio editor. It’s commonly used for podcasting and has powerful features. One of the downsides is that it can be confusing to use when first getting started, but once you get the hang of it, it’s great.

Some of the useful Audacity features include Sync-Lock, Truncate Silence, Silence Finder, and Silence. But there are a ton more including saveable EQ, fading, import and export options, and editing and saving chains of effects.

It is regularly updated and should work all the latest versions of macOS and Windows.

Hindenburg Journalist

Hindenburg has several different audio editing programs, with Journalist being their entry-level offering for $95.

It is designed for radio broadcasters and podcasters with a higher production value. If you have a bunch of different clips or interviews that you need to piece together, this might be a great choice.

There is automated levels, loudness, EQ, and a unique clipboard feature for staying organized. It also integrates with certain podcast hosting providers.

Take a look at this 2-minute intro video:

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There is also Hindenburg Pro that has a built in Skype call recorder, among other upgrades.

Other Audio Editing Software

While the recording and editing software options above are where I would start, there are many more options that will work.

Certain Mackie and Behringer mixers come with tracktion, PreSonus audio interfaces come with StudioOne 3 Artist, Steinberg interfaces come with Cubase AI & LE, and I’m sure there are other similar combos.

If you have one of these, they will work just fine for podcast production, although there might be a higher learning curve.

Helpful Podcast Software

There are few other pieces of software that you may want or need to go with your new podcast recording software. Here are a few of my favorites:

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Buzzsprout

After you record and edit your podcast episode, you need a place to put it so you can make it an official podcast.

My favorite podcast host is Buzzsprout because they have a really easy to use platform, plus some additional sharing features that look great and save a ton of time.

When you follow this link, Buzzsprout will give you a $20 Amazon gift card after you pay for your plan. Check it out!

Ecamm Call Recorder For Skype

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If you want to record skype calls, there are a few different add-ons you can get depending on your operating system:

Ecamm Call Recorder is the best option for Mac.

Pamela is a popular choice for Windows.

Alitu

Alitu is perfect for those that want to make your podcasting process as easy as possible.

It will automatically improve your audio files, lets you add intros and outros, and you can automatically publish to Buzzsprout, Podbean, Blubrry, Libsyn, and more!

It works great whether you want to edit or not – check out this quick walkthrough:

Auphonic

Auphonic is a magic piece of software that does a ton. It will level your audio, make it the correct volume for podcasting, add ID3 tags, export to YouTube, and a ton more. I love that you can create presets, making it super fast to use after you get it set up.

Music Radio Creative

Music Radio Creative is an amazing website that creates intros, outros, jingles, and more. You can easily preview different voices and you will get extremely high-quality voice-overs to make your podcast sound much more professional.

Start at the Podcast section here.

Scribie

Another important piece of your podcasting workflow is to get transcriptions. This can help with SEO, but also gives people a way to enjoy your show in places where they can’t listen.

I highly recommend Scribie – they’re fast, have multiple versions of English (US, UK, etc.), and everything is easily accomplished from their web-based dashboard. They’re reasonably priced at $0.75 / minute.

Ringr

Ringr is a paid option when you’re ready to graduate from lower-quality Skype calls. It records both ends of the conversation locally, so you don’t have to worry about losing an important interview.

Check out more remote interview recording options here.

What do you use? Am I missing your favorite?

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At over 14,000 packages, Vim has one for everything! Tree explorers, syntax highlighters, theming, Git integration, etc. It's all there, in multiple versions. Vim is incredibly flexible and powerful. However as with all other editors mentioned above, knowing the best plugins to install requires some insider knowledge and recommendations. Terminal Vim can also handle the mouse quite well, but not drag-and-drop. Best neutral mac lipstick for dark skin. Offers a nice, customizable menu system, where each option has the corresponding Vim command listed. GVim can offer you scrollbars which scroll the Vim buffer (and not the Terminal scrollback).

Note that this is an article explicitly for beginners new to Vim. If you've been using Vim for a while, all of this should look entirely familiar--and you might wonder why some topics aren't covered. We'll get to everything in due time, but there's a lot to cover!

What's Vim, and Why Do I Want It? Vim is the editor of choice for many developers and power users. It's a 'modal' text editor based on the editor written by Bill Joy in the 1970s for a version of UNIX. It inherits the key bindings of vi, but also adds a great deal of functionality and extensibility that are missing from the original vi.

What the heck do we mean by modal? When you're using most word processors and text editors, the alphanumeric keys (i.e., a through z, 1 through 9) are only used to input those characters unless they're modified by a control key. In Vim, the mode that the editor is in determines whether the alphanumeric keys will input those characters or move the cursor through the document. For example, many text editors and word processors require you to use the mouse to click a menu item or icon, or use the Ctrl-s hotkey combination, to save a file. In Vim, you can save a file without your hands leaving the keyboard, and sometimes without even leaving the home keys.

From Vim's insert mode, hit Escape and then:w. More on that later. If that all sounds complicated, it's not--but it can take a little getting used to, like driving a manual transmission instead of an automatic. So, why would you want to learn Vim? Even though Vim is my favorite editor, I'll be very blunt: you might not want to.

If you're never going to do any system administration or heavy editing of text, and if you don't want to invest any time in learning the capabilities that Vim has, then learning Vim might not be the best use of your time. On the other hand, if do any of the following, you probably want to look into Vim: • System administration • Programming • Working with HTML, LaTeX, or other markup languages • Heavy editing of plain text files Even though Vim isn't as easy to use initially as standard GUI text editors like Gedit or word processors like OpenOffice.org's Writer, over a longer term you can become more productive using Vim. If you're a touch-typist, you'll find that your speed will improve even more with Vim because your hands rarely need to leave the 'home' keys--and you'll only need to use the mouse if you choose to do so.

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I was too, 10 years ago when my boss insisted I learn Vim to work on the company's Web site. The first week was painful. The month after that was okay. Within two months, I'd have sooner typed with my feet than to switch away from Vim. The Modes Some people disagree on how many modes Vim actually has. I'm going to define three: insert mode, command mode, and last-line mode.

Let's start with the default mode you'll see when you start up Vim--command mode. When you run vim filename to edit a file, Vim starts out in command mode. This means that all the alphanumeric keys are bound to commands, rather than inserting those characters. Typing j won't insert the character 'j'--it will move the cursor down one line. Typing dd will delete an entire line, rather than inserting 'dd.' To enter the insert mode, type i (for 'insert') and now the keys will behave as you'd expect.

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For the uninitiated, we’ve come up with a handy guide to getting started with NAS – or keep reading for our rundown of the 5 best NAS backups for 2018. The list below is primarily concerned with backup providers that have native apps for by industry giants QNAP, Synology and Netgear, but if you’re more interested in the DIY approach, scroll down to find out which other services let you run NAS backups in different ways. Best Backups for NAS Summary Rank Company Score Price Link 1. ElephantDrive makes it to the top of the list because, simply, it’s all about NAS.

As well as offering a standard range of backup services including sync and share options, automatic backups, and archiving, ElephantDrive has successfully cornered the market in NAS backups. As a result, you’ll find native ElephantDrive apps available from not just QNAP, Netgear, and Synology, but also Western Digital, Drobo, D-Link Vault, Thecus, and Seagate – and extensive support on offer for all of them. This makes ElephantDrive one of the most easy-to-use providers when it comes to NAS backups, as it’s pretty much all done for you and there are plenty of experts on hand to help you out with any problems. It’s also compatible with many devices suitable for personal (rather than business) users, so is a great choice if you just want to keep your files extra safe at home. ElephantDrive offers subscriptions starting at $9.95 per month for 1TB of storage, and there’s a free trial available too if you’d like to start by taking it for a spin. CloudBerry is the odd one out in this list in that it’s not itself any Cloud storage space. Rather, it’s a tool for managing existing accounts with backup services like Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, Oracle Cloud, Rackspace, and Microsoft Azure.

That doesn’t make it any less worthy of being on this list of the best backups for NAS, however, as it has plenty to offer in regards to both NAS and other features. CloudBerry has free Apps for popular NAS providers QNAP and Synology.

Using these applications allows users to backup data from their NAS device to their backup service of choice, as well as allows them to restore NAS files from the CloudBerry desktop client. This is on top of other nice features such as Cloud to Cloud backup, unlimited file versioning, compression, and optional 256-bit AES encryption – all for as low as $10.00 per month! Fancy giving CloudBerry a try? Just follow the link below to take a look at their website. 3rd place IDrive. As well as being one of our favourite all-round backup services, IDrive is also pretty good for NAS users. Amongst its long list of features, it counts not just the ability to backup from, but also apps for Synology, QNAP and Netgear ReadyNAS.

IDrive’s new and improved customer support system is also on hand to help out with any NAS-related issues, and there are some introductory guides in their FAQ to help you get set up. Sephora. With IDrive, 1TB of online storage space comes at a generous $3.71 per month (paid in a yearly lump sum) – although be warned that this will increase to $4.95 per month once you reach your second year. You’ll also get flexible backup and restore options for your money, as well as sync and share features, and the ability to backup from an unlimited number of devices. There’s even a 5GB free account can give you a taste of what’s on offer. Follow the link below to check out their website! 4th place Dropbox.

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Dropbox works in a slightly different way to the backup providers discussed so far. That’s because, rather than being a traditional that focuses on storing your data for retrieval in emergencies, it’s a Cloud storage provider, so much more concerned with file sharing and remote access. So how does this work with NAS?

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