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If you're just doing audio, 16GB is plenty with a modern processor and good size SSD, but Apple is going to bust your budget pretty quickly. Unfortunately, they really want you to move to the MacBook Pro models for that kind of work. I am a Mac guy these days. Your upgrades are something like a Mini or iMac for best bang/$. You pay a lot to fit fast mobile optimized processors, memory and storage in a very thin case with a good battery. If it says Apple, you pay an awful lot. You don't need more RAM unless you are doing video, and then the processor and possibly video card really matter.
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Being that I recorded something like 16 tracks in a single project I did with my friend 15 years ago with like a Core 2 duo and maybe 2 GB of RAM at the time (with no problems), your laptop is probably fine.
If you're going to use lots of VSTs or CPU intensive effects (like convolution based IRs), then it probably won't work.
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I’m going for the keep it simple stupid setup. The smaller easiest and more basic the better. In all things plug ins etc.
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One more tip while we're all dispensing advice : If you want to keep your plugin life and software learning curve fairly simple, I can strongly recommend Logic for your DAW. Its included plugin suite is pretty comprehensive, has a nice array of tools for warming up a mix (the "Vintage EQ" set is great for that), great editing capabilities that go far beyond what's available in Garageband, and all the virtual instruments and drum machine capabilities you'll probably need for a while.
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Thanks for the tip
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