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Should I update?

Post by DAGGILARR »

Hi. I am currently running Mojave. I have resisted updating as there were some 32 bit progs I needed for work. As I no longer use those, I am wondering what are the benefits of moving to Big Sur. Will I see a performance improvement? I am using an iMac 2014 i7 4.0 with SSD and 32 GB ram to run Logic.
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Post by Howdy Doody Time »

Mac has moved beyond Big Sur, latest is Monterey. I checked compatibility with Steinberg and Monterey and it looks good, unless you are running one of the new Mac Silicon chips, then it's Rosetta 2 translating on the fly, which is an astonishing feat really, but for complex DAW's I'd want to check it first. Waves plugins are similarly listed as running. UAD I'm not sure about. If you google it you'll find compatibility checklists. I'm not updating, until I see what bugs and niggles emerge. If it aint broke etc.
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Post by Watchmaker »

If you have to ask the answer is no! j/k but the answer lies in your use of the computer and whether you are limited in some meaningful way by your current set up. Absent debilitating performance issues or a gaping security threat, there's no compelling need to upgrade despite the allure of being at the cutting edge.

My experience has taught me to value stability over newness when it comes to computing environments.
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Post by BigRedX »

My advice to people I give Mac support to as part of my job, is that you shouldn't upgrade unless some crucial bit of software you use absolutely requires it.
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Post by Guest »

Don't do it.

I have been forced onto Big Sur from Mojave due to having to get a new Mac.

I see no advantages and huge numbers of disadvantages, only do it when you have to.
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Re: Should I update?

Post by Dave Rowles »

I only upgrade when the new version of logic no longer works on my current OS. even then I try to stay one behind. luckily I've got a local authorised repair shop that keeps previous OSs on sticks so I can get whatever I need :)

I'm on Big Sur, and I see nothing that makes me want to update in the latest version.
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Post by Humble Bee »

Never update, ever! Unless you really, really have to.
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Post by in.name.only »

You’re on an 8 year old piece of kit so I doubt you’d see an improvement with new software. Probably the opposite, even if it’s well specced. Ultimately, Apple want you to keep updating your hardware.

Ps if you really must update, finish any projects first and get them bounced. My worst experience updating has been plugins not working, having to update them and trying to recreate the sound they made.
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Re: Should I update?

Post by Kwackman »

DAGGILARR wrote: Sat Jan 22, 2022 11:16 pmI am using an iMac 2014 i7 4.0 with SSD and 32 GB ram to run Logic.

IF upgrading to the latest OS your iMac can run means you can use a newer version of Logic, then maybe your question becomes, "Does this newer version of Logic have enough new facilities to improve my workflow?".
Let your DAW decide!
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