Has anyone purchased the new Mac Mini M4/Pro to use with Cubase 14 Pro?
What configuration did you opt for?
How do you find its performance?
I just ordered the base model so will let you know
Congrats, i look forward to you views.
I bought the Mini M4 Pro basic configuration, Cubase works wonderfully well, I am very satisfied with the use of the practically non-existent CPU, I always work with a 128 buffer and I don’t have any problem with overloading even if I load many instruments.
It depends on what you have to do with it. I didn’t want to leave room for doubt and I opted for the Pro version precisely because I don’t have regular use of the daw. Sometimes I have to mix many mainly audio tracks with third-party plugins (Uad, Plugin Alliance…) and other times I work on my projects with many instruments. I am very satisfied and I could not recommend otherwise for those who want a powerful computer for serious work.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask
Thanks for your input.
I’ve got the Mini Pro 14 core with 64gb and 2tb in my basket with my finger hovering over the checkout button.
I’ve always thought it’s better to future proof, but is it overkill?
No, if you can reasonably afford it (i.e. don’t have to starve, take on a mortgage or sell your kidney for it) 
If I didn’t buy M2 Pro MBP 14’’ in May, I’d be now on the market for M4 Pro, because the price difference is basically equal additional CPU performance boost, i.e. ~15-30%. (vs. M4 12 and 14-core respectively).
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I’m curious to know if any heavy duty Cubase users with an M4 Pro Mac Mini are struggling with the 64GB memory. I’m still using an older iMac with 128GB, and I’m really reluctant to drop back to 64GB. However, the Mac Studio is a financial bridge too far. The iMac is still solid, so I’m not in strife … yet.
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and apparently Cubase (together with Reaper) are the best performing DAW on Mac’s