macbook pro monitor size for Logic Pro

I'm running Logic Pro on a 17' MacBook Pro, and couldn't have a smaller screen. But then again, I'm used to working on 24' or dual screens and are using a bunch of tracks...

There are a lot of musicians running their stuff on 13's, but I would suggest you visit an Apple Store, and see for yourself; it's all about your eyes/sight, so it's hard to give pro and con... 🙂

Good luck with your purchase!

Hello Mari

I got a 13" for portability but exchanged for 15" because of the screen size. I do a lot of MIDI & audio editing work on the road so the screensize was too small for me. Not enough screen space to comfortably work in all Logics editing windows. I would keep it if I spent less time on the road and could connect it to an external display - but for me 15" made more sense.

Hey there,

I have a 15 inch with a separate apple monitor. Seems ideal to me - you get the bonus of running both screens if you're not traveling (desk on one, arrange on the other etc) and if you gig/travel you have a decent 15 inch screen to work with onboard. You can't undervalue screen space for actually being able to use a DAW. You could get a second monitor of any size and if cash is an issue, doesn't have to be apple or new I suppose.

If you're only recording, the 13" will probably be fine. Editing, in my opinion, is when you really need the majority of the visual real estate available.