PhilUK1984
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Q: Networking

Hey all.

 

I've got a 2014 MBP 2.5gHZ. I use Logic Pro X quite a lot and I've just bought a Thunderbolt display which I've been using to double up my displays to maximise my workflow.

 

I've been thinking about a Mac Mini so that i can do more mobile recording with the MBP and more static stuff and the mixing stage on the Mac mini.

 

My questions are;

 

  • At work I am connected to a network (PC) and whichever computer I put my credentials into I have the exact same information instantly on any computer. What would the best way be to set this up at home with the MBP and Mac Mini? Is there a way to do this by setting up a server on one of my Macs so I don't have to buy anything else? I'd prefer not to use a dropbox type thing. I'd prefer it to be like 'record a track on Logic on the MBP, open the Mac Mini, open Logic, continue working on the same track, with the same information.'
  • Will the Mac mini dual-core i5 2.8GHz be capable of running Logic to a high standard? I guess I will be doing all the bounces and mixes on the Mac Mini, so a good hard drive speed is essential. Is the Fusion drive comparable to a good SSD?
  • Am I able to connect my MBP to the Mini to use as an external monitor along with my Thunderbolt Display? Would it be able to handle two displays?

 

Thanks.

Logic Pro X, OS X Mavericks (10.9.3)

Posted on Apr 1, 2015 11:16 PM

by Csound1,Solvedanswer
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A:

You will need a server to store and make resources available to clients. Clients will need a server account for which there will be a profile. The profile tells the server what resources you may use on any computer controlled by the server.

 

The answer is yes.

Posted on Apr 2, 2015 12:56 PM

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  • by woodmeister50,

    woodmeister50 woodmeister50 Apr 2, 2015 2:51 AM in response to PhilUK1984
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    Apr 2, 2015 2:51 AM in response to PhilUK1984

    .....

     

    • At work I am connected to a network (PC) and whichever computer I put my credentials into I have the exact same information instantly on any computer. What would the best way be to set this up at home with the MBP and Mac Mini? Is there a way to do this by setting up a server on one of my Macs so I don't have to buy anything else? I'd prefer not to use a dropbox type thing. I'd prefer it to be like 'record a track on Logic on the MBP, open the Mac Mini, open Logic, continue working on the same track, with the same information.'

    .....

    At this point, Logic Pro X doesn't have any iCloud integration or

    Yosemite Handoff features.  Only solution would be to use

    iCloud Drive to share the work file at this point or one of the other cloud solutions.

    .....

    • Will the Mac mini dual-core i5 2.8GHz be capable of running Logic to a high standard? I guess I will be doing all the bounces and mixes on the Mac Mini, so a good hard drive speed is essential. Is the Fusion drive comparable to a good SSD?

    .....

    Personally, I would opt for the special order 3.0 GHz i7.  Also, special

    order to get 16 gig RAM since the RAM on the new Minis is not user upgradable.

    The other option I suggest is go with a full blown SSD drive internal and

    an external HDD for project storage.  Only use the internal SSD for active

    projects.

    ...

    • Am I able to connect my MBP to the Mini to use as an external monitor along with my Thunderbolt Display? Would it be able to handle two displays?

     

    ....

    The only way a MBP can be used as a monitor is via Screen Sharing over a network.

    Direct connection is not possible.

  • by PhilUK1984,

    PhilUK1984 PhilUK1984 Apr 2, 2015 3:00 AM in response to woodmeister50
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    Apr 2, 2015 3:00 AM in response to woodmeister50

    Thanks for your reply. I'm not looking for cloud integration. I want to create a network and be able to access any and all information regardless of the Mac I'm using.

     

    is this possible?

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Apr 2, 2015 3:02 AM in response to PhilUK1984
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    Apr 2, 2015 3:02 AM in response to PhilUK1984

    Just use file sharing

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1549

  • by PhilUK1984,

    PhilUK1984 PhilUK1984 Apr 2, 2015 4:05 AM in response to lllaass
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    Apr 2, 2015 4:05 AM in response to lllaass

    I could do that but I don't want to have to manually move files around. but really I want advise on what I would need to run a home network like the one I described above.

     

    Is it possible? if yes, what do I need? Thanks.

  • by PhilUK1984,

    PhilUK1984 PhilUK1984 Apr 2, 2015 12:49 PM in response to PhilUK1984
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    Apr 2, 2015 12:49 PM in response to PhilUK1984

    So is it possible?

  • by Csound1,Solvedanswer

    Csound1 Csound1 Apr 2, 2015 12:56 PM in response to PhilUK1984
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    Apr 2, 2015 12:56 PM in response to PhilUK1984

    You will need a server to store and make resources available to clients. Clients will need a server account for which there will be a profile. The profile tells the server what resources you may use on any computer controlled by the server.

     

    The answer is yes.

  • by PhilUK1984,

    PhilUK1984 PhilUK1984 Apr 2, 2015 1:05 PM in response to Csound1
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    Apr 2, 2015 1:05 PM in response to Csound1

    So could I use a Mac Mini as a server?

     

    Thanks.

  • by Csound1,Helpful

    Csound1 Csound1 Apr 2, 2015 1:17 PM in response to PhilUK1984
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    Apr 2, 2015 1:17 PM in response to PhilUK1984

    Along with a copy of OS X server, yes.

  • by PhilUK1984,

    PhilUK1984 PhilUK1984 Apr 2, 2015 1:16 PM in response to Csound1
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    Apr 2, 2015 1:16 PM in response to Csound1

    Great. So I'd still be able to use the Mini as a normal Mac too, while it operates as a server?         

  • by Csound1,Helpful

    Csound1 Csound1 Apr 2, 2015 1:26 PM in response to PhilUK1984
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    Apr 2, 2015 1:26 PM in response to PhilUK1984

    Yes.

     

    You might want to repost in the Server forum, better info over there.

  • by PhilUK1984,

    PhilUK1984 PhilUK1984 Apr 2, 2015 1:26 PM in response to Csound1
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    Apr 2, 2015 1:26 PM in response to Csound1

    Yes. Thanks a lot for your help!

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Apr 2, 2015 2:00 PM in response to PhilUK1984
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    Apr 2, 2015 2:00 PM in response to PhilUK1984

    You're welcome.