Apple create both the hardware and operating system for Macs, whereas Windows operating systems can run on PC hardware from many manufacturers. On the surface, the differences between the two are clear. The use of Macs is far higher than average in the creative industries, especially in recording studios.īut does that mean that you NEED to use a Mac if you want to engineer and produce music professionally? Let’s find out. While Microsoft currently holds around 88% of the overall desktop operating system market share, in the creative industries alone, that figure doesn’t quite relate. That’s why it takes the number one spot on my list of gear you need to build a home studio. The computer is the most important piece of gear in the modern studio (and normally the most expensive). Do you need a Mac for music production? Or will a PC do you just fine?
