Top Picks for the Serious Music Producer
You play with intricate audio compositions and you need something capable of handling a lot of tracks at once and apply effects in real-time. You will likely need extra toys, especially for recording or DJing but this will give you a solid starting point if you don't already have those.
Your options 8 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$0 to US$2390, with accessories.
Let's start with a broad search. The following offer the best value for the lowest price regardless of format preference. As a result, you will most likely see stationary computers down here and maybe a few portable options. You have the option to look for a specific kind of device at the bottom of the page.
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#2, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $2000)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1060;
~$1590 with accessoriesThis Gaming PC delivers great graphics for the investment. It lacks a few features I'd rather see in a gaming system (like paired memory), but with fast storage... Read More about the dg5000_sb_s96e
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in Music Production
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Ableton Live 11
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Logic Pro X
N/ANot Available For this PlatformProcessor: Intel Core i5-10400FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$1059.79 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-05-06 03:25:13, EDTPricing Accuracy
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#1, Stationary Computers ($2000 - ∞)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1640;
~$0 with accessoriesHere's a Gaming PC combining the power of an i7 CPU and RTX graphics fed by a speedy Solid-State Drive... Read More about the dg5000_s63e
Device Ratings
performance in Music Production
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Ableton Live 11
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Logic Pro X
N/ANot Available For this PlatformProcessor: Intel Core i7-10700FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 TiMemory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$1630.45 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-05-06 03:25:26, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#4, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $2000)
Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$1260;
~$1830 with accessoriesThis computer is a good fit for advanced productivity, creativity and multitasking on a budget, and thanks to fast storage, it'll keep your loading times to a m... Read More about the di3880_s4400e
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in Music Production
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Ableton Live 11
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Logic Pro X
N/ANot Available For this PlatformProcessor: Intel Core i7-10700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 1030Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cmWeight: 6.020 kgdetailed info US$1255.44 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-05-06 03:24:10, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#6, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $2000)
Asus Strix Gaming PC from US$1390;
~$1990 with accessoriesThis Gaming PC manages to combine pretty impressive specs for the price without compromising much in terms of ease of maintenance and upgrades... Read More about the G15DH-SBR563-CB
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in Music Production
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Ableton Live 11
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Logic Pro X
N/ANot Available For this PlatformProcessor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600XGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 512 GB (~1.5 TB)Dimensions: 15.80 x 42.10 x 49.80 cmWeight: 11.000 kgdetailed info US$1385.88 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-05-06 11:05:19, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#4, Stationary Computers ($2000 - ∞)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1720;
~$2390 with accessoriesHere's a Gaming PC combining compelling features such as an i7 Processor, a fast Solid-State Drive to keep loading times to a minimum and a dedicated Graphics C... Read More about the dg5000_s70e
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in Music Production
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Ableton Live 11
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Logic Pro X
N/ANot Available For this PlatformProcessor: Intel Core i7-10700FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 TiMemory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$1711.97 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-05-06 03:26:36, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#6, Stationary Computers ($2000 - ∞)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1600;
~$2251 with accessoriesThis Gaming PC delivers great graphics for the investment. It lacks a few features I'd rather see in a gaming system (like paired memory), but with fast storage... Read More about the dg5000_sb_ls90e
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in Music Production
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Ableton Live 11
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Logic Pro X
N/ANot Available For this PlatformProcessor: Intel Core i5-10400FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$1598.65 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-05-06 03:26:27, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#1, Laptops ($1075 - ∞)
HP OMEN 17" Gaming Notebook from US$1550;
~$1950 with accessoriesThis laptop features impressive hardware for the price, promising rich gaming experiences and a fluid creative process. It's not the most portable PC out there... Read More about the 17-CB1010CA
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Music Production
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Ableton Live 11
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Logic Pro X
N/ANot Available For this PlatformProcessor: Intel Core i7-10750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Screen Size: 17.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 40.50 x 28.50 x 2.99 cmWeight: 3.300 kgdetailed info US$1548.93 from HP (New)as of 2021-05-06 10:27:33, EDTPricing Accuracy
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#3, Laptops ($1075 - ∞)
Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$1390;
~$1720 with accessoriesThis laptop packs a large battery and some powerful hardware in a package that's easy to carry. It's better suited for short high-performance sessions, but not... Read More about the XPS7590-nxps157590_s1608e
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Music Production
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Ableton Live 11
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Logic Pro X
N/ANot Available For this PlatformProcessor: Intel Core i7-9750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 3840×2160Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cmWeight: 2.041 kgdetailed info US$1385.88 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-05-06 03:24:47, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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