With the release of both Logic Pro 10.6 and the latest macOS Big Sur, many users are wondering:
Should I update my Mac to Big Sur?
To save you the potential of a lot of stress and grief, I’ll sum it up in one word –
NO!
But why not?
Big Sur is new! It brings the look and feel of iOS to your Mac. It has new features that definitely look helpful. And some folks on YouTube don’t seem to have any problems. So why shouldn’t you update?
The question to update to the latest and greatest macOS leaves a lot to consider.
Each year users are either up and working without a hitch. While others are kicking themselves for ever accepting an OS update.
And since many readers have been reaching out about the Big Sur update, today’s post is definitely needed.
So today we’ll examine:
- Should you update your mac to Big Sur? (Fast answer: No.)
- Links to Big Sur compatibility guides you can bookmark so you know when you can update
- Should you buy a new M1 Mac?
Of course, every person’s Mac journey is a different one. But better safe than sorry. Below are links to further resources to help you make the best decision for you:
Is your Mac able to upgrade to Big Sur? Apple’s list of compatible Macs:
https://www.apple.com/macos/how-to-upgrade/
Sweetwater Big Sur Compatibility Guide:
https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/macos-11-big-sur-compatibility-guide/
Production Expert Big Sur Compatibility Database:
https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/big-sur-audio-compatibility-chart
Apple leaks suggest “M1x” processors arriving in 2021:
BTW, I have latest Logic Pro X on 2 identical MacBook Pro laptops – one with Catalina and one with Big Sur. On Big Sur, if new audio preferences are applied, there’s a very long delay for initializing audio — ~25 seconds!! On the Catalina machine, it’s a second or two, or less. These are 2019 machines with 16GB RAM, and the audio interface is a MOTU M2. I guess it’s impossible to know for sure whether it’s Logic or the combination of Logic and the interface, but in any case, not great!