I am a PC guy (I built a monster PC for photo/video processing) looking to buy an Apple computer (most cost effective solution) of some sort for the sole reason of running Logic Pro X. Music would be the dedicated use of the Apple!
Long story short, and the way I came to purchase a Kemper: Purchased an iPad Mini 2 for use with photo equipment, started messing with Garage Band, this led me to pick up my guitar after a 3 year hiatus, saw a Muse concert around the same time, heard they used this think called a Kemper, looked up Kemper, bought a lunchbox, got rid of my amp and stomps, and here we are. Garage Band's simplicity and intuitive use struck me and a light went off "this is why people use Apples!", I said to myself. Doing more research, I read that Logic Pro X is Garage Band on super steroids. Awesome!
I currently use Ableton Live 8, and it is a bit non-intuitive and clunky to me. I've only watched a few tutorials and can get around it, but I find it a bit painful. For an audio interface I run the Kemper SPDIF through a MOTU 828MKii which goes via firewire to my PC (not the usual USB). So I figure it may also work with a MAC, since MAC software is available. Just not sure on the years of compatibility.
I've already done some research on this and it seems like a late 2012 Mac Mini is the most cost effective way to go, all though the all in one MACs look appealing as well due to the form factor of not having so many wires around. I'm asking for some advice/suggestions in this forum because it really seems that there are a lot of very technical folks here. Any suggestions you guys may have on what to run Logic Pro X on would be appreciated. Thanks.