Well, in my opinion as long as you don't use Thunderbolt a Mac makes no sense. Yes, Apple made great computers 10 years ago but today? No.
And next year if thunderbolt becomes USB 4 - There will be even fewer reasons to buy a Mac for Music Production/recording.
My advice in 2019. Install windows server 2019 for your music production/recording only. A streamlined windows 10 and you are ready to wait for USB4.
And the mention MacBook Air is, in my opinion, the worst Music Produktion/recording Computer you could use.
Why? That's why...