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Can I use my MOTU hardware with an Intel-based Mac? Does my MOTU software work with Intel-based Macs?

This tech note lists the minimum interface driver versions and software versions for compatibility with Apple computers that have Intel processors.

Hardware

Compatible drivers for Intel-based Macs are available for MOTU FireWire and USB audio interfaces, FireWire video interfaces, USB MIDI interfaces, and PCI-424 audio interface cards. The following driver versions (or later versions) are required for compatibility with Intel-based Macs:

  • FireWire and USB audio: 1.40
  • FireWire video: 1.0
  • USB MIDI: 1.32
  • PCI-424: 1.1.0

Software

The following versions (or later versions) of MOTU applications and plug-ins are required for compatibility with Intel-based Macs:

  • Digital Performer 5.1
  • AudioDesk 2.1
  • MX4 2.1
  • MachFive 2.0
  • Ethno Instrument 1.0 (1.0.1 for MAS)
  • Symphonic Instrument 1.1.2 (1.1.3 for MAS)
  • Electric Keys 1.0
  • BPM 1.0
  • Volta 1.0

To download the latest update installers, go to motu.com/download/mac-downloads.html.