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.