Apple has announced macOS® Big Sur (version 11.0). Please carefully read the compatibility information below before you upgrade your system to macOS Big Sur. If you have any questions, please contact MOTU customer service or technical support.
Last updated November 16, 2020
M2 and M4
The M2 and M4 bus-powered USB audio interfaces are compatible with macOS Big Sur as USB audio class compliant devices, allowing plug-and-play operation with no driver installation needed. A driver will soon be available that provides lower latency performance and loopback channels under macOS Big Sur. Please continue to check this web page for late-breaking information regarding the availability of this driver.
Digital Performer and Performer Lite
Digital Performer and Performer Lite (any version) are not yet compatible with macOS Big Sur. Please continue to check this web page for late-breaking information regarding versions of these two MOTU apps that will be compatible with macOS Big Sur.
MOTU virtual instruments (MachFive, etc.)
MachFive, Ethno Instrument, BPM, Electric Keys and Symphonic Instrument (any version) are not yet compatible with macOS Big Sur. Please continue to check this web page for late-breaking information regarding versions of these MOTU apps that will be compatible with macOS Big Sur.
The Pro Audio models listed below are not yet compatible with macOS Big Sur. Please continue to check this web page for late-breaking information regarding compatibility with macOS Big Sur.
The MIDI interface models listed below are not yet compatible with macOS Big Sur. Please continue to check this web page for late-breaking information regarding compatibility with macOS Big Sur.
The USB and "Hybrid" interface models listed below appear to be compatible with macOS Big Sur. Testing is on-going. Be sure to download and install the very latest shipping drivers. You must install these latest drivers before you can use your MOTU product listed below with macOS Big Sur.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are installing MOTU hardware drivers on your macOS Big Sur system for the first time, please read this tech note for important information about enabling the driver in your system's security settings. This procedure is not necessary if the driver has already been installed in your macOS Big Sur system and you are merely updating it.