Audio Interface For Mac High Sierra

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  • Please see below a run-down of Focusrite product compatibility with Apple macOS 10.13 High Sierra as it currently stands. Please check that all other software/hardware you use to make music is also compatible before updating and never update your operating system during the middle of a time-critical project.
  • Focusrite product compatibility with macOS 10.13 High Sierra Second Generation Scarlett Solo, 2i2 and 2i4 on macOS Sierra 10.12.2 or higher (showing as separate input and output device) I'm getting clicks and pops when using my Clarett/Red interface with my iMac.

MacOS High Sierra (One Full – Google Drive): This is the virtual image installer file of High Sierra that is available for free.The file is compressed, secure and ready. If for some reason you’ve had to skip from the prior servers, you’re good to get it from MediaFire server if you want. Set up MIDI devices using Audio MIDI Setup on Mac. If you use MIDI devices or a MIDI interface connected to your Mac, you can use Audio MIDI Setup to describe the configuration of your MIDI devices. There’s a default configuration already created, but you can set up your own.


Apple has released macOS® High Sierra (version 10.13). MOTU has worked with Apple to ensure current MOTU products are compatible with macOS High Sierra, and to provide a smooth transition for your MOTU products when you upgrade to macOS High Sierra.


ATTENTION Digital Performer 9.x users

Important compatibility information about macOS High Sierra


Before you run Digital Performer with High Sierra, be sure to download and install Version 9.52 at the link above (or later versions when they become available at motu.com/download). High Sierra operation requires DP 9.52 or higher.
The v9.52 read me is here.

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Please note, if using High Sierra, all Vienna Symphonic Library and Universal Audio plug-ins require macOS 10.13.4 or later for full compatibility with Digital Performer.


Current versions of all MOTU software products and hardware drivers available at motu.com/download (latest versions) appear to be compatible with High Sierra, although final compatibility testing is still on-going.

In some cases, MOTU software updates may be available soon to achieve 100% compatibility. Check motu.com frequently for further announcements in the near future.

As always, if you have any questions, please contact MOTU customer service or technical support.

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ATTENTION MOTU hardware users

Mac

Important compatibility information about macOS High Sierra

Audio interface for mac high sierra os

If you are installing MOTU hardware drivers on your High Sierra 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 High Sierra system and you are merely updating it.

If you own a MicroBook Iic, be sure to install the latest MicroBook IIc firmware update here for 100% USB audio class compliant compatibility with High Sierra.


MOTU pro audio interfaces

If you own one of the pro audio models listed below, 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 High Sierra.

  • 1248
  • 8M
  • 16A
  • 24Ai
  • 24Ao
  • Monitor 8
  • 112D
  • Stage-B16
  • 624
  • 8A
  • M64
  • 8D
  • LP32
  • UltraLite-mk4
  • 828es

Audio Interface For Mac High Sierra Os


If you own one of the USB-equipped MOTU audio or MIDI interfaces listed below, 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 High Sierra.

Audio interfaces

  • 828x
  • Track 16
  • MicroBook II
  • MicroBook IIc (Install the latest MicroBook IIc firmware update for 100% High Sierra compatibility)
  • 8pre USB
  • 4pre
  • Audio Express
  • UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid
  • 896mk3 Hybrid
  • 828mk3 Hybrid
  • Legacy MOTU USB audio interfaces

MIDI interfaces

  • MIDI Express XT
  • MIDI Express 128
  • micro express
  • micro lite
  • FastLane
  • Legacy MOTU USB MIDI interfaces

A note about third-party plug-ins

Audio Interface For Mac High Sierra Mac

There are reports of incompatibilities with some third-party audio plug-ins. If you are experiencing issues running Digital Performer or AudioDesk in High Sierra, try disabling all third-party plug-ins (safe mode).