macOS Sequoia Compatibility Guide

NOTE: Apple released macOS Sequoia (macOS 15) on September 16, 2024. Over the subsequent 12 months, we updated this article weekly.

We ceased updating this article on Apple’s release of their next operating system, macOS Tahoe 26, on September 15, 2025.

As of this writing, the newest versions of most of the products that manufacturers actively support are compatible with macOS Sequoia. If you need further information, the chart below provides links to each manufacturer’s support website.

Check out our SweetCare macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility Guide, which we will update constantly throughout 2026 until Apple releases their next macOS.

Sweetwater is your one-stop resource for information regarding music, audio, and content creation on macOS Sequoia, also called macOS 15.

Everybody is excited about macOS Sequoia and its new features, along with its integration with iOS 18 on iPhone, iPadOS 18, and other Apple devices. But, like every year, it is not a good idea for musicians, audio engineers, and content creators to upgrade to the latest macOS right away. We need patience.

Before upgrading, you need to be certain of two things:

• Is your device compatible with macOS Sequoia?
• Are all the pieces of hardware and software that you use compatible with macOS Sequoia?

The answer to the first question is straightforward. The answer to the second question will require you to do some research.

We wrote this guide to explain all this and to provide you with our Compatibility Chart below, which points you to the information you need from over 200 manufacturers and developers of pro audio, music, and content-creation software and hardware. Each entry provides links to the relevant information on each manufacturer’s support site. We regularly update this page with the newest information, so bookmark it and check back often.

1. When Is the macOS Sequoia Release Date?
2. macOS Sequoia Features
   • Apple Intelligence
   • Other Sequoia Features
3. Should I Upgrade to macOS Sequoia?
   • Third-party hardware and software compatibility
   • What about Sequoia on an Intel-based Mac, versus a Mac with Apple silicon?
   • 32-bit software is incompatible with macOS
4. Now Is the Time to Make a Time Machine Backup!
5. Is My Mac a macOS Sequoia–supported Device?
6. macOS Sequoia Compatibility: Software and Hardware
7. macOS Sequoia Compatibility Information by Manufacturers and Developers
8. More Sweetwater macOS Support Resources

When Is the macOS Sequoia Release Date?

Apple released macOS Sequoia on September 16, 2024. Sweetwater will regularly update this page and related articles with new information as we work with macOS Sequoia.

Apple announced macOS Sequoia at the annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) on June 10, 2024. Since then, we at Sweetwater have been checking out the Developer and Public beta builds, and now the full release version.

macOS Sequoia Features

Apple Intelligence

Apple announced that macOS Sequoia would offer a host of new AI (artificial intelligence) features, under the trademark Apple Intelligence. However, these features were not implemented in the first version of macOS Sequoia 15.0. Apple released the first of these AI features in macOS Sequoia 15.1. Apple will roll out additional features and improve them gradually with subsequent updates through the coming year.

Apple Intelligence features don’t pertain directly to audio and music production. Rather, Apple intends its new tools to provide enhancements that users will appreciate in their daily work. Apple is rolling out new Writing Tools with enhanced language capabilities to help a user summarize and rewrite information. The new Image Wand will help a user transform a rough sketch into a detailed diagram. Genmoji will create images from photographs. Write a prompt, and Apple Intelligence will create a movie based on your photos and videos. Siri, Apple’s voice-activated service, will be expanded with Apple Intelligence as well.

On the Mac platform, Apple Intelligence only functions on a Mac with Apple silicon running Sequoia. While there are a few Intel-based Mac models that can be upgraded to Sequoia, Apple Intelligence won’t function on them.

Apple Intelligence also functions on certain recent models of iPhone and iPad running iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.

Not all AI features are available in all regions in the world due to differing regulatory requirements.

Learn more on this Apple Intelligence page.

Other Sequoia Features

Continuity functions, integrating Mac with iPhone and iPad, have been expanded with iPhone Mirroring, which enables you to view your iPhone on your Mac screen and to control everything on your iPhone with your Mac’s keyboard and mouse. You can now drag and drop files, photos, and videos between your iPhone or iPad and your Mac. This requires a Mac running macOS Sequoia and an iPhone running iOS 18, both registered to the same Apple ID.

Compatible models of Apple AirPods earbuds and headphones have improved voice isolation and control features, and even a new hearing aid function, when used with Sequoia.

There are new features in the Finder for organizing windows and laying out your workspace. Sequoia provides enhancements for sharing screen content in video-calling apps. Safari adds improvements to Reader mode and the ability to summarize and pull up relevant information from websites.

Safari and macOS have long had features for securely protecting and managing all your passwords; those have been moved to a new Passwords app.

Less apparent to the user will be security updates. Apple will continue to provide security responses to older macOS versions for some time, but one good reason to upgrade to the newest macOS is to make sure your Mac has the best security working behind the scenes.

Learn about these and other features on Apple’s macOS Sequoia page.

Should I Upgrade to macOS Sequoia?

You rely on your DAW, your plug-ins, your virtual instruments, and your other music and audio apps, not to mention hardware such as your audio interface and your MIDI controller. If you have a Mac running a previous version of macOS, you have put together a system that is stable, and you have a platform where you can get your work done.

Upgrading to Sequoia will bring improvements. As always, the latest macOS will have important security updates of benefit to all users.

But first, you must make sure you aren’t disrupting your stable system. Before you upgrade, you must ensure that all your software can be updated to be compatible with Sequoia and that your hardware is compatible, too.

Third-party hardware and software compatibility

The developers of your hardware and software may not be ready for macOS Sequoia; this is business as usual when Apple releases a new macOS. While some developers will announce compatibility promptly, others will require weeks or months to test their products and to produce new updates of their software that provide compatibility. You should wait to upgrade to Sequoia until all the products you use are compatible.

You may also learn that pieces of software or hardware you have used for years are no longer supported by their manufacturers and will not be offered in versions compatible with macOS Sequoia. In that case, you’ll need to make decisions about replacing these items with newer devices.

What about Sequoia on an Intel-based Mac, versus a Mac with Apple silicon?

In 2023 Apple phased out the last of the Mac models with an Intel CPU. All current Mac devices have an Apple silicon chip (M1, M2, M3, or M4). The first Mac with Apple silicon was introduced in late 2020. Here at Sweetwater, our professionals have been amazed at the gains in system performance and audio-processing power with Mac with Apple silicon.

If you have one of the few remaining models of Intel-based Mac that is compatible with Sequoia (we provide Apple’s list below), you may be able to upgrade that Mac when the time is right. However, the older, Intel-based Mac platform isn’t nearly as powerful as the new-generation Apple silicon platform. An Intel-based Mac running Sequoia will not be able to make use of Apple Intelligence features; those require a Mac with Apple silicon.

Apple has announced that the next version macOS Tahoe 26, expected in the fall of 2025, will be the last to support Intel-based Mac computers. We recommend that you plan a move to a new Mac with Apple silicon: a Mac desktop or MacBook.

32-bit software is incompatible with macOS

There may still be users out there who have an Intel-based Mac running 32-bit legacy software and plug-ins. The last version of macOS that could run 32-bit code was macOS 10.14 Mojave from 2018. Every version of macOS since then requires apps that run 64-bit code. If you are still relying on 32-bit apps on your old Mac, then before you get a new Mac with Apple silicon, you need to check with the manufacturers of all your apps and plug-ins to obtain 64-bit versions. Before you get a new Mac, you should also back up and save any work you created with those 32-bit versions on your old Mac.

Now Is the Time to Make a Time Machine Backup!

Here’s a timely reminder.

IMPORTANT: Before you upgrade to macOS Sonoma, you need to connect an external hard drive and use Apple’s Time Machine app to make a complete backup of your system. That way, if anything goes wrong after your upgrade, you can easily restore your Mac to its original state using the Time Machine backup.

Follow the instructions in Sweetwater’s macOS Time Machine Backup Guide.

MacOS Time Machine Backup Guide

Is My Mac a macOS Sequoia–supported Device?

Pull down the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen, then choose About This Mac. A window will open that will indicate the model name and year.

macOS Sequoia is compatible with these devices:

macOS Sequoia Compatibility: Software and Hardware

Over the weeks and months after macOS Sequoia’s release, manufacturers and developers will provide information about Sequoia support. They will announce the results of their tests and will release new versions of their products that provide compatibility.

For the latest information, check the table below, which has links to the developers’ support pages.

Compatibility with your DAW

Whatever third-party DAW you use, wait until its developer announces macOS Sequoia compatibility. Developers require weeks or months after the release of a new macOS to provide a new version that’s compatible and tested to be 100% reliable.

Compatibility for plug-ins

Your existing plug-ins will need a DAW that is macOS Sequoia compatible in which to run. But you still need to check with the plug-in developers to see about compatibility and updates.

Compatibility for sound libraries

Some developers provide sound libraries that run under another company’s sampler software app. The best-known example is Kontakt by Native Instruments. Those libraries will become compatible when you update your copy of the sampler app to a new version that supports macOS Sequoia. Check with the developers of both your sampler app and your sound libraries.

Apple silicon native

If you have a Mac with Apple silicon, you need to update your third-party software to versions that are Apple silicon native in order to take full advantage of the computing power of your Mac.

Learn more in our SweetCare guide Mac with Apple silicon vs. Intel-based Mac: What You Need to Know.

Mac with Apple silicon vs. Intel-based Mac: What You Need to Know

Drivers and Class-compliant Hardware

Certain audio interfaces and MIDI devices may not be compatible with macOS Sequoia right away. If a manufacturer states that a device is class compliant on macOS, then this means that it should already be compatible. However, many devices require custom driver software that will most likely have to be updated for compatibility. Check with the manufacturer first.

macOS Sequoia Compatibility Information by Manufacturers and Developers

IMPORTANT: Third-party hardware manufacturers and software developers advise you to stay with your existing macOS version and refrain from upgrading until they announce that the products you use are compatible with macOS Sequoia.

Below, we provide links to the most recent macOS support information on the manufacturers’ support sites.

Bookmark this page and check back often, as we will be updating this information with the latest news.

Ableton	They state that Live 11 and 12 are compatible and Apple silicon native. Mac Compatibility with Live Live Minimum System Requirements
Acon Digital	They state that their products support macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and newer, and are Apple silicon native. Acoustica FAQ
ADJ	They state that myDMX supports macOS 11 Big Sur and higher. ADJ myDMX 5 Control Software Specifications
ADPTR Audio	The newest versions of their products are Sequoia-compatible and Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. ADPTR Product Pages
AEJuice	AEJuice effects are used in video editing environments such as Davinci Resolve. Compatibility will depend on the host software. AEJuice Knowledge Base
AIR Music Tech	Air reports that the newest versions of most of their products are compatible. Consult this chart. AIR macOS Sequoia Compatibility
AKAI Professional	Akai Pro provides a list of devices that are compatible when you install the latest software and drivers. Learn more at this link. Akai Pro Sequoia Compatibility
Alesis	Many products are supported. Consult the charts in this link for details. Alesis macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Allen & Heath	For the Avantis and CQ line, they state that the newest software updates support Sequoia. Allen & Heath Support Resources Allen & Heath CQ Product Family Resources
Antares (Auto-Tune)	They state that the newest versions of their supported products are compatible and Apple silicon native. Auto-Tune DAW Compatibility Compatibility with Apple silicon
Apogee	Currently-supported hardware products are compatible when used with the newest drivers. The newest versions of currently-supported plug-ins are compatible. Consult this link for details. Apogee Product Software & Firmware Versions List (Current Products) Apogee Apple silicon compatibility
Applied Acoustics Systems	AAS state that the newest versions of their currently supported products are compatible. They provide a list of products that are Apple silicon native. AAS macOS Sequoia Compatibility AAS Apple silicon Compatibility
Arobas Music (Guitar Pro)	They state that Guitar Pro supports macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and higher. Arobas Music Guitar Pro 8 System Requirements
Arturia	The latest versions of their currently supported products are compatible and Apple silicon native. Follow the links for more information. Arturia Compatibility – macOS Sequoia Arturia Compatibility with M1/M2 Processors
ASM (Hydrasynth)	The latest version of ASM Manager supports macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and higher. ASM Hydrasynth FAQ
Audient	Install the latest drivers for the ID and EVO interfaces to add support for macOS Sequoia. Follow these links. EVO Drivers – Change Log iD Driver – Change Log
Audified	They state that their products support macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and newer, and are Apple silicon native. Audified macOS Support
Audinate (Dante)	Audinate state that the newest versions of Dante Controller, Dante Virtual Soundcard and Dante Via are compatible and Apple silicon native. Dante Controller System Requirements Dante Virtual Soundcard Support and Downloads Dante Via Support and Downloads
Audio Design Desk	They state that the latest version of their software requires macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, and is Apple silicon native. Audio Design Desk System Requirements
Audio Ease	The newest versions of Altiverb, Indoor, and Speakerphone are compatible with Sequoia and Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. Audio Ease Products Native Apple Silicon Support
Audio Modeling (SWAM)	The newest versions of Audio Modeling instruments support Sequoia and are Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. Audio Modeling products
Audiomodern	Audiomodern sound libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia. Audiomodern states that the newest versions of their plug-ins are Apple silicon native. Audiomodern Help Desk Audiomodern Apple silicon (M1) compatibility
Avid	Avid states that Pro Tools 2024.10 and higher supports macOS Sequoia, as do Media Composer 2024.12, and Sibelius 2024.10 and 2025.2. Check the following links for more information, including hardware support. Pro Tools System Requirements and Compatibility Pro Tools 2024.10(.1)(.2) Release Notes Pro Tools support with macOS Sonoma and Sequoia (Known Issues) macOS Sequoia 15.x Compatibility with Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools and Sibelius
Baby Audio	They state that their products are compatible with macOS 10.11 El Capitan (2015) and up and are Apple silicon native. Baby Audio FAQs | Technical Specs
BEACN	BEACN products support macOS 12 Monterey and later. Their software is Apple silicon native. BEACN Support
Behringer	No Sequoia information yet. Behringer hardware products are class-compliant on macOS, so they should be compatible. Behringer Support
Best Service	They state that the newest version of the Best Service Engine Player is compatible with macOS Sonoma and Apple silicon native. Some Best Service sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia.  Best Service System Requirements
Beyron Audio (Altron)	Altron runs in Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia. Altron System Requirements
BFD	BFD 3.5 and higher is supported. BFD macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Big Fish	They state that their Momentum plugin is Apple silicon native. Some Big Fish loop and sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia.  Big Fish Momentum
Bitwig	They state their software is compatible and Apple silicon native. Bitwig macOS Sequoia Compatibility Bitwig Apple silicon Compatibility
Blackmagic Design (DaVinci Resolve)	They state that DaVinci Resolve supports macOS 13 Ventura and higher. Blackmagic Support Center
Blackstar	They recommend macOS 11 Big Sur or higher, and state that their software is Apple silicon native. Blackstar Plug-ins System Requirements
Blue Cat Audio	They state that their product support macOS 10.9 Mavericks (2013) and newer and are Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. Blue Cat Audio Products
Boom Library	No Sequoia information yet. Look up requirements by product. Boom Library Software and Plug-ins
BOSS	Most products are compatible. Consult these extensive charts for details. Boss Compatibility with macOS Sequoia (Apple silicon) Boss Compatibility with macOS Sequoia (Intel) BOSS Updates and Drivers
Boz Digital Labs	No Sequoia information yet. They state that most of their plug-ins are Apple Silicon-native. Look up requirements by product. Boz Plug-ins Page
Canon	Look up OS compatibility information by product. Canon Support Home Page Canon states that their currently supported software products are compatible with macOS 12 Monterey. Canon Operating System Compatibility
Capsule Audio	No Sequoia information yet. They state that their products support macOS 12 Monterey. Capsule System Requirements Capsule Support
Casio	No Sequoia information yet. Casio keyboards provide class-compliant MIDI-over-USB on macOS, so their hardware should be compatible. Are Casio keyboards Mac-compatible?
Celemony (Melodyne)	They state that the latest version of Melodyne is compatible with macOS Sequoia 15.1 and is Apple silicon native. Melodyne System Requirements
ChamSys	No Sequoia information yet. They state that MagicQ is compatible with macOS 12 Monterey. ChamSys MagicQ Specifications
Cherry Audio	Cherry Audio states that their products have been tested and found to be compatible. The the newest versions of their products are Apple silicon native. Cherry Audio: Should I update to macOS 15 Sequoia? Cherry Audio Apple Silicon M1 processor support
Cinesamples	Cinesamples libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia.  Cinesamples Product Compatibility & Version Chart
CME	No Sequoia information yet. CME hardware devices are class-compliant on macOS and should be compatible. CME Support FAQ
Cranborne Audio	No Sequoia information yet. Their hardware is class-compliant on macOS, so it should be compatible. Cranborne Audio Tech Support
Cre8audio	No Sequoia information yet. NiftyKEYZ is class-compliant on macOS and does not require a custom driver, so it should be compatible. Cre8audio FAQs
Crumar	No Sequoia information yet. Crumar Support
Cycling ’74	Max 9 supports macOS 11 Big Sur or later and is Apple silicon native. Max 9 System Requirements
D16 Group	No Sequoia information yet. They state that the newest versions of their currently supported products are macOS Sonoma compatible and Apple silicon native. D16 MacOS Compatibility
Dave Hill Designs	No Sequoia information yet. Crane Song Contact Page
DDMF	No Sequoia information yet. They report that the newest versions of products are Apple silicon native. DDMF FAQ
Delta Sound Labs	No Sequoia information yet. Look up specifications by product. Delta Sound Labs products
Denon DJ	They state their hardware and software are supported and compatible. Denon DJ macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Dexibell	No Sequoia information yet. Their hardware devices are class-compliant on macOS. They should be compatible. Dexibell FAQ
DAD (Digital Audio Denmark)	They state that the newest versions of their products are compatible with Sonoma and Apple silicon native. Digital Audio Denmark Support Knowledge Base Thunderbolt and macOS Sequoia DADman Compatibility with macOS 15 Sequoia
DJ Swivel	No Sequoia information yet. They state that their products are Apple silicon native. DJ Swivel Support
DJ.Studio	They state compatibility with macOS 12 Monterey and higher. The newest versions of their products are Apple silicon native. DJ.Studio System Requirements
Dreadbox	No Sequoia information yet. Dreadbox hardware devices are class-compliant on macOS; they should be compatible. Dreadbox FX Support
Dreamtonics	No Sequoia information yet. Dreamtonics Product Page
EastWest	They report that the newest version of Opus supports macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) and higher and is Apple silicon native. EastWest Software Updates
Electro-Harmonix	No Sequoia information yet. Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Hardware Plugin information
Elektron	The newest version of Overbridge is macOS Sequoia compatible and Apple silicon native. Elektron | Resources for Overbridge
Elgato	Look up individual product information at the link below. Elgato provides a chart indicating which products are Apple silicon native or will run under Rosetta. Elgato Software Downloads Elgato Apple silicon compatibility
Empirical Labs	No Sequoia information yet. They state that the newest versions of their products are Apple Silicon native. Empirical Labs Support
EVABeat (Melody Sauce)	No Sequoia information yet. EVABeat Melody Sauce System Requirements
Eventide	The newest versions of all Eventide and Newfangled Audio plug-ins are compatible with Sequoia and are Apple silicon native. See each plug-in’s product page for further OS requirements. Eventide Latest OS Compatibility Info
Expressive E	No Sequoia information yet. They state that their products are compatible with macOS 12 Monterey. They list some products as being Apple silicon native. Expressive E macOS Compatibility Information Expressive E Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) Compatibility
FabFilter	They state that the newest versions of their plug-ins are compatible with macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) or higher and are Apple silicon native. FabFilter Support News
Fable Sounds	Fable Sounds sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia.  Fable Sounds Broadway Big Band system requirements
Flock Audio	No Sequoia information yet. Flock Audio Support
Flux::	They state that the newest version of their products are compatible with MacOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and higher, and are Apple silicon native. Flux:: Plug-in Specifications
Focusrite	Focusrite state that most products are compatible with Sequoia and are Apple Silicon native. Download the latest control software and drivers. There is an exception with Focusrite Pro PCIe/PCIeR units on Intel-based Mac computers, which are not guaranteed to be compatible. Consult these links for important details. Focusrite Compatibility on macOS Focusrite Pro (Red) Compatibility on macOS
Friedman	The Friedman Editor supports macOS 10.15 or higher and is Apple silicon native. Friedman Editor
Garritan	No Sequoia information yet. All Garritan instrument libraries are compatible with Sonoma and Apple silicon native when you update to ARIA Player 2.00 and higher. Garritan Library and ARIA Player System Requirements
GetGood Drums	GetGood sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia.  GetGood Drums FAQ
GForce	They state that the newest versions of their currently supported products are compatible. Most products are Apple silicon native. GForce Software macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Ginger Audio	They state that their products are compatible with macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and higher and are Apple silicon native. Ginger Audio Support
GoPro	The newest version of GoPro Webcam supports macOS Sequoia. GoPro Support: GoPro Webcam Information GoPro Player supports macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) or later.
Headrush	All Headrush products are compatible, including Sheeran Looper. Consult the charts at this link. Headrush macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Heavyocity	Heavyocity sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia.  Heavyocity Support
Hertz Drums	They state that their software requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) or newer. Hertz Drums FAQ
Hotone	No Sequoia information yet. Hotone Support
iConnectivity	iConnectivity interfaces are class-compliant, so the hardware should be compatible. The newest version of their Auracle control software is compatible with macOS Sequoia. iConnectivity Compatibility iConnectivity Control Software
IK Multimedia	No Sequoia information yet. Many products are Apple silicon native. Look up system requirements for each product. IK Multimedia Products IK Multimedia Apple silicon compatibility information
Ilio	Ilio sound libraries run in Spectrasonics apps. When run on the newest versions of Spectrasonics products, they should be compatible. ILIO Product Frequently Asked Questions
Image Line (FL Studio)	They state that the newest version of FL Studio supports macOS 10.15 Catalina or higher and is Apple silicon native. FL Studio System Requirements FL Studio Apple silicon Support
Impact Soundworks	Impact Soundworks sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia.  Impact Soundworks System Compatibility
Initial Audio	No Sequoia information yet. They state that their products are compatible with macOS Monterey. Initial Audio Products
Inspired Acoustics	No Sequoia information yet.  Inspired Acoustics System Requirements
iZotope	iZotope provides a list of products that are compatible with Sequoia and are Apple silicon native. iZotope: Compatibility of Products on macOS
JoeCo	No Sequoia information yet. Their hardware products are class-compliant and therefore should be compatible. JoeCo Product Support
Muse Kinetics (Keith McMillen Instruments)	No Sequoia information yet. Keith McMillen Instruments have rebranded as Muse Kinetics. Keith McMillan System Requirements and Downloads Muse Kinetics Downloads
Kemper	They state that Rig Manager supports macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and higher. Kemper Profiler System Requirements
Kilohearts	Kilohearts state that they recommend keeping up to date with OS versions as they become available. They state that their plug-ins are Apple silicon native. Kilohearts System Requirements
Kit Plugins	They state that their plug-ins support macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) or above. Most of their plug-ins are Apple silicon native in VST and AU, and some in AAX. Look up system requirements for each product. Kit Plugins Product Page
Klevgrand	They state that their products support macOS macOS 10.10 Yosemite (2014) or later and are Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. Klevgrand Product Page
Korg	Korg lists many products that are compatible. Korg Mac Compatibility Chart
Kuassa	No Sequoia information yet. They state that their products support macOS 11 Big Sur, and most are Apple silicon native. Kuassa Support: FAQ
Kurzweil	No Sequoia information yet. Kurzweil Support
KV331 Audio (Synthmaster)	They state that their products support macOS 10.9 Mavericks (2013) and above. Synthmaster System Requirements
LANDR	They state that their products are compatible with macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and higher. LANDR Support
Leapwing Audio	No Sequoia information yet. Look up specifications for individual products by going to the Leapwing Support page and searching on “release notes.”
Lewitt	No Sequoia information yet. Lewitt Control Center Updates
Lexicon	No Sequoia information yet. Lexicon Plug-ins System Requirements
Line 6	No Sequoia information yet. Some products are Apple silicon native and some require Rosetta 2. Line 6 macOS Sonoma Compatibility
Logitech	No Sequoia information yet. Look up your app and read the download page and release history. Logitech Support – Software
Lynx	The newest version of Lynx’s macOS driver provides macOS Sequoia support on Apple silicon. Select your product, look for the newest macOS driver, and read the support information. Lynx Support Downloads
M-Audio	They report that many products are compatible. Consult this link for details. M-Audio macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Mackie	No Sequoia information yet. Their products are class-compliant on macOS, so they should be compatible. Mackie Support
MakeMusic (Finale)	MakeMusic state that Finale is incompatible with macOS Sequoia. On August 26, 2024, MakeMusic discontinued Finale. They state that the final version, Finale v27, is compatible with macOS Sonoma and is Apple silicon native. Technical support for existing customers will cease on August 25, 2025. macOS 15 Sequoia and Finale Notation Products Finale and Garritan Compatibility with Apple Silicon
McDSP	They state that the latest versions of their products are compatible and Apple silicon native.  McDSP Plug-In Support and System Requirements
MeldaProduction	They state that their products support macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and newer. MeldaProduction System Requirements
Melodics	They state the minimum requirement as macOS 12 Monterey or later. Melodics macOS requirements
Mixwave	Mixwave states that their preliminary tests show that MixWave plug-ins are fully functional on macOS Sequoia. However, they recommend waiting to update to Sequoia while they conduct additional testing for compatibility with major DAWs. Some Mixwave sound libraries run in Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia. Mixwave macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Modal Electronics	No Sequoia information yet. Modal instruments are USB class-compliant.
Modalics	They state compatibility with macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and higher. Look up specifications by product. Modalics Product Page
Modartt (Pianoteq)	The newest versions of their products are compatible with Sequoia and Apple silicon native. Modartt FAQ
Moog	Moog hardware and software have been confirmed compatible, but currently, Moog hardware editors are not supported on macOS 15 Sequoia. Moog macOS Sequoia Compatibility
MOTU	They state that most of their products appear to be fully compatible with Sequoia, but recommend that the user installs the latest driver for their hardware. Look for compatibility info for specific products at this link. MOTU and macOS Sequoia
MusicLab (RealGuitar)	Their products are compatible with Sequoia and Apple silicon native. MusicLab RealGuitar System Requirements
Native Instruments	Kontakt 7.10.7 and 8.1.0 or higher are compatible with Sequoia. Maschine and Traktor Pro are supported, along with several Traktor Kontrol products. The newest versions of their products are Apple silicon native. Consult the chart below for details. Compatibility of Native Instruments Products on macOS Native Instruments Apple silicon Compatibility News
Nektar	No Sequoia information yet. Nektar macOS Sonoma Compatibility Nektar macOS 11 and Apple silicon Compatibility
Neural DSP (Quad Cortex)	They state: “Latest OS Compatibility for Windows & Mac, including Native Apple silicon.” Look up system requirements by product. Neural DSP Products
Neuratron (Photoscore)	No Sequoia information yet. Neuratron System Requirements
Nightfox Audio	They state “We recommend being on a current version of macOS.” Nightfox Audio System Requirements
Noise Engineering	They state that their software requires macOS 10.14 Mojave and higher and is Apple silicon native. Noise Engineering System Requirements
Nord	The newest versions of Nord Sample Editor and Sound Manager support Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite (2014) and higher and are Apple silicon native. Their hardware is class-compliant on macOS so no drivers are required. Nord Software
Novation	Novation states that all current products are supported. They also provide a chart of discontinued products and their compatibility with Sequoia. Novation compatibility on macOS
Nugen Audio	No Sequoia information yet. Look up system requirements for each product. Nugen Audio Product Page
Numark	Most products are supported. Consult the chart at this link. Numark macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Oeksound	They state that their products are compatible and Apple silicon native. Oeksound soothe2 System Requirements Oeksound spiff System Requirements
Output	Output states that the newest versions of their products are compatible with Sequoia. Read the statement below about products that are Apple silicon native. Output sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia.  Output macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility Output Apple silicon compatibility
Overloud	Their plug-ins support macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and above, and are Apple silicon native. Overloud Compatibility and System Requirements
PACE iLok	iLok License Manager is compatible with macOS 10.12 Sierra (2016) and above, and is Apple silicon native. iLok License Manager System Requirements
PG Music (Band-in-a-Box)	They state that the newest version of Band-in-a-Box is compatible. Band-in-a-Box System requirements
Pioneer DJ	They state, “Please delay updating to macOS Sequoia until we confirm compatibility.” Pioneer DJ macOS Sequoia compatibility
Polyend	No Sequoia information yet. Polyend’s products are class-compliant and should be compatible. Polyend Support
Polyverse	They state that their products support macOS 10.9 Mavericks (2013) and higher and are Apple silicon native. Polyverse Support
Positive Grid	No Sequoia information yet. They state that the newest version of Bias FX 2 supports macOS 14 Sonoma and is Apple silicon native.  Positive Grid System Requirements for Desktop Software
PreSonus	PreSonus states that the newest version of Universal Control provides Sequoia compatibility to currently supported hardware. Studio One 6.6.3 and higher are compatible. Consult this link for information on these and other products. macOS 15 – Sequoia Compatibility with PreSonus Products
Process.Audio	No Sequoia information yet. They state that their products support macOS 10.9 Mavericks (2013) or newer. Process.Audio System Requirements
PSP Audioware	They state that the newest versions of some of their products are compatible with macOS Sequoia. Most products are Apple silicon native. Look up system requirements by product. PSP Product Page
PTZOptics	PTZOptics Camera Management Platform requires macOS 11 Big Sur or higher. They recommend macOS 13 Ventura. PTZOptics CMP System Requirements
Pulsar Audio	No Sequoia information yet. Pulsar Support FAQ
Pyware	No Sequoia information yet. They state that their products are compatible with macOS Sonoma. Pyware System Requirements
Radial	No Sequoia information yet. Radial hardware products are class-compliant for USB and should be compatible. Radial Digital Products
Rane	Currently supported hardware is compatible, and the newest versions of currently supported software are compatible. Consult this chart for details. Rane DJ macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Reason Studios	They state that the latest versions of Reason, Reason Rack Plug-in, and Reason Companion are compatible. Check this link for more details. Reason: MacOS Sequoia compatibility statement
Relab Development	They state that their products support macOS 10.9 Mavericks (2013) or higher. Their products are not Apple silicon native but will run under Rosetta 2. Which DAWs Are Officially Supported By Relab?
Reveal Sound (Spire)	They state that their products are compatible with macOS Sequoia and Apple silicon native. Reveal System Requirements and Compatibility
RME	Update to the newest RME DriverKit or Kernel Extension for compatibility with macOS Sequoia. Learn more and follow the installation instructions at these links. RME Audio Firmware and Driver Downloads RME Drivers explained – DriverKit vs. Kernel Extension How to choose the right RME Driver for your Mac Operating System RME Driver Installation for Mac
Rob Papen	No Sequoia information yet. Look up system requirements by product.
RODE	They state that the latest version of Rode Central enables support for macOS Sequoia. Rode Central Software Release Notes RodeCentral Desktop App information
Roland	Most products are compatible. Consult these extensive charts for details. Roland Compatibility with macOS Sequoia (Apple silicon) Roland Compatibility with macOS Sequoia (Intel) Roland Updates and Drivers
Sequential	No Sequoia information yet. Sequential instruments are class-compliant on macOS. They should be compatible. Sequential Support
Serato	The newest versions of Serato products are compatible. Follow the link for more information. Serato macOS 15 Sequoia support status
Shure	No Sequoia information yet. Look up system requirements by product. Shure Software and Firmware Archives
Slate Digital	They state that the newest versions of their products are compatible and Apple silicon native. Slate Digital macOS Sequoia Compatibility
Slate Media Technology	No Sequoia information yet. Slate Media Technology Support | macOS
Softube	The newest versions of their products are compatible with Sequoia and are Apple silicon native. Softube System Requirements Console 1 Connectivity issue on macOS Sonoma (14) and Sequoia (15)
Solid State Logic	The newest versions of all their currently-supported plug-ins are compatible and Apple silicon native. Solid State Logic Plug-in OS Compatibility
Sonarworks	The newest version of SoundID Reference is compatible and Apple silicon native. SoundID Reference Support Status
Sonible	They state that the current versions of their plug-ins are compatible and Apple silicon native. Are Sonible plug-ins compatible with macOS Sequoia? Are sonible plug-ins compatible with ARM based Macs?
Sonnox	The newest versions of their currently-supported G5 series plug-ins are Sequoia-compatible and Apple silicon native. Sonnox Operating System Compatibility
Sonoris	No Sequoia information yet. Look up specifications by product. Sonoris product page
Sonuscore	Some Sonuscore sound libraries run in Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia. For Sonuscore products that run in EastWest Opus, consult EastWest’s compatibility information. Sonuscore Support
Sony	Look up support information by product. Sony Support home page Imaging Edge Webcam supports macOS Sequoia. Imaging Edge Webcam Supported OSes
Sound Devices	No Sequoia information yet. Sound Devices Support | macOS
Sound Particles	They state that their products support OS X 10.15 Catalina (2019) and higher, and that the newest versions of their products are Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. Sound Particles Products
Soundbrenner	No Sequoia information yet. Soundbrenner Support
Soundtoys	They state that their products support OS X 10.12 Sierra (2016) and higher, and are Apple silicon native. Soundtoys 5 Compatibility and System Requirements Soundtoys Apple Silicon Compatibility
Source Audio	No Sequoia information yet. They state that Neuro Desktop is compatible with macOS Sonoma. Source Audio Editors and Firmware
Spectrasonics	They state that the latest versions of their products are compatible with macOS Sequoia and Apple silicon native. Spectrasonics macOS Compatibility
Spitfire Audio	They state that while testing for Sequoia and Sonoma has not been completed, they have not received any feedback suggesting incompatibility. While they “strongly recommend Monterey or Ventura,” they are “working toward full sign-off.” Some Spitfire products require Native Instrument Kontakt. They state that most of their products are Apple silicon native. Spitfire macOS 14 Sonoma and macOS 15 Sequoia Compatibility Statement Apple Silicon Compatibility Chart for Spitfire Audio Libraries
SPL	No Sequoia information yet. SPL plug-ins are supported by Plugin Alliance and Universal Audio. SPL Support
Steinberg	They state that most software products are compatible and Apple silicon native, and that most hardware is compatible. Consult these detailed charts. Steinberg macOS Sequoia product compatibility Steinberg System Requirements by product
Steven Slate Audio (VSX)	No Sequoia information yet. They state that the newest version of the VSX software supports macOS 13 Ventura and is Apple silicon native. System Requirements & Supported Digital Audio Workstations
Steven Slate Drums	No Sequoia information yet. They state that the latest version is Apple silicon compatible.  Steven Slate Drums System Requirements
Strymon	No Sequoia information yet. They state that the latest versions of their software support macOS 13 Ventura. Look up specifications by product. Strymon Software Support
Studiologic	No Sequoia information yet. Their keyboard controllers provide class-compliant MIDI and audio over USB, so they should be compatible. Studiologic Support
Sugar Bytes	They state their products support macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) or higher. Look up specifications by product. Sugar Bytes Product Page
Synchro Arts	They state that the newest versions of their products support macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) or higher and are Apple silicon native.  Syncro Arts Support Native support for Apple Silicon M1 computers
TAL	They state that the newest versions of their products support Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan (2015) or higher and are Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. TAL Product Page
Tascam	They state that their currently supported hardware and software are compatible. Tascam macOS Sequoia Compatibility
TC Electronic	No Sequoia information yet. Their products are not Apple silicon native and require Rosetta 2. TC Electronic Support TC Electronic Native Plugins – M1 Compatibility
TC Helicon	No Sequoia information yet. TC Helicon Support
Toontrack	They state that all their currently-supported plug-ins are compatible. The newest versions of their products are Apple silicon native. Is Toontrack software supported on macOS 15 Sequoia?
Tracktion	They state that their products support macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) or later. Look up specifications by product. Tracktion Product Page
Two notes	They state that the newest versions of their products support macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) or newer. Two notes Genome and Torpedo Remote are Apple silicon native. Their previous plug-in, Torpedo Wall of Sound, requires Rosetta. Two notes Genome information Two notes Torpedo Remote app
u-he	The newest versions of their currently-supported products are compatible and Apple silicon native. u-he Operating System Support FAQ
UJAM	They state that their products are not officially qualified or supported yet on macOS Sequoia. Although there are no known issues, they recommend waiting to update for now. They state that most of their products are Apple Silicon native. UJAM macOS Sequoia Support UJAM Apple Silicon M1, VST 3 support
Universal Audio	Apollo models with Thunderbolt and UAD-2-PCIe cards are compatible. The latest UAD software is compatible and Apple silicon native. Latest macOS & Windows Operating System Compatibility Information
UVI	They state that their products are supported and Apple silicon native. UVI Compatibility with macOS 15 Sequoia and Silicon Macs
Vengeance-Sound	They state that the newest version of Avenger 2 supports macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and higher and is Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. Vengeance product page
Vienna Symphonic Library	They state that the newest versions of all their products are compatible, and several are Apple silicon native.  VSL FAQ: Compatibility
Vir2	Vir2 sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Native Instruments states that Kontakt 7.10.7 or Kontakt 8.1.0 or higher provide compatibility with Sequoia.  Look up specifications by product. Vir2 instruments product page
Waldorf	No Sequoia information yet. Their hardware is class-compliant on macOS and should be compatible. Waldorf Support
WaveArts	No Sequoia information yet. Most products are compatible with Sonoma. Look up system requirements by product. They state that their plug-ins are Apple silicon native. WaveArts plug-in product page
WaveDNA	They state that the newest version of Liquid Music supports macOS 10.12 Sierra (2016) or newer. Liquid Music support
WaveMachine Labs (Drumagog)	They state that their product supports Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (2012) or newer. Drumagog System Requirements
Waves	Waves states that their latest Version 15 is compatible with Sequoia. Waves System Requirements Waves: Apple silicon Support
XHUN Audio	No Sequoia information yet. XHUN products are not Apple silicon native but will run under Rosetta 2. Follow the link for installation instructions. XHUN Apple Support
XILS-lab	No Sequoia information yet. XILS-lab Support
XLN Audio	They state that Sequoia and Apple silicon are supported. XLN Audio System Requirements
Yamaha	Yamaha states that their products are being tested for compatibility, and list some products that are not compatible. The newest version of the Yamaha Steinberg USB driver is compatible with Sequoia and Apple silicon native.  Yamaha macOS Compatibility information
Yum Audio	Their plug-ins support macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) or higher and are Apple silicon native. Yum Audio System Requirements
Zoom	No Sequoia information yet. Look up compatibility by product. Zoom Compatibility Information
ZPlane	No Sequoia information yet. They state that the newest versions of their supported products are compatible with macOS Sonoma and are Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. zplane Products
Zynaptiq	No Sequoia information yet. They report the newest versions of their Mac audio apps are compatible with macOS 12 Monterey and Apple silicon native. Zynaptiq Mac Audio Apps System Requirements

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