macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility Guide

Apple released macOS Tahoe 26 on September 15, 2025.

Mac users are excited about the capabilities and features of Apple’s newest operating system, but as we do every year, we urge content creators not to upgrade to the latest macOS right away. It’s a virtual certainty that some of the third-party software and hardware that you used with your previous version of macOS will not run correctly on macOS Tahoe 26.

Sweetwater is your one-stop resource for information on music, pro audio and content creation on the Mac platform. As we see each year when a new version of macOS is released, the manufacturers and developers of hardware and software designed for the Mac must test their products and release updates to ensure compatibility. That will take time. Those of us who use a Mac to create content need to be patient, and wait to upgrade until we are certain that the tools we use are available in macOS Tahoe-compatible versions.

When will it be safe for you to upgrade? We wrote this article to help you decide.

Our macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility chart points you to the information you need from over 200 manufacturers and developers of pro audio, music, and content-creation software and hardware. We will be updating this chart with the latest news all through the year.

We can’t stress it enough: macOS Tahoe is a worthwhile upgrade, but if you are professional content creator, you need to wait until you determine that all the components you need are in place before you install macOS Tahoe.

1. What Is macOS Tahoe 26 Beta?
2. When Is the macOS Tahoe 26 Release Date?
3. macOS Tahoe 26 Features
4. Should I Upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26?
   • Third-party hardware and software compatibility
   • What about Tahoe 26 on an Intel-based Mac, versus a Mac with Apple silicon?
   • 32-bit software is incompatible with macOS
   • macOS Security
5. Is My Mac a macOS Tahoe 26–supported Device?
6. macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility: Software and Hardware
7. macOS Tahoe 16 Compatibility by Manufacturers and Developers
8. More Sweetwater macOS Support Resources

What Is macOS Tahoe 26 Beta?

A beta version of an operating system is a preliminary and unstable work-in-progress released so that the third-party developers who write software for the platform can test their products for compatibility.

Apple provided successive pre-release beta versions of macOS Tahoe to developers and the public beginning with their announcement at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) on June 9, 2025.

The beta period of macOS Tahoe 26.0 ended on September 15, 2025. However, for software developers, Apple continues to provides beta versions of future updates to macOS Tahoe 26.

On general principles, you should never install a beta version of an operating system on your audio and music production computer. Here are two big reasons:

• It’s a beta, which means it’s not done yet. It will be unstable and prone to crashing, and not all promised features will be implemented.
• If you are a musician, audio professional, or content creator, and you rely on numerous pieces of hardware and software from companies other than Apple, it’s virtually certain that some of your hardware and software will not work correctly on a beta version of an operating system. The manufacturers and developers of the hardware and software you own will not provide you with tech support if you use them on a beta version of macOS.

What was the macOS Tahoe 26 Release Date?

Apple released macOS Tahoe 26 on September 15, 2025.

macOS Tahoe 26 Features

What’s all the excitement about? Here are some new features in macOS Tahoe.

Liquid Glass

Apple has a “delightful” new design for its user interface, which is also used in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS26. Icons, windows, menus, buttons and navigational elements have a new look and new behaviors.

Apple Intelligence

The Apple Intelligence (AI) features, including integration with ChatGPT, were the big news in 2024’s macOS Sequoia. With Tahoe, Apple Intelligence continues to develop and to be integrated into more apps in new ways, with Apple’s commitment to security and privacy.

In Tahoe, AI is integrated into the new Live Translation feature for text and speech in Messages, FaceTime and the new macOS Phone app. This will facilitate your understanding and communicating with people who speak other languages.

Shortcuts have new actions incorporating Apple Intelligence. Image Playground has been expanded with ChatGPT styles.

Continuity

Sequoia introduced iPhone Mirroring, which lets you view your iPhone’s screen on your Mac’s screen and to control your iPhone from your Mac. Tahoe goes even further with the new Phone app for Mac. It lets you make and answer calls on your Mac which are routed through your iPhone. Live Activities from your iPhone will appear on your Mac. New Call Screening and Hold Assist features will help you manage phone calls.

Spotlight

Spotlight has received a huge upgrade that can give you a productivity boost. It now does a lot more than search for files on your Mac. Right from the keyboard, you can directly execute hundreds of actions by running automated scripts for routine tasks that you can easily create in the Shortcuts app. You can send an email, take a note, play podcasts, and more. Apple reports that finding files and searching with filters will be even faster.

Other features

There’s now a Journal app for Mac.

Apple has brought out a new Games app for chatting with friends while displaying leaderboards. The new Metal 4 API provides developers with more powerful tools to create games for Mac and to port them from other platforms.

Tahoe brings enhanced features in Accessibility, Family parental controls, Photos, FaceTime, Reminders, Messages, Passwords and Notes.

Many features within apps mentioned above incorporate Apple Intelligence. Those will only be available on a Mac with Apple silicon. On an Intel-based Mac running Tahoe, those features won’t be available.

Should I Upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26?

Yes, you should, but not right away! You need to plan for the right time. Here’s what to consider.

If you work with pro audio, music, or content creation, and you have a Mac running a previous version of macOS, you have built a system that’s stable. Each component is functioning correctly, and you can get work done. Upgrading to Tahoe will bring benefits, for sure, but if you make the move too soon, you’ll be disrupting your stable system. Before you upgrade, you must confirm that the manufacturers of your hardware and software have new versions you can install that provide compatibility with Tahoe.

Third-party hardware and software compatibility

You rely on your DAW, plug-ins, virtual instruments, and other music and audio apps, as well as hardware such as an audio interface and MIDI controllers. Even after the release of macOS Tahoe 26.0, it will be weeks or even months until third-party developers offer Tahoe-compatible updates. This isn’t unusual; it’s what Mac content creators have to deal with every year.

You may also learn that some 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 Tahoe. In that case, you’ll need to make decisions about replacing these with newer apps or devices.

32-bit software is incompatible with macOS

There may still be users out there who have an Intel-based Mac running 32-bit 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, then before you get a new Mac and upgrade to Tahoe, you need to check with the manufacturers of all your apps and plug-ins to obtain 64-bit versions. Before you upgrade, you should also archive and save any work you created with those 32-bit versions on your old Mac.

What about macOS Tahoe 26 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 computers have an Apple silicon chip (M1, M2, M3, M4).

The first Mac with Apple silicon was introduced in late 2020. Here at Sweetwater, our audio engineers continue to be amazed at the tremendous gains in system performance and audio processing power that each new version of the Apple silicon chip provides, especially compared to the older-generation Intel-based Mac.

macOS Tahoe will run on any Mac with Apple silicon, but it will also run on four particular models of Intel-based Mac made in 2019 and 2020, as we explain below. Apple has confirmed that macOS Tahoe 26 is the last version of macOS that will support any Intel-based Mac. If you are still on an Intel-based Mac, we recommend that you make the move to a new Mac with Apple silicon: a Mac desktop or a MacBook. If you buy a Mac with the current macOS 15 Sequoia, resist the urge to upgrade to Tahoe right away; you need to wait for compatibility for your hardware and software.

macOS Security

Every year, Apple’s new operating system brings the latest security features, and those are important. You should know, however, that Apple will also provide these new security features in future software updates for macOS 15 Sequoia. They’ll do this for two years after the release of Tahoe. So yes, you should upgrade to Tahoe eventually, but security isn’t necessarily a reason to be in a hurry. You’ve got time.

Is My Mac a macOS Tahoe 26–supported Device?

Mac computers that can run Tahoe

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 and year of your Mac.

Any Mac with Apple silicon (M1 and higher) can run Tahoe. These include:

In addition, these four models of Intel-based Mac can run Tahoe, although features with Apple Intelligence will not be supported.

macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility: Software and Hardware

Compatibility with your DAW

Your digital audio workstation (DAW) is the heart of your workflow. If you upgrade to macOS Tahoe and then discover that the version of the DAW you are using is incompatible with Tahoe, you will be seriously disrupted in your ability to create content. It’s imperative that you wait to upgrade to macOS Tahoe until after the developer of your DAW announces a version with macOS Tahoe compatibility. Check the macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility chart below to find a link to the latest support information and compatibility announcements from your DAW’s developer.

Compatibility for plug-ins

Your existing plug-ins will need a DAW that is macOS Tahoe-compatible in which to run. But you still need to check with the plug-in developers to confirm compatibility and to install the newest 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. Compatibility for those libraries will, therefore, not arrive until the developer of the sampler app releases an update that supports macOS Tahoe. That’s why you need to check with the developers of both your sound libraries and your sampler app.

Apple silicon native software

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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe 26 Compatibility by Manufacturers and Developers

Even though macOS Tahoe 26.0 has been released, most third-party hardware manufacturers and software developers will advise customers to stay with a previous macOS version (macOS 15 Sequoia or earlier) and refrain from upgrading to macOS Tahoe 26 until they announce that the newest versions of their products are compatible.

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 update this information with the latest news.

Ableton	Ableton Live 12 supports macOS Tahoe 26 and is Apple silicon native. Read this note about a known limitation. Stem Separation in Ableton Live FAQ Mac Compatibility with Live
ACE Studio	ACE Studio products require macOS 13 Ventura and above. ACE Studio 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	myDMX supports macOS 11 Big Sur and higher. ADJ myDMX 5 Control Software Specifications
ADPTR Audio	No macOS 26 Tahoe information. They state that the newest versions of their products are compatible with macOS 15 Sequoia and are 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
Aguilar	Aguilar plug-ins support macOS 12 Monterey and higher. Aguilar Plugin Suite System Requirements Aguilar Cabinet Suite System Requirements
AIR Music Tech	Many products are supported on macOS Tahoe 26. Consult this link. AIR macOS Tahoe Compatibility
AKAI Professional	They state that the MPC XL, MPC Live III, and MPK Mini Mk4 are supported on macOS Tahoe 26 with the latest drivers installed, but Akai Pro software is currently not supported. Akai Pro macOS Tahoe Compatibility
Alesis	Many products are supported on macOS Tahoe 26. Follow this link for details. Alesis macOS Tahoe Compatibility
Allen & Heath	For the CQ line, they report “we have not yet verified full and correct operation of this product with macOS 26 ‘Tahoe’, though changes to the existing software or driver may not be required.” Allen & Heath Support Resources Allen & Heath CQ Product Family Resources
AlphaTheta	Most products have been verified for compatibility with macOS Tahoe 26. AlphaTheta support is provided through PioneerDJ. Consult this chart. Pioneer DJ Support for macOS Tahoe 26
Antares (Auto-Tune)	The newest versions of all supported products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 and Apple silicon native. Auto-Tune DAW Compatibility Compatibility with Apple silicon
Apogee	They state that their limited testing has found no issues with macOS Tahoe so far. Apogee Blog: macOS Tahoe
Applied Acoustics Systems	The newest versions of their currently-supported products are compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe. They list legacy, unsupported products that are not compatible. AAS macOS Tahoe 26 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 newest versions of their currently-supported products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. There are legacy products that are not compatible. Learn more at this link. Arturia Compatibility – macOS Tahoe 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	The majority of their audio interfaces support macOS Tahoe 26 when you update to the latest drivers. macOS 26 Tahoe – Compatibility Announcement
Audified	They state that their products support macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and newer, and are Apple silicon native. Audified macOS Support
Audinate (Dante)	The newest versions of Audinate software products support macOS Tahoe 26. On the Software Downloads page, look up the Release Notes for each product to learn the system requirements. Dante Software Downloads
Audio Design Desk	They state that the latest version of their software requires macOS 12 Monterey or newer, and is Apple silicon native. Audio Design Desk System Requirements
Audio Ease	The newest version of their products support macOS Tahoe 26. Most products are Apple silicon native; 360pan suite 3 requires Rosetta. Audio Ease Products Native Apple Silicon Support
Audio Modeling (SWAM)	The newest versions of SWAM instruments support macOS Tahoe 26 and are Apple silicon native. Audio Modeling products
Audiomodern	Audiomodern apps support macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and higher and are Apple silicon native. Audiomodern Help Desk Audiomodern Apple silicon (M1) compatibility
Avid	Pro Tools version 2025.10 and higher is compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. The newest versions of Media Composer, Sibelius, and Eucon are also compatible. macOS Tahoe support information for Avid software macOS and Apple Silicon Compatibility with Avid Products
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	They state that BEACN App for Mac enables support for BEACN Studio, requires macOS 12 Monterey and later, and is Apple silicon native. BEACN App for macOS
Behringer	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Behringer Support
Best Service	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. 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 libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Update to Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher for compatibility with macOS Tahoe 26. Best Service System Requirements
BFD	The newest versions of BFD Player and BFD3 are supported on macOS Tahoe 26. BFD macOS Tahoe Compatibility
Big Fish	They state that their Momentum plugin supports macOS 12 Monterey and later and is Apple silicon native. Some Big Fish loop and sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Update to Native Instruments Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe. Big Fish Momentum
Bitwig	Bitwig Studio 5.3, Bitwig Studio 6 and Bitwig Connect are fully compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Bitwig macOS Tahoe Compatibility Bitwig Apple silicon Compatibility
Blackmagic Design (DaVinci Resolve)	DaVinci Resolve 21 requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later. Blackmagic Support Center
Blackstar	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. They recommend macOS 11 Big Sur, and state that their software is Apple silicon native. Blackstar Plug-ins System Requirements
Blue Cat Audio	They say “be cautious before upgrading to the new version. However if you want to try it out, as far as our products are concerned, it seems that it is going smoothly again this time – considering what we and some of our fearless customers could test so far!” Learn more at this link. Blue Cat Audio macOS Tahoe Support
Boom Library	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Look up requirements by product. Boom Library Software and Plug-ins
BOSS	Boss lists many products compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 when you update to the latest drivers. Consult this chart. BOSS Compatibility with macOS BOSS Updates and Drivers
Boz Digital Labs	Their products support macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and higher. Most plug-ins are Apple Silicon-native. Look up requirements by product. Boz Plug-ins Page
Canon	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. 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 macOS Tahoe 26 information. They state that their products support macOS 12 Monterey. Capsule System Requirements Capsule Support
Casio	Casio keyboards provide class-compliant MIDI-over-USB on macOS, so their hardware should be compatible. Are Casio keyboards Mac-compatible?
Celemony (Melodyne)	Melodyne announces compatibility with macOS Tahoe 26 on certain DAWs. For the rest, it’s compatible with macOS Sequoia. Look up their DAW compatibility statements at this link. Melodyne System Requirements
ChamSys	MagicQ is compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. ChamSys MagicQ Specifications
Cherry Audio	Cherry Audio products have been tested and are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Cherry Audio: Should I update to macOS 26 Tahoe? Cherry Audio Apple Silicon M1 processor support
Cinesamples	Cinesamples libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Update to Native Instruments Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe. Cinesamples Product Compatibility & Version Chart
CME	UxMIDI Tools and HxMIDI Tools require macOS 11.0 or later. CME hardware devices are class-compliant on macOS and should be compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. CME Support FAQ
Cranborne Audio	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Their hardware is class-compliant on macOS, so it should be compatible. Cranborne Audio Tech Support
Cre8audio	NiftyKEYZ is class-compliant on macOS and does not require a custom driver, so it should be compatible. Cre8audio FAQs
Crumar	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Crumar Support
Cycling ’74	Max 9 supports macOS 11 Big Sur or later and is Apple silicon native. Max 9 System Requirements
D16 Group	Their currently supported products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Compatibility charts for D16 plug-ins
DAD (Digital Audio Denmark)	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. The newest versions of their products are compatible with macOS Sequoia and Apple silicon native. Follow this link for instructions Digital Audio Denmark Support Knowledge Base If the Thunderbolt Connection Does Not Work on macOS Sequoia
Darkglass	Darkglass Suite supports macOS 11 Big Sur and later. Darkgass Suite System Requirements
Dave Hill Designs	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Crane Song Contact Page
DDMF	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Look up specifications for each product. DDMF Product Page
Delta Sound Labs	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Look up specifications by product. Delta Sound Labs products
Denon DJ	Many products are supported on macOS Tahoe 26. Follow this link for details. Denon DJ macOS Tahoe Compatibility
Dexibell	Their hardware devices are class-compliant on macOS. They should be compatible. Dexibell FAQ
DJ Swivel	Swivel Audio products support macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and higher and are Apple silicon native. Look up system requirements by product. Swivel Audio Product Page
DJ.Studio	macOS Tahoe 26 is supported. The newest versions of their products are Apple silicon native. DJ.Studio System Requirements
Dreadbox	Dreadbox hardware devices are class-compliant on macOS; they should be compatible. Dreadbox FX Support
Dreamtonics	Their products support macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) or newer. 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	The EHXPort app supports macOS 12.4 Monterey and newer. EHXPort App System Requirements Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Hardware Plugin information
Elektron	The newest version of Overbridge supports macOS 11 Big Sur or later and Apple silicon native. Elektron | Resources for Overbridge
Elgato	The newest versions of Control Center and Wave Link are compatible with macOS Tahoe. Find the macOS system requirements for each app on the Elgato Downloads page. Elgato provides a chart indicating which software and hardware products are Apple silicon native, will run under Rosetta, or are incompatible with Mac with Apple silicon. Elgato Apple silicon compatibility
Empirical Labs	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. They state their products support Mac OS X 10.7 Lion (2011) or higher. The newest versions of their products are Apple Silicon native. Empirical Labs Support
EVABeat (Melody Sauce)	Their products support OS X 10.11 El Capitan (2015) and higher and are Apple silicon native. EVABeat Melody Sauce System Requirements
Evans Sensory Percussion	The Evans Sensory Percussion app requires macOS 11 Big Sur or higher. Evans Sensory Percussion FAQ
Eventide	Eventide and Newfangled Audio plug-ins are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Eventide Latest OS Compatibility Info
Expressive E	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Look up system requirements by product. Expressive E product page
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 libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Update to Native Instruments Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe. Fable Sounds Broadway Big Band system requirements
Fender	Fender Studio Pro 8 supports macOS Tahoe 26. Fender Studio Pro System Requirements PreSonus macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility Information For other Fender products, look up your product, check the Downloads link, and read the Release Notes for system requirements. Fender Amplifiers and Effects Product Pages Fender Support Knowledge Base
Flock Audio	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. 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	Focusrites list most of their products as compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 when you update to the latest drivers. Check the link for details. Focusrite Compatibility on macOS Focusrite Pro (Red) Compatibility on macOS
Forever 89	Forever 89 products support macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and higher and are Apple silicon native. Visco Technical Specs
Friedman	The Friedman Editor supports macOS 10.15 Catalina or higher and is Apple silicon native. Friedman Editor
Garritan	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Garritan instrument libraries are compatible with macOS Sequoia and are 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. Update to Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe. GetGood Drums FAQ
GForce	There are no compatibility concerns for any current GForce instrument with macOS Tahoe. Among legacy instruments there are various known issues. GForce Software macOS Tahoe 26 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 Player supports macOS Tahoe 26. GoPro Player macOS Tahoe announcement GoPro Support: GoPro Webcam Information
HeadRush	All currently supported HeadRush products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 when you update to the newest firmware and the newest software version. HeadRush macOS Tahoe Compatibility
Heavyocity	Heavyocity sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Update to Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS Tahooe 26. Heavyocity Support
Hertz Drums	They state that their software requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) or newer. Hertz Drums FAQ
Hotone	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Hotone Support
iConnectivity	The newest version of their Auracle X control software is compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. iConnectivity interfaces are class-compliant, so the hardware should be compatible. iConnectivity Compatibility iConnectivity Control Software
IK Multimedia	IK products require macOS 11 or newer. Look up system requirements for each product. IK Multimedia Products IK Multimedia Apple silicon compatibility information
Ilio	Ilio sound libraries run in Spectrasonics apps. Update to the latest version of the relevant Spectrasonic app for compatibility with macOS Tahoe 26. ILIO Product Frequently Asked Questions
Image Line (FL Studio)	They state that the newest version of FL Studio supports macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) 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. Update to Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe. Impact Soundworks System Compatibility
Initial Audio	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Initial Audio
Inspired Acoustics	Inspirata requires OS X 10.11 El Capitan (2015) or later. Inspired Acoustics System Requirements
iZotope	The newest versions of all currently supported products are compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe. iZotope Product Portal is not Apple silicon native and requires Rosetta. iZotope: Compatibility of Products on macOS
JoeCo	Their hardware products are class-compliant and therefore should be compatible. JoeCo Product Support
Kemper	They state that Rig Manager supports macOS 10.14 Mojave (2018) and higher. Kemper Profiler System Requirements
Kilohearts	Kilohearts recommends 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. Look up system requirements for each product. Kit Plugins Product Page
Klevgrand	They state that their products support OS X 10.10 Yosemite (2014) or later and are Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. Klevgrand Product Page Klevgrand Support
Korg	Many products support macOS Tahoe 26 on Apple silicon and are “under examination” on Intel-based Mac. Korg Mac Compatibility Chart
Kuassa	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. They state that their products support macOS 11 Big Sur, and most are Apple silicon native. Kuassa Support: FAQ
Kurzweil	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Kurzweil hardware is class-compliant, so no drivers are needed. Kurzweil Support
KV331 Audio (Synthmaster)	They state that their products support OS X 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	Leapwing products support macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and higher. Look up specifications for individual products by going to the Leapwing Support page and searching on “release notes.”
Lewitt	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Lewitt Control Center Updates
Lexicon	They report that their products support macOS from 10.14 Mojave (2018) “to latest.” Lexicon Plug-ins System Requirements
Line 6	Some products are listed as compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Look up compatibility information by product and then select the software that works with it on the Line 6 Software Downloads page.
Logitech	The newest version of Logitech G HUB supports macOS Tahoe 26. Look up your app and read the release notes on the download page. Logitech Support – Software
Lynx	Updating to the newest audio driver provides support for macOS Tahoe. Lynx Support Downloads
M-Audio	Many hardware and software products support macOS Tahoe 26. Follow this link for specifics. M-Audio macOS Tahoe Compatibility
MA Lighting	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. MA Lighting grandMA3 onPC product page
Mackie	Their products are class-compliant on macOS, so they should be compatible. Mackie Support
MakeMusic (Finale)	MakeMusic Finale is incompatible with macOS Tahoe 26. 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. macOS 15 Sequoia and Finale Notation Products Finale and Garritan Compatibility with Apple Silicon
Marantz Professional	Marantz Pro products are not yet supported on macOS Tahoe. Marantz Pro macOS Tahoe Compatibility
McDSP	The latest versions of their products are macOS Tahoe 26 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 their minimum requirement as macOS 12 Monterey or later. Melodics macOS requirements
Midas	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Midas Support
Mixwave	Mixwave strongly suggests not updating to macOS Tahoe 26 until they announce compatibility. Read the latest support information at this link: Mixwave macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility
Modal Electronics	Modal instruments are USB class-compliant so they should be compatible. Modal Electronics
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 version of Pianoteq is compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 and Apple silicon native. Modartt FAQ
Moog	Moog products are not yet supported on macOS Tahoe. Moog macOS Tahoe Compatibility
MOTU	They state that most of their products appear to be compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Learn more at this link. MOTU and macOS Tahoe
MultiTracks	The MultiTracks Playback app supports macOS 12 Monterey or later. MultiTracks Playback system requirements
Muse Kinetics (Keith McMillen Instruments)	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Keith McMillen Instruments have rebranded as Muse Kinetics. Keith McMillan System Requirements and Downloads Muse Kinetics Downloads
MusicLab (RealGuitar)	The newest versions of their products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. MusicLab RealGuitar System Requirements
Native Instruments	The newest versions of many software and hardware products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Kontakt 8 version 8.8.0 and higher supports macOS Tahoe 26. Check these links for details. macOS 26 Tahoe Compatibility Statement Compatibility of Native Instruments Products on macOS
Nektar	They state that Nektar software is compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur and above. Nektar macOS and Apple Silicon Compatibility
Neumann	The MT 48 is supported on macOS Tahoe 26.3 and higher. MT 48 – Mac OS Tahoe 26.x compatibility RIME supports macOS 10.15 Catalina and higher and is Apple silicon native. RIME System Requirements
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 macOS Tahoe 26 information. Neuratron System Requirements
Nextmidi	Divisimate 2 supports macOS 10.11 El Capitan (2015) and above and is Apple silicon native. Nextmidi Divisimate 2 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 (2018) and higher and is Apple silicon native. Noise Engineering System Requirements
Noiseworks	Noiseworks products require macOS 13 Ventura and higher and Mac with Apple silicon. Their products will not run on Intel-based Mac at this time. Noiseworks System Requirements
Nord	The newest versions of Nord Sample Editor and Sound Manager support 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	Their currently-supported hardware and software products are compatible with macOS Tahoe. Follow the link for details on compatibility for discontinued products. Novation compatibility on macOS
Nugen Audio	Most of their products are compatible with Mac OSX 10.9 Mavericks (2013) and above. Look up specific system requirements on individual product pages. Nugen Audio Product Page
Numark	Most products are supported on macOS Tahoe 26. Numark macOS Tahoe Compatibility
Oeksound	The newest versions of their products are macOS Tahoe 26 compatible and Apple silicon native. Look up system requirements by product on the Oeksound Downloads page.
Output	The newest version of Arcade supports macOS Tahoe 26. Output sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Update to Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe.  Output Arcade Compatibility Output Apple silicon compatibility
Overloud	Overloud products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 when you update to the newest versions. Overloud products are macOS 26 Tahoe ready
PACE iLok	They state that 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)	Compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Band-in-a-Box System requirements
Pioneer DJ	Most products have been verified for compatibility. Consult this chart. Pioneer DJ Support for macOS Tahoe 26
Plugin Alliance	All Plugin Alliance products have been tested and are supported on macOS Tahoe 26. Plugin Alliance macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility
Polyend	Polyend’s products are class-compliant and should be compatible. Polyend Support
Polyverse	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. They state that their products support macOS 11 Big Sur and are Apple silicon native. Polyverse Support
Positive Grid	They state that their macOS products require macOS 11 Big Sur or newer and are Apple silicon native.  Positive Grid System Requirements for Desktop Software
PreSonus	The latest versions of their software are compatible with macOS Tahoe. Updating to the newest version of Fender Universal Control provides support for macOS Tahoe on currently supported models of PreSonus hardware. They provide a list of older products that are not supported. PreSonus macOS 26 – Tahoe / iOS 26 / iPadOS 26 Compatibility
Process.Audio	They state that their products support OS X 10.9 Mavericks (2013) or newer. Process.Audio System Requirements
PSP Audioware	The newest versions of some products are compatible with macOS Tahoe. Look up system requirements by product. PSP Product Page
PTZOptics	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. For the PTZOptics Camera Management Platform, they recommend macOS 13 Ventura. PTZOptics CMP System Requirements
Pulsar Audio	They state their products support OS X 10.11 El Capitan (2015) and later. Pulsar Support FAQ
Pyware	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. They state that the newest version is compatible with macOS 14 Sonoma. Pyware System Requirements
Radial	Radial hardware products are class-compliant for USB and should be compatible. Radial Digital Products
Rane	Rane DJ products are supported on macOS Tahoe 26 when you install the latest version of the Rane Control Panel. Follow this link for details. Rane DJ macOS Tahoe Compatibility
Reason Studios	Reason and Reason Rack Plugin 12.7.4 and later are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26, with some known issues. Reason macOS Tahoe compatibility statement
Rekordbox	Rekordbox states that they can’t guarantee compatibility with macOS Tahoe 26 and ask users to delay upgrading. Rekordbox macOS Tahoe 26 compatibility
Relab Development	Newer products require macOS 12 Monterey and higher and are Apple silicon native. Look up system requirements by product. Relab Products
Reveal Sound (Spire)	The newest versions of their products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 and are Apple silicon native. Reveal System Requirements and Compatibility
RME	Update to the newest RME DriverKit or Kernel Extension for compatibility with macOS Tahoe 26 for all RME USB, PCIe, and Thunderbolt devices. Learn more and follow the installation instructions at these links. RME macOS 26 Tahoe Compatibility 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 macOS Tahoe 26 information. Look up system requirements by product.
RODE	They state that the latest version of Rode Central addresses a few minor incompatibility issues with macOS Tahoe 26. Rode Central Software Release Notes RodeCentral Desktop App information
Roland	Roland lists many products that are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 when you update to the newest drivers. Consult this chart. Roland Compatibility with macOS Roland Updates and Drivers
Safari Audio	They state their plug-ins support macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) and higher.  Safari Pedals Plug-in Requirements
Sequential	Sequential instruments are class-compliant on macOS. They should be compatible. Sequential Support
Serato	macOS Tahoe 26 is supported when you update to the newest versions of their software. macOS Tahoe 26 supported (Serato software status) Serato macOS Tahoe 26 Hardware Support
Shure	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Look up system requirements by product. Shure Software and Firmware Archives
Slate Digital	macOS Tahoe is officially supported when you update to the latest plug-in versions. Slate Digital macOS Tahoe Compatibility
Slate Media Technology	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Slate Media Technology Support | macOS
Softube	The newest versions of their products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 and are Apple silicon native. Softube System Requirements
Solid State Logic	The latest versions of supported plug-ins are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Solid State Logic Plug-in OS Compatibility
Sonarworks	macOS Tahoe 26 is officially supported for SoundID Reference version 5.13.5.1210 and higher. SoundID Reference compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe
Sonible	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. They state that the current versions of their plug-ins are Sequoia-compatible and Apple silicon native. Are Sonible plug-ins compatible with macOS Sequoia? Are sonible plug-ins compatible with ARM based Macs?
Sonnox	Sonnox plug-ins are compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe when you update to the latest version. Are Sonnox Plugins Compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe?
Sonoris	Sonoris products require OS X 10.11 El Capitan (2015) or higher. Sonoris product page
Sonuscore	Some Sonuscore sound libraries run in Native Instruments Kontakt. Update to Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe.  For Sonuscore products that run in EastWest Opus, consult EastWest’s compatibility information. Sonuscore Support
Sony	Imaging Edge Webcam supports macOS Tahoe 26 on Apple Silicon only. It is not compatible with Intel-based Mac computers. Imaging Edge Webcam Supported OSes Look up support information by product. Sony Support home page
Sound Particles	They state that their products support OS X 10.15 Catalina (2019) and higher, and are Apple silicon native. Look up system requirements by product. Sound Particles Products
Soundtoys	They state that their products support macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) and higher, and are Apple silicon native. Soundtoys 5 Compatibility and System Requirements Soundtoys Apple Silicon Compatibility
Source Audio	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. They state that Neuro Desktop is compatible with macOS Sonoma. Source Audio Neuro Support
Spectrasonics	The latest versions of their products are compatible with macOS Tahoe and Apple silicon native. Spectrasonics macOS Compatibility
Spitfire Audio	Spitfire has not completed testing for macOS 26 and cannot guarantee their products will work correctly. Some Spitfire products require Native Instrument Kontakt. Update to Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe. They state that most of their products are Apple silicon native. macOS Tahoe 26 Compatibility Statement
SPL	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. SPL plug-ins are supported by Plugin Alliance and Universal Audio. SPL Support
Steinberg	The newest versions of Cubase, Dorico, Nuendo, WaveLab and others are compatible with macOS Tahoe. Check the compatibility charts for software and hardware at this link. Steinberg macOS Tahoe product compatibility Steinberg System Requirements by product Certain audio interfaces are compatible with macOS Tahoe with the latest driver update. Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver Downloads
Steven Slate Audio (VSX)	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. 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	Their products require macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) or later. They state that the latest version is Apple silicon compatible.  Steven Slate Drums System Requirements
Strymon	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. They state that the latest versions of their software support macOS 13 Ventura. Look up specifications by product. Strymon Software Support
Studiologic	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
Synergy Amps	Synergy Editor Software supports macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) and higher and is Apple silicon native. Synergy Editor Software Download
TAL	They state that the newest versions of their products support OS X 10.11 El Capitan (2015) or higher and are Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. TAL Product Page
Tascam	Tascam reports that most of their currently-supported hardware is macOS Tahoe 26 compatible. The newest versions of their software products are compatible. Tascam macOS Tahoe Compatibility
TC Electronic	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. TC Electronic Support
TC Helicon	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. TC Helicon Support
The Hit Factory	The Hit Factory plug-ins support macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) or later and are Apple silicon native. HitVerb system requirements
Tonalic	Tonalic supports macOS 13 Ventura or later. Tonalic System Requirements
Tone King	Tone King Editor Software V5 supports macOS 10.15 Catalina (2019) and higher and is Apple silicon native. Tone King Editor Software Download
Toontrack	They state that that the latest versions of all the products they currently support are supported on macOS Tahoe 26. Older versions and discontinued products may not be compatible. Is Toontrack software supported on macOS Tahoe 26?
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. Two notes Genome information Two notes Torpedo Remote app
u-he	They state that the newest versions of their products support macOS Tahoe and are Apple silicon native. u-he Operating System Support FAQ
UJAM	The newest versions of UJAM plug-ins are officially supported on macOS Tahoe 26. UJAM Plug-ins and macOS Tahoe 26 UJAM Plug-ins and macOS Tahoe 26: The Ultimate Compatibility Guide
Universal Audio	The latest UAD software is compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 and Apple silicon native. Apollo models with Thunderbolt and UAD-2-PCIe cards are compatible. UAD Software Compatibility with macOS Tahoe 26
UVI	UVI products are officially natively supported on macOS 26 Tahoe (Intel and Apple silicon). Compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe 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	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. They state that the newest versions of their products are Sequoia-compatible, and several are Apple silicon native.  VSL FAQ: Compatibility
Vir2	Vir2 sample libraries require Native Instruments Kontakt. Update to Kontakt version 8.8.0 or higher to provide compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe. They state their products require macOS 12 Monterey or higher. Vir2 instruments product page
Waldorf	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. Their hardware is class-compliant on macOS and should be compatible. Waldorf Support
WaveArts	They state that their products are compatible with macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) and higher. Look up system requirements by product. WaveArts plug-in product page
WaveDNA	They state that the newest version of Liquid Music supports macOS 10.12 Sierra (2016) or newer. WaveDNA product page
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 Version 16 and Version 17 products are compatible with macOS Tahoe 26. Waves System Requirements Waves: Apple silicon Support
XHUN Audio	No macOS Tahoe 26 information. 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 macOS Tahoe 26 information. XILS-lab Support
XLN Audio	They state that macOS Tahoe is supported and their products are Apple silicon native. XLN Audio System Requirements
Yamaha	Yamaha are currently testing their products for compatibility with Tahoe. Check this chart for the latest updates. Yamaha macOS Compatibility information
Yum Audio	They state that their plug-ins support macOS 10.13 High Sierra (2017) or higher and are Apple silicon native. Yum Audio System Requirements
Zoom	Most products support macOS Tahoe 26, while a few are under testing. Look up your product at this link. Zoom macOS Tahoe Compatibility
ZPlane	They state that the newest versions of their supported products are compatible with macOS 13 Ventura and higher and are Apple silicon native. Look up specifications by product. zplane Products
Zynaptiq	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

More Sweetwater macOS Support Resources

Check out our SweetCare Mac/PC Optimization Guides page with guides for current and previous versions of both macOS and Windows.

We’ve got a guide on how to use Time Machine, which is built into macOS, to make a backup of your entire system on an external hard drive. We urge you to make a full backup before you go forward so you can restore your system easily if anything goes wrong.

Since computer operating systems aren’t specifically designed for music and audio production, we also provide our macOS Tahoe 26 Audio Optimization Guide.

When you are sure that everything is in place, there’s our macOS Tahoe 26 Download and Install Guide, which also provides instructions for preventing your system from upgrading automatically if you’re not ready.

If you upgrade your existing Mac system to macOS Tahoe 26 and discover incompatibilities, don’t despair. It’s possible to revert your system to the way it was beforehand and get back to work. That’s why we provide the macOS Tahoe 26 Operating System Downgrade Guide.

Remember that you can call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer at (800) 222-4700 for knowledgeable advice.

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