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[DTM Testing] DAW and Plug-in Compatibility on Mac M1-Series (Apple Silicon) Models (Updated Regularly)

Music Production TroubleshootingPublished 2021.10.15Updated 2026.07.17

This article covers the essential information for producing music on Mac models with the M1 chip. Apple's transition from Intel CPUs to Apple Silicon has raised compatibility issues with existing DAWs and plug-ins, so this article tests and lists in detail the M1 support status of major DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase and more) and dozens of instrument and effect plug-ins. Unsupported software can still run with the Rosetta 2 emulation feature, but natively supported versions are more stable and faster, so it is important to check before you buy. The regularly updated compatibility list makes it easier to decide what to use on an M1 Mac.

Updated Compatibility Status and Testing of Major DAWs and Plug-ins

The "Mac models with the M1 chip (Apple Silicon)," released by Apple in 2020.
As of 2023, every model except the Mac Pro has replaced the previous Intel CPUs with M1/M2-series CPUs (SoCs).

  1. 1To DAW compatibility
  2. 2To instrument and effect plug-in compatibility
  3. 3To audio interface compatibility
  4. 4To MIDI keyboard compatibility

Its performance, delivered by the latest CPU, unified memory, fast SSD and improved power efficiency, has made it a talked-about innovative device symbolizing a new era.

Details: https://www.apple.com/jp/mac/m1/

About Apple M1

A key feature of models with the M1/M2 series is that the CPU changed from Intel's to Apple's own "Apple M1".
Because of this CPU change, software released until now may not work properly, and many DAWs, plug-ins and peripherals are no longer supported.
However, macOS has a feature called [Rosetta 2] that runs software built for Intel CPUs on M1-series Macs, so you can still use it, with the limitation of reduced stability and speed.

On this page, we test how well music production software runs on M1-series Macs and regularly update a summary of the compatibility status of major DAWs and plug-ins.

DAW Compatibility

First, we list the "major DAWs" covered on our site.

*Testing was carried out independently by our company.
Please note that we do not guarantee complete operation.

Pro Tools (updated January 8, 2023)

  • Version: 2022.12
  • Manufacturer announcement: Native support as a public beta
  • Version check / installer: https://sforce.co/3ooSrTb
Logic Pro X

  • Version: 10.6.0
  • Manufacturer announcement: Apple M1 supported: supported as Apple's own software/GarageBand is also supported
  • Version check / installer: https://apple.co/37C7sKE
Cubase

Applications

  • Version: 12.0.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported*When running in Native mode, only VST3 plug-ins work; VST2 plug-ins are not supported
  • Version check / installer: Steinberg Download Assistant (use this)
Studio One

  • Version: 5.4 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer
    Launch Studio One and update via "Help" > "Check for Updates" in the top menu
FL Studio (updated March 15, 2021)

Ableton Live / Push 2 (updated February 1, 2022)

Applications

  • Version: 11.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer (login required): https://bit.ly/2VDJDN2
Maschine (updated September 7, 2021)

  • Manufacturer announcement: Runs under Rosetta 2

Instrument and Effect Plug-in Compatibility

*Testing was carried out independently by our company.
Please note that we do not guarantee complete operation.

*Testing in this section mainly used a "MacBook Pro M1 model," and partly a "MacBook Air M1 model."
*In DAWs that can use both AU and VST, testing was mainly done with VST2/3.
*Because Pro Tools does not natively support M1, as of March 2022 all AAX plug-ins are supported only via Rosetta 2.

  1. 1To Native Instruments products in general [Major products support M1]
  2. 2To FXpansion products (BFD3)[M1 supported]Updated 23/06/17
  3. 3To Toontrack products (Superior Drummer 3, etc.) 2[All products support M1]
  4. 4To Steven Slate Drums [M1 supported]
  5. 5To XLN Audio products (Addictive Drums 2, etc.) [All products support M1]
  6. 6To IK Multimedia products (MODO BASS/DRUM, etc.) updated 22/07/09[Some products support M1]
  7. 7To MusicLab products (RealGuitar series)[All products support M1]
  8. 8To Spectrasonics products (Omnisphere 2, etc.)[All products support M1]
  9. 9To Vengeance Sound products (Avenger)[M1 supported]
  10. 10To Reveal Sound products (Spire) [M1 supported]
  11. 11To Xfer Records products (Serum, etc.)[Some products support M1]
  12. 12To reFX products (Nexus 3)[M1 supported]
  13. 13To Arturia products (V Collection 7/8)[Major products support M1]
  14. 14To Vienna Symphonic Library products (VEP 7, etc.)
  15. 15To YAMAHA products (VOCALOID) [M1 supported in VOCALOID 6]
  16. 16To Celemony products (Melodyne 5)[M1 supported]
  17. 17To UAD products in general[M1 supported]
  18. 18To Waves products in general [All products support M1 from V13]
  19. 19To iZotope products (Ozone 9, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  20. 20To Soundtheory products (Gullfoss, etc.)[M1 supported]
  21. 21To FabFilter products (Pro-Q 3, etc.)[All products support M1]
  22. 22To Slate Digital products (Virtual Mix Rack, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  23. 23To zynaptiq products (INTENSITY)
  24. 24To Positive Grid products (BIAS series)
  25. 25To Plugin Boutique products (Scaler)[Major products support M1]
  26. 26To u-he products (Diva, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  27. 27To UVI products (UVI Workstation, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  28. 28To Ample Sound products (Ample Guitar M, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  29. 29To LennarDigital products (Sylenth1)[M1 supported]
  30. 30To Soundtoys products[All products support M1]
  31. 31To Output products (Portal, etc.)
  32. 32To Reason Studios products (Reason Rack Plugin)
  33. 33To Vital products (Vital)[M1 supported]
  34. 34To Sonic Academy products (KICK 2, etc.)[Some products support M1]
  35. 35To Orb Composer products (Orb Producer Suite 2.0)
  36. 36To Antares products (Auto-Tune Pro)
  37. 37To Kilohearts products (Snap Heap, etc.)[M1 supported]
  38. 38To AIR Music Technology products (Hybrid 3, etc.)
  39. 39To Valhalla DSP products (ValhallaRoom, etc.)[M1 supported]
  40. 40To Accusonus products (Regroover Pro, etc.)[Some products support M1]
  41. 41To Soundspot products (Nebula, etc.)
  42. 43To PSP Audioware products (PSP Vintage Warmer 2, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  43. 44To MeterPlugs products (Loudness Penalty)[M1 supported]
  44. 45To Plugin Alliance products[Major products support M1]
  45. 46To Future Audio Workshop products (SubLab)[M1 supported]
  46. 47To Eventide products[All products support M1]
  47. 48To A.O.M. products (Invisible Limiter G2, etc.)[All products support M1]
  48. 49To Audio Damage products (Rough Rider, etc.)[M1 supported]
  49. 50To Moog Music products (Model 15, etc.)[M1 supported]
Native Instruments products in general (updated 23/01/28)

  • Manufacturer announcement: [Kontakt 6 and later], [Massive], [Massive X], [FM8], [Battery 4], [Guitar Rig 6], [Komplete Kontrol], [Maschine 2] and [Komplete Effects] support M1 natively (M2 not supported) Other products run under Rosetta 2
FXpansion products (updated 04/24)

BFD 3

Toontrack products [All products support M1]

StevenSlateDrums

  • Version: 5.5.5 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/33JVBcg (login required)

XLN Audio products [All products support M1]

IK Multimedia products (updated 22/07/09)

MODO BASS
  • Version: 2.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
Amplitube 5
  • Version: 5.4.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
Syntronik 2
  • Version: 2.0.1 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
MODO DRUM
  • Version: 1.1.3
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
SampleTank 4
  • Version: 4.1.6 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
SampleTron 2
  • Version: 2.0.3 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
MixBox
  • Version: 1.5.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
Miroslav Philharmonik 2
  • Version: 2.0.5
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
T-Racks 5
  • Version: 5.4.0 or later

    • 　　

  • Manufacturer announcement: Runs under Rosetta 2
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output

MusicLab products[All products support M1]

MusicLab

RealGuitar series
  • Version: 5.2.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/39JRosS

Spectrasonics products [All products support M1]

Vengeance Sound products[M1 supported]

Vengeance Sound

Avenger
  • Version: 1.8.2
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/3oq2A20 (login required)

Reveal Sound products [M1 supported]

Reveal Sound

Spire
  • Version: 1.5.8
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/39GscTY
    (Version check and download are available from the top page)

Xfer Records products

Xfer Records

Serum (updated February 12, 2021)
  • Version: 1.31b7
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
LFO Tool
  • Version: 1.7.63
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output

reFX products [M1 supported]

Nexus 3

Arturia products (updated 22/03/05)

Arturia

V-Collection 8
Pigments
  • Version: 3.2.0.1783 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: Arturia Software Center (check here)
FX Collection 2.1
Efx Fragments
  • Version: 1.0.0.2925 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: Arturia Software Center (check here)

Vienna Symphonic Library products

Vienna Ensemble Pro 7
  • Version: 7.0.1056
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Only FL Studio does not recognize the product.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
Synchron Player
  • Version: 1.1.1954
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output

YAMAHA products

VOCALOID 5 (updated November 3, 2022)
  • Version: 6
  • Manufacturer announcement:
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/3mD1m2O (login required)

Celemony products

Melodyne 5
  • Version: 5.2.0
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/2KZIop4 (login required)

UAD products

UAD

DSP UAD plug-ins in general
Native UAD plug-ins in general (UAD Spark)
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: UAD Spark

Waves products in general (updated 2021/10/16)

  • Version: 13.0.9
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: Waves Central (check here)

iZotope products (updated 2022/9/14)

Neutron 3 / Neutron 4
  • Version: 3.9.0.3808 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
Ozone 9 / Ozone 10
  • Version: 9.12 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
Nectar 3
  • Version: 3.7.0.1105 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
Neoverb
  • Version: 1.2.0.357 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
Nectar 3
  • Version: 3.7.0.1105 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
Stutter Edit 2
  • Version: 2.1.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
Vocal Synth 2
  • Version: 2.5.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
RX 9 / RX 10
  • Version: 9.3.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
RX 8
  • Version: 8.1.0.544
  • Manufacturer announcement: [Runs under Rosetta 2] (no plans for native support yet)
    Not supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output

Soundtheory products (updated April 27, 2021)

Gullfoss

FabFilter products [All products support M1]

Slate Digital products

VMR Module products
  • Manufacturer announcement: [All products support M1]
FG-X
  • Version: 1.4.0.4
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output

zynaptiq products

INTENSITY
  • Version: 1.2.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: The product is not recognized in Logic Pro/Live.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/3giuGJK

Positive Grid products (updated 12/20)

BIAS series
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Logic X (AU): noise occurs partway through, making it unusable
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other DAWs
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/2KXMcHp (login required)

Plugin Boutique products

Plugin Boutique

Scaler 2
  • Version: 2.3.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/36Ewklw

u-he products[All products support M1]

Diva
  • Version: 1.4.5
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
Repro5
  • Version: 5.1.1.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
Repro1
  • Version: 1.1.2
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
Hive
  • Version: 2.1.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported

    • UVI products

    • Version check / installer: UVI PORTAL (use this)
    UVI Workstation
    • Version: 3.1.3 or later
    • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
    Falcon2
    • Version: 2.5.3 or later
    • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
    Shade
    • Version: 1.2.2 or later
    • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported

    Ample Sound products

    Ample Guitar M
    • Version: 3.5 or later
    • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
    Ample Guitar T
    • Version: 3.5 or later
    • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
    Ample Guitar L
    • Version: 3.5 or later
    • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
    Ample Bass P
    • Version: 3.5 or later
    • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
    Ample Bass J
    • Version: 3.5 or later
    • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
    Ample Guitar SC
    • Version: 3.2
    • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
    • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
    Ample Guitar Metal Eclipse
    • Version: 3.2
    • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
    • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
    Ample Guitar PF
    • Version: 3.2
    • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
    • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
    Ample Guitar TC
    • Version: 3.2
    • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
    • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output

    Lennar Digital products

    Sylenth1
    • Version: 3.071 beta or later
    • Manufacturer announcement: Beta version supports M1

    Soundtoys products All products support M1

    Soundtoys5
    • Version: 5.3.7
    • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
    • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/39EutiF (login required)

    OUTPUT products

Thermal
  • Version: 1.0.0
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: There are audio problems in FL Studio.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
Movement
  • Version: 1.1.0.4
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
Portal
  • Version: 1.0.3
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output

Reason Studio products

Reason Rack Plugin
  • Version: 12.2.5 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: Runs under Rosetta 2
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/3osOxZh (login required)

Vital Audio products

Vital
  • Version: 1.5.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported]
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/36EOYcX (login required)

Sonic Academy products

KICK 2
  • Version: 1.1.5b
  • Manufacturer announcement: [M1 supported in beta]
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/39GU62n (login required)
ANA 2

Orb Composer products

Orb_Composer

Orb Producer Suite 2.0
  • Version: 2.0.2
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result:
    Pro Tools: cannot be used because AAX plug-ins were never supported
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other DAWs
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/37CdvyQ (login required)

Antares products

Antares

Auto-Tune Pro
  • Version: 10.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement:
  • Test result: [M1 supported]
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/36GWkNd

kilohearts products[All products support M1]

All products
  • Manufacturer announcement: Preview version supports M1
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/39PmwHp(login required)

AIR Music Technology products

Hybrid 3
  • Version: 3.0.7.19000
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in Logic Pro X.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
Xpand!2
  • Version: 2.2.7.19000
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in any DAW, or the DAW force-quits when it is loaded.
DB33
  • Version: 1.2.7.19000
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in any DAW, or the DAW force-quits when it is loaded.
Velvet 2
  • Version: 2.0.7.19000
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in Logic Pro X.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
the Riser
  • Version: 1.0.7.19000
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in any DAW, or the DAW force-quits when it is loaded.
Vaccum Pro
  • Version: 1.0.7.19000
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in any DAW, or the DAW force-quits when it is loaded.
Mini Grand
  • Version: 1.2.11
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in Pro Tools.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
Structure 2
  • Version: 2.0.7.19000
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in any DAW, or the DAW force-quits when it is loaded.
Strike 2
  • Version: 2.0.7.19000
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in any DAW, or the DAW force-quits when it is loaded.
Transfuser 2
  • Version: 2.0.7.19000
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Not recognized in any DAW, or the DAW force-quits when it is loaded.
Creative FX Collection Plus
  • Version:
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: The product itself cannot be installed.

Valhalla DSP products[All products support M1]

accusonus products

ERA plug-ins
  • Version: 6.0.20
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
Regroover Pro
  • Version: 1.7.84
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
Beatfomer
  • Version: 1.2.16
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
Rythmiq
  • Version: 1.0.7
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Only Logic Pro does not recognize the product.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs

soundspot products

Oracle
  • Version: 1.0.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Only Logic Pro does not recognize the product.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
Nebula
  • Version: 1.0.2
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Only Logic Pro does not recognize the product.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
FireFly
  • Version: 1.0.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Only Logic Pro does not recognize the product.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
MSW2
  • Version: 1.0.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Only Logic Pro does not recognize the product.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs
Percolate
  • Version: 1.0.0
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: Only Logic Pro does not recognize the product.
    Confirmed launch and sound output in the other major DAWs

PSP Audioware products

PSP Audioware

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PSP Vintage Warmer 2
  • Version: 2.10.1 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP InfiniStrip
  • Version: 1.2.4 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP oldTimer
  • Version: 2.2.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP Saturator
  • Version: 1.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP BussPressor
  • Version: 1.1.1 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP FETpressor
  • Version: 1.2.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP Twin-L
  • Version: 1.2.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP MasterQ2
  • Version: 2.1.2 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP E27
  • Version: 1.7.2 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP NobleQ
  • Version: 1.8.0 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP 2445 EMT
  • Version: 1.3.9 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP SpringBox
  • Version: 1.1.1 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP PianoVerb2
  • Version: 2.5.3 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported
PSP HertzRider2
  • Version: 2.0.1 or later
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported

MeterPlugs products

Loudness Penalty
  • Version: 1.8.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported

Plugin Alliance products

ACME Audio products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
ADA products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
AMEK products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Ampeg products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Black Box Analog Design products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Brainworx products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Chandler Limited products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Dangerous Music products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Diezel products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
elysia products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
ENGL products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Friedman products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Fuchs products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Gallien-Kruger products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Knif Audio products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Maag Audio products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Millennia products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Noveltech products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
PA Free products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
ProAudioDSP products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Purple Audio products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Shadow Hills products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
SPL products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Suhr products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Unfiltered Audio products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported
Vertigo products
  • Manufacturer announcement:M1 supported

Future Audio Workshop products

Sublab

Eventide products[All products support M1]

A.O.M products[All products support M1]

AUDIODAMAGE products

Raughrider
  • Version: 3.1.0
  • Test result: M1 supported
Quanta
  • Version: 1.2.1
  • Test result: M1 supported

Moog Music products

Animoog Z
  • Version: 1.0.5
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported　
  • Test result: App Store: after downloading the product here, install the officially distributed Audio Unit / VST Wrapper to use it
  • Only AU/VST supported
Model 15
  • Version: 2.2.11
  • Manufacturer announcement: M1 supported　
  • Test result: App Store: after downloading the product here, install the officially distributed Audio Unit / VST Wrapper to use it
  • Only AU/VST supported
    　　
  1. 1To Native Instruments products in general [Major products support M1]
  2. 2To FXpansion products (BFD3)[M1 supported]Updated 23/06/17
  3. 3To Toontrack products (Superior Drummer 3, etc.)[All products support M1]
  4. 4To Steven Slate Drums [M1 supported]
  5. 5To XLN Audio products (Addictive Drums 2, etc.) [M1 supported]
  6. 6To IK Multimedia products (MODO BASS/DRUM, etc.) updated 22/07/09[Some products support M1]
  7. 7To MusicLab products (RealGuitar series)[All products support M1]
  8. 8To Spectrasonics products (Omnisphere 2, etc.)[M1 supported]
  9. 9To Vengeance Sound products (Avenger)[M1 supported]
  10. 10To Reveal Sound products (Spire)[M1 supported]
  11. 11To Xfer Records products (Serum, etc.)[Some products support M1]
  12. 12To reFX products (Nexus 3)[M1 supported]
  13. 13To Arturia products (V Collection 7/8)[Major products support M1]
  14. 14To Vienna Symphonic Library products (VEP 7, etc.)
  15. 15To YAMAHA products (VOCALOID) [M1 supported in VOCALOID 6]
  16. 16To Celemony products (Melodyne 5)[M1 supported]
  17. 17To UAD products in general[M1 supported]
  18. 18To Waves products in general [M1 supported]
  19. 19To iZotope products (Ozone 9, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  20. 20To Soundtheory products (Gullfoss, etc.)[M1 supported]
  21. 21To FabFilter products (Pro-Q 3, etc.)[M1 supported]
  22. 22To Slate Digital products (Virtual Mix Rack, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  23. 23To zynaptiq products (INTENSITY)
  24. 24To Positive Grid products (BIAS series)
  25. 25To Plugin Boutique products (Scaler)[Major products support M1]
  26. 26To u-he products (Diva, etc.)[M1 supported]
  27. 27To UVI products (UVI Workstation, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  28. 28To Ample Sound products (Ample Guitar M, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  29. 29To LennarDigital products (Sylenth1)[M1 supported]
  30. 30To Soundtoys products[All products support M1]
  31. 31To Output products (Portal, etc.)
  32. 32To Reason Studios products (Reason Rack Plugin)
  33. 33To Vital products (Vital)[M1 supported]
  34. 34To Sonic Academy products (KICK 2, etc.)[Some products support M1]
  35. 35To Orb Composer products (Orb Producer Suite 2.0)
  36. 36To Antares products (Auto-Tune Pro)
  37. 37To Kilohearts products (Snap Heap, etc.)[M1 supported]
  38. 38To AIR Music Technology products (Hybrid 3, etc.)
  39. 39To Valhalla DSP products (ValhallaRoom, etc.)[M1 supported]
  40. 40To Accusonus products (Regroover Pro, etc.)[Some products support M1]
  41. 41To Soundspot products (Nebula, etc.)
  42. 43To PSP Audioware products (PSP Vintage Warmer 2, etc.)[Major products support M1]
  43. 44To MeterPlugs products (Loudness Penalty)[M1 supported]
  44. 45To Plugin Alliance products[Major products support M1]
  45. 46To Future Audio Workshop products (SubLab)[M1 supported]
  46. 47To Eventide products[All products support M1]
  47. 48To A.O.M. products (Invisible Limiter G2, etc.)[All products support M1]
  48. 49To Audio Damage products (Rough Rider, etc.)[M1 supported]
  49. 50To Moog Music products (Model 15, etc.)[M1 supported]

Sound Routing Software Compatibility (added 20/12/4)

Loopback

Loopback

  • Version: 2.2.2
  • Manufacturer announcement: supported
  • Test result: confirmed launch and sound output
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/33JYo5e
Soundflower

  • Version: 2.0b2
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: could not be installed due to a security warning (also tested via Terminal)
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/3lDqjKl
LadioCast

  • Version: 0.13.0
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed installation and operation
  • Version check / installer: https://apple.co/2JOJaEK

Audio Interfaces

We have tested only a few models so far, so we will add more over time.

*Testing was carried out independently by our company.
Please note that we do not guarantee complete operation.

Apogee products

  • Manufacturer announcement: supported
  • Driver download: https://bit.ly/3fIQk9I
  • Notes: "Ensemble FireWire," which was no longer supported but still usable up to "macOS Catalina," can no longer be used.
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/33Gt1Z5
Steinberg UR-C series

  • Driver version: 1.5.1
  • Manufacturer announcement: Rosetta 2 supported *security settings must be changed during installation
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/33KNSun
M-AUDIO M-Track 2X2M

M-Track 2X2M

  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed recognition and operation. Recording and playback also confirmed.
RME products (USB connection) (updated 20/12/14)

RME

  • Manufacturer announcement: supported
  • Test result: the macOS 11 USB series driver Ver. 3.24 now supports Macs with M1.
  • Version check / official installer: https://bit.ly/3qubJZi

UAD Apollo series (updated 20/12/17)

UAD

  • Version: 9.13
  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed recognition and operation. Recording and playback also confirmed.
  • The UAD plug-ins installed along with it do not support AU (Logic), and the Mac always crashes when Logic launches.

    • If you only want to use the audio interface, delete or remove the UAD plug-ins from the AU plug-in folder.

  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/37y02bj

MIDI Keyboards

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol series (updated 22/9/7)

Komplete Kontrol series

  • Manufacturer announcement: runs under Rosetta 2
  • Test result: Native Access beta now allows installation.
KORG microKEY (Air)

KORG microKEY (Air)

  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed recognition and operation. Recording and playback also confirmed.
  • No driver required
MPK mini MK3

MPK mini MK3

  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed recognition and operation. Recording and playback also confirmed
  • No driver required
ROLI

Novation (added 12/6)

  • Manufacturer announcement: not supported
  • Test result: confirmed recognition and operation
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/3qynaiA (login required)
Jammy (added 2021/02/02)

Elgato Stream Deck (added 2021/06/10)

STREAM DECK

  • Manufacturer announcement: no announcement/statement
  • Test result: confirmed recognition and operation with Ver. 4.9.4 (15-button/32-button)
  • Version check / installer: https://bit.ly/2RI3gVM
  1. 1To DAW compatibility
  2. 2To instrument and effect plug-in compatibility
  3. 3To audio interface compatibility
  4. 4To MIDI keyboard compatibility

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. I want to start producing music on an M1 Mac. Can I use the plug-ins I already have?

Unsupported plug-ins may still work with the Rosetta 2 emulation feature. However, natively supported versions are more stable and faster, so we recommend checking the compatibility list in this article in advance.

Q2. Is Logic Pro X fully supported on M1?

Yes. As Apple's own software, Logic Pro X fully supports M1 and can be used from version 10.6.0. GarageBand is supported as well.

Q3. What should I watch out for when using Cubase in Native mode on an M1 Mac?

In Native mode, only VST3 plug-ins work; VST2 plug-ins are not supported. Version 12.0.0 and later are supported, and you need to update with the Steinberg Download Assistant.

Q4. How often is this article updated?

This article is "updated regularly," and content is added or revised as soon as the M1 support status of new DAWs and plug-ins becomes known. We recommend checking it periodically.

Q5. What should I do if I want to use VST2 plug-ins on an M1 Mac?

You can use them through Rosetta 2, or launch the DAW in Rosetta 2 compatibility mode. Updating to natively supported VST3 versions is recommended.