macOS Requirements for Syntheway Audio Units, VST and VST3 Plugins Software (Universal 2: Apple silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel)
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Intel CPU processors only. Apple Silicon M1, M2 or M3 chip support under Rosetta 2 mode only. In all cases, always we encourage you to test the free demo version of the software.

Syntheway has upgraded most of its catalog for macOS with native Apple Silicon support in a major update version, with a reduced upgrade price. They are: Magnus Choir, Akkordica, H-Tonk Tack Piano, ShamiKoto, Organux, Sitargen Sitar and Tanpura Drone, DAL Flute and Woodwinds, Drumwavy Orchestral and Ethnic Percussion, Banjodoline, RetroMagix Harpsichord, Aeternus Brass, Saxophus, ElectriKeys Electric Piano, GuitarTempus, Bassesland, Synthphonica Strings, Pianotrone Grand Pianos, Chordophonet Virtual Harp and Hammered Dulcimer, Synthelium Synthesizer and Master Hammond B3 Organ VST, VST3 and Audio Units plug-ins for M1 and M2 processors. The new Audio Units, VST and VST3 versions are Universal 2 Binary (ARM64), supporting both Apple Silicon and Intel processors, with executable code for both architectures.

Currently, the Audio Effects and the Software Synthesizers plug-ins are currently are available for Mac Intel processors or Apple silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) in Rosetta 2 mode.

Universal 2 allows Audio Units, VST and VST3 plug-ins to run natively on both Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers. Compatible with Apple Silicon chipsets developed by Apple. M-series processors are used in the Mac lineup

Logic Pro X v10 / 10.7.xx (AU: Audio Units)

GarageBand v10 / 10.4.xx (AU: Audio Units)

MainStage v3 / 3.5 (AU: Audio Units)

Final Cut Pro v10 / v10.6 (AU: Audio Units)

Steinberg Cubase Pro and Artist v12, v11 (VST / VST3)
 Steinberg Nuendo v12, v11 (VST / VST3)
 Steinberg Dorico Pro v3.5 (VST / VST3)
 Steinberg Sequel v3 (VST3)

Steinberg VST Live v1 (VST / VST3)

Image-Line FL Studio v21 / v20.x (AU / VST / VST3)
 Ableton Live v11 v10.1 (AU / VST / VST3)
 PreSonus Studio One v6 / 5.x (AU / VST / VST3)
 Cockos REAPER v6 (AU / VST / VST3)

Deskew Technologies Gig Performer v3 (AU / VST / VST3)

MOTU Digital Performer v11 (AU / VST / VST3)
 n-Track Software n-Track Studio v9 (AU / VST / VST3)
 Tracktion Software Waveform 10 (AU / VST / VST3)

Reason Studios - Reason v12 (VST), v12.5 (VST, VST3)

Avid Sibelius v8.7 (AU / VST / VST3)
 Novation Automap v4 (AU / VST / VST3)
 Vienna Ensemble PRO v7 (AU / VST / VST3)

Native Instruments Maschine v2 (AU/VST)
 Steinberg WaveLab Pro v9.5.50  (Only VST/VST3 Effects)
Adobe Audition (Only AU / VST / VST3 Effects)

 

Note: AU, VST and VST3 plug-ins for Intel CPU processors. Support for Apple silicon M1, M2 or M3 chips in Rosetta 2 mode, except where Apple silicon ((M1, M2, M3, M4)) is also specified.

  

Note: We haven't tested thoroughly all DAW/host software versions; Please, if you encounter any incompatibilities, let us know so we can update this list.

Please test extensively the demo version of your selected product in your DAW/host to make sure there are no misbehaviors before purchasing

  

    • Operating System: macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey, macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia.

    • Mac Intel processor, except where Apple silicon is also specified. Apple ARM-based (M1, M2, M3, M4) silicon chip support in Rosetta 2 mode, except where native Apple silicon is supported. In all cases, we always encourage you to try the free trial version of the software.

    • Audio Unit, VST or VST3 compatible host application. They can be "plugged in" to process audio by applications such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase, Ableton Live, REAPER, Studio One Professional, Ardour, MainStage, Gig Performer, Reason and Digital Performer among others.

    • MIDI Controller Device: A MIDI Controller is required to play this VST instrument. The most common type of device in this class is the keyboard controller. After launching the Digital Audio Workstation or MIDI host application be sure to select the appropriate MIDI device before attempting to play your MIDI controller.

    • Alternatively, are available the EXS24 and KONTAKT sample libraries in .exs / .nki formats.

        

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