

macOS Big Sur and M1 Macs: music software compatibility If you’re looking for info on a specific developer, Pro Tools Expert has a handy and searchable Big Sur compatibility database (opens in new tab). We’ll update this list with any key information as and when it comes through.

Here’s a round-up of what some of the major players are saying. So, even if your music software is compatible with your Mac hardware, it might not run on your OS.Īs things stand, very few companies beyond Apple (Logic Pro and GarageBand) are fully up to speed. Just to confuse things further, you could also be compromised if you buy a new Intel Mac, as this will likely have Big Sur pre-installed. While Apple is promising great performance and longer battery life, its claims have yet to be tested. What's more, we don't yet know how well these new Macs perform as music-making machines.
