If you're awaiting the launch of the new macOS Sierra from Apple and want to upgrade your music studio machine immediately... don't! There's reports of issues with audio unit plug-ins flying in.  

Which Plug-Ins Run Well in macOS Sierra?

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lars
Sylenth1 64bit also doesn't work in Logic Pro.
lars
Virus TI also doesn't work.
Numanmania
Is the 32 Lives! Compatible with macOS Sierra?
Thx in advance ;)
BD
UAD stuff works perfectly fine on my macbook with sierra. It connects to my Twin Duo right away. I haven't noticed any other issues with plugins. Using vst is never a bad idea! And yes 32 Lives does work!
Numanmania
BD, what is the version of 32 lives?, the 2.0 beta or 1.06?

Thx
Jed Fish Gould
Well, this would have been heful as a warning email from UA, instead of the constant reminders that I am running out of time to take advantage of this or that discount on this or that plug in which I already have.

As it is, I AM SCREWED from top to bottom because Apple has made it extremely difficult to remove Sierra.

So. Locked out of my system because no one tipped me off, save this site.
Jed Fish Gould
Btw, this is with iMac
mrcrosby
This is exactly why I think it's important that people regularly voice their gripes about Apple's annual OS policy and how it is effecting your software.

Sure nobody likes to hear whining on forums, or sending disgruntled support emails but the reality is that issues like this are only going to become more regular in the future. If it bothers you than RAISE YOUR VOICE.

I personally think the whole industry is moving into seriously bad territory. Apple forces annual OS updates, developers try and keep up, and stop supporting previous OS's much quicker than they once did. IMO this is a scorched earth approach, and I don't see this heading anywhere but straight to hell... I don't see good things ahead when everyone's running around trying to serve Apple when in reality they should be putting them in check...

OSiRiS
Not true! This upgrade "catastrophe"your experiencing is expected behavior between OS and 3rd party software developers. It is true that Apple releases OS updates more frequently, but that's only because technology as a whole is progressing faster with demand and expectations of more features. Often, developers are invited to beta testing phases and provided with appropriate developer tools to facilitate updating their software for the new OS environment ahead of time. However, due to time, resources and changes that occur during beta testing phases (which are heavily communicated to developers btw), 3rd party software developers often choose not to develop during the beta test phases. Therefore, if YOU rely on 3rd party software, it's YOUR responsibility to check the support page of the software developer software you rely on. Also, to address your other point, it is customary for a 3rd party software developers to only code and develop software for the latest and recent past version of the OS because it would take too much time to recode and develop updates as new features are introduced. If they did code to all the historic versions of OS, it would take a lot of valuable time and resources as they add new features to their software. So, the moral is, it's important to also try and keep your OS up to date if you want to experience new features from your 3rd party software.

TL:DR - Check 3rd party software support site before updating. - It's your responsibility, not Apple's. 3rd party software customarily only supports the latest and previous OS, because it takes too much time and energy to code for past versions of OS.
OSiRiS
Welcome to computer-based audio recording guys! This isn't necessarily Apple's fault, and expected behavior when updating into a major OS. 3rd party software developers can choose to test software in beta phases of MacOS, but often don't because of extended resources and changes through the beta testing process. So, on launch day of an OS, you usually want to check any 3rd party software developers website to assure compatibility before updating. Make this a routine when doing a major OS upgrade.
bayersjr
always in the past I have carbon copied my drive system to an external hard drive before I upgrade. that way, if it doesn't work for now, In system preferences, I use the start up disk to use my clone. once it's up, then I erase my computer drive and carbon copy the user disk back to my computer. no problem. back to previous system.
bayersjr
also, for the future, it's best to clone your drive and then start up that and put the new system on it and you'll know if everything works before you upgrade your computer
frode
I’m on Sierra, and all my plugins work fine, including SPL and Maag plugins from Plugin Alliance. I’m using 64-bit Audio Unit plugins with Ableton Live.
markr3
it's way out of beta now. you'd imagine the people at Universal Audio had been testing with a developer account for some time and would have it worked out by now. I think their answer on their site to sierra compatibility is lame. They still have the line about pre release and beta. I filed a support request and got the same answer. They are a big enough company to be onto it I reckon. like I said lame.
Muzicman
It is unthinkable that any company would step up to say, "Please don't upgrade your computer OS to the newer, better, faster and more stable operating system, because we are simply too clueless or apethetic, or both, to update our drivers in a reasonable time frame."

Sierra was not a secret update from Apple. Developers are given months and months to try the new operating system and decide what needs to be done for perfect compatibility. The SIP is apparently the problem part of the OS that stymies your ability to update. Or it may simply be the attempt to make sure no one can use your products in an unauthorized manner. Regardless, there is no other company in the World that is asking me to fall back to an older OS to accommodate their product.

Say this to yourself. Please do not move forward with your life and livelihood, because we can't be on time and professional with the way we approach our business and our products!!

Right now, I have no audio available for my Mac Pro using Sierra, because I bought an Apollo 8. If I had RME or Apogee, or anything else, I would be moving forward with no problems. I also have no UAD Plugins because the DSP required for them is inoperable.

Shame, Shame, Shame UAD!!!!
Khary
I understand where your coming from, but to put things into perspective, imagine running a software / hardware company and your entire companies livelihood is to make sure you have rock solid software and support, fielding issues and smashing bugs for your professionals. Let's say your team of developers are a team of 10. You work against the clock, but now MacOS Sierra is here! Do I move my team of 10 or maybe 5 to start rewriting software and drivers for the new OS that isn't even out yet? And, although I could, as things change within the beta phase, we have to rewrite code!? Meanwhile, our current customers are looking to us to support and field issues. This is a very true scenario in 3rd party software support. Logic Pro doesn't have to worry about issues like this because they are owned by Apple and Apogee works very close and tightly with Apple (all Apple Loops for GarageBand and Logic are recorded in their studio).
Shiki Suen
macOS Sierra is an exception. macOS Sierra upgrade deprecated a hell lot of APIs from Snow Leopard. Plus, they decided to give up supporting Java 6. Apple already warned these matters One year ago (see release notes of developer beta 2 & 3 of macOS El Capitan). One year is certainly enough to let people drop support of those old APIs which could surely hinder the performance of macOS.
Shiki Suen
I tested Cubase Pro 8.5 since macOS Sierra Developer Preview 1. It works with me well. However, I never use video functions. Also, others may have different experiences. I suggest those people who using Cubase Pro and macOS El Capitan to wait until official Steinberg announcements in the future.
LOGIC
DUNE NOT WORKING , AND ALOT OF ALL MAJOR PLUGINS NOT WORKING , THIS SUCKS ! WHY U DOING THIS APPLE ? ANYONE WHO KNOWS IF THERS A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM , PLEASE HELP ! OR I THINK I HAVE TO DOWNGRADE MY MACHINE
Sync Music Tech Marketing
I always tell my clients to update selectively and to research before making any updates or purchases saves you a lot of time and problems. I usually like to wait about 6 months before I update my OS this way developers have time to debug their builds. Also always check this site for the latest info too.

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