VAD SUPPORTED macOS
*Mojave 10.14.1 to 10.14.6 are supported with VAD v2.1.46186 and higher
*Catalina 10.15.1 to 10.15.7 is supported with VAD v3.0.47300 and higher
*Big Sur 11.3.1 to 11.7 (Intel and M1/Silicon) is supported with VAD v3.0.47300 and higher (recommended to run VAD 3.2 >)
*Monterey 12.x (Intel and M1/Silicon) latest certified 12.6.1 is supported with VAD v3.2.0.50895 and higher
Ventura 13.x latest certified 13.6 supported with VAD v3.2.5.55784 and higher
Sonoma 14.x: Supported as of version 14.4.1 or 14.5.0 and above recommended with VAD 3.3.0.58708 and higher 14.6.1 to avoid, rather update to 14.7.x
Squoia Sequoia 15.1: Supported VAD 3.4.0_60094 and above. We do not recommend the use of Sequoia 15.0 but rather as the 15.1 update .
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- Do not upgrade to macOS Sequoia until you’ve confirmed compatibility for your hardware and software by the manufacturer.
- Starting from macOS 10.15 Catalina, 32-bit software is not compatible and will not be supported on future versions of macOS, including Big Sur.
- Recent macs are built-in with10Gb Ethernet Adaptors, those are not supported for RAVENNA VAD or Core Audio usage.
- Please consider the use Please consider the use of an Ethernet adapter, Merging highly recommends the
- The Sonnet Thunderbolt Adaptor .for up to 128 IO Support
https://www.sonnettech.com/product/thunderbolt-avb-adapter/overview.html - The InLine USB to Ethernet Adaptor is recommeded for a maximim of 24 IO
https://www.inline-info.com/en/products/network-infrastructure/usb/12144/inline-usb-3.2-to-2.5g-ethernet-network-adapter-cable-usb-type-c-to-rj45
Warning: This is due to an Apple's USB performance weakness Belkin adaptors are no longer recommended on recent macOS and/or on M1/M2/M3/M4 Silicon family. - Apple M1-M2-M3-M4/Silicon VAD installation requires a specific procedure, follow our VAD Guide for all details here
ANEMAN v1.6.x .7.x (or above)recommended
MT Discovery 20.0.x (or above)recommended
Note: on Sequoia Merging noticed that some installer cannot be updated.
If you have a -1 error or a "Locked" error please remove the exisiting version form your Applications and then install the new one.
INSTALLERS DOWNLOADS
https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#macOS
INSTALLATION NOTICE
Important notice for installing the VAD or Core Audio driver on macOS High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia.
Those recent macOS introduced a new security measure that requires user approval before installing third-party driver software.
When installing the MERGING TECHNOLOGIES RAVENNA / AES67 VAD or Core Audio driver on those OS you must enable the driver software installation as describedhere.
This should not affect drivers that were already installed before updating your system to a new macOS.
About Sequoia
macOS Sequoia 15 introduces several new features and improvements, mainly focused on productivity
Sequoia: M1 - M2 - M3 - M4 (Silicon)
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In macOS 11 Big Sur and later versions, third-party kernel extensions require user’s approval and restarting of the macOS to load the changes into the kernel, and they also require that the secure boot be configured to Reduced Security on a Mac with Apple silicon.
To authorize VAD extension, choose "Open System Settings" when prompted during installation, this will open the System Preferences > Security & Privacy, under the General tab. Click "Allow" to confirm your intent to allow VAD system extension. Follow onscreen instructions to complete the process. You have about 30 min to do so otherwise the VAD might not run and it could require an uninstall and reinstall of the VAD.
Note: it is possible since macOS 13 Ventura to be presented with authorization message box twice, as per below.
In such case type in your password and "Allow" In some cases the "Allow" can be done automatically. After the restart just make sure immediately that under Security & Privacy you no longer have a pending Merging Technology message.
The app is now saved as an exception to your security settings, and you can open it in the future by double-clicking it, just as you can any authorized app.
More details can be found here.
Kernel extensions
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491
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The most important rule to maximize your computer’s resources for working with audio is to quit all the apps that you are not using while you work in your DAW.
Any apps you leave running take up space in memory and take away from your system’s computing power. They may also run background processes that interfere with recording and playing back audio.
iCloud Settings
Go to System Settings
On the right pane, click on iCloud Drive. Click Turn Off.
Under Advanced Data Protection Turn Off.
Notification of Background Items
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Note: Always allow Merging Technologies Software background items.
Loging items are listes here below, Merging Technologies should be enabled.
Disable Stage Manager
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The Sound preferences are for selecting the default audio device for the audio output and input. Your Mac’s built-in speakers and microphone are selected by default. Select your audio interface here (MERGING RAVENNA/AES67 VAD) to use it as the default audio device for your Mac. Apps that have unique software settings, like DAWs and Skype, have additional settings for their audio input and output device(s).
If you simultaneously want to monitor the Mac Sound and the DAW, using MERGING+ANUBIS we recommend that you use two different sources, one for the DAW and one for the Player or Online sound (Music), refer to the Anubis User Manual the source creation chapter for more details.
Display
Use the optimal resolution for your monitor display. You can choose Default for display, which is automatic, or Scaled to select all of the available resolution configurations. Using the maximum available resolution will give you the most screen real estate. If you find the display too small, try using a smaller resolution
Network and wireless connections
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The entire process takes place in the background, and may impact performance. Verify your applications running on Rosetta 2.
- Go to Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor
- In the Activity Monitor select the Kind column (if not present enable it from the menu option)
- Applications running in "Intel" kind are the ones running on Rosetta 2
- Verify the consumption of CPU and Memory of your Intel/Rosetta 2 applications
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Apple made a fix as of macOS 10.14.5 for such issue.
Warning: Sound Enhancer
The Sound Enhancer increases the perceived “wideness” of the stereo effect by modifying bass and treble response.
It is located in the Music app on your Mac, under Music > Preferences, in the Playback options. If Sound Enhancer is selected the Audio will not be the original referenced Audio, thus its not recommended to listen back to a Mastered Referenced Audio File using Apple Music if Sound Enhancer is enabled.
MISCS
Latest macOS supported
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