IMPORTANT: If your Mac uses Apple Silicon, please first see the Apple Silicon Compatibility with Universal Audio Devices article.
MacOS will require user action in order to allow permission for the UAD software to run.
If the UAD software is pending the Allow action, the UAD Meter will show "Driver Not Yet Allowed" or "Click Allow in Privacy & Security".
How to Allow the UAD Software in macOS
- Download and install the latest UAD software. The installer will require your Mac to Restart when finished.
- After restarting, open System Settings in macOS (from the Apple Menu at the top left corner of the display).
- Click Privacy & Security in the System Settings window.
- Scroll down to the Security section, click “Allow”, and enter your password to continue.
Important: Software must be allowed within 30 minutes of UAD installation.
Note: If the UAD Meter and Control Panel application does not have an error message informing you to allow the driver, this step has already been completed and you do not need to do it again.
Allow UAD software in macOS System Settings > Privacy & Security
For detailed instructions on how to allow UAD software on Mac, see the specific compatibility article for your version of macOS:
- macOS 14 Sequoia
- macOS 14 Sonoma
- macOS 13 Ventura
- macOS 12 Monterey
- macOS 11 Big Sur
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
About “Driver Not Installed Correctly” or “Driver Version Mismatch” on previous macOS versions
On older operating systems, “Driver Not Installed Correctly” or “Driver Version Mismatch” in the UAD Meter typically means there was an issue with the installation of one or more UAD drivers. This issue can be resolved by doing a complete uninstall/reinstall of the UAD software, including manually deleting the UAD preference files. In this case, perform the steps in this article.