Thunderbolt System Requirements

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All:

• Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage

Mac:

• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, or 13 Ventura
• Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)

Windows:

• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition or Windows 11
• Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (not included)

FireWire System Requirements

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• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition or Windows 11
• (Mac) macOS 10.15 Catalina
• Available FireWire 800 port*
• FireWire 800 cable (included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage

*On Windows systems, a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required

Notes 

• Operating systems not listed above are untested. Although untested operating systems may work, they are not supported by Universal Audio. Prior UAD software for older operating systems and discontinued UAD products is available in the UAD software archives. 
• Pre-release and beta versions of operating systems are not supported.
• 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended.
• AMD systems are untested with UAD Thunderbolt devices. Although untested systems may work, they are not supported by Universal Audio.
• For updated details on macOS and Windows compatibility, click here.