General Requirements
- macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15 and Tahoe 26
- Windows 10 64-bit edition or Windows 11
Note: UAD Software v11.8.3 and newer requires Windows 10 April 2018 Update (v1803) and newer. We recommend the latest available versions for optimal performance.
For more information about LUNA on Windows, read this article.
600 MB available storage on system volume
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Other required software:
UA Connect – to install and authorize LUNA (UA Connect must remain installed)
iLok License Manager – included with UA Connect
Free PACE iLok account – created for you when installing UA Connect
System Recommendations
Intel quad-core i7 (or better) or Apple silicon processor recommended
16 GB RAM or more is recommended
SSD storage for LUNA sessions is recommended
Rotational storage for LUNA sessions may reduce performance
Rotational storage below 7200 RPM is unsupported
Rotational external storage must be USB 3.0 or faster
SSD Storage Requirements
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SSD drive format:
- macOS: APFS (Apple File System)
- Windows: NTFS (New Technology File System)
- ExFAT, FAT, macOS OS Extended, and macOS Fusion hybrid formats are unsupported
- External SSD must be within USB 3.0, USB 3.1, PCIe, or Thunderbolt enclosure
UAD Instruments Requirements
- Sample-based UAD instruments must be installed on SSD volume
- 20 MB to 10 GB available SSD storage (varies per UAD Instrument)
- Individual storage requirements are listed on UA Connect's LUNA page
Apollo Mode Requirements
UAD Software v11.7 or newer – get via UA Connect
Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interface connected via built-in Thunderbolt port
All system requirements for Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo models still apply with LUNA
First-generation (silver) Apollo rackmount models equipped with any Universal Audio Thunderbolt Option Card and connected via built-in Thunderbolt can be used in Apollo Mode
All UA Thunderbolt Option Card models (Thunderbolt 1, 2, and 3 cards) are supported
Supported Apollo Mode Models
(Thunderbolt connection only)
Apollo Solo Thunderbolt
Apollo Twin (silver 1st generation)* – NOT USB models
Apollo Twin MkII
Apollo Twin X
Apollo Twin X Gen 2
Apollo x4
Apollo x4 Gen 2
Apollo x6
Apollo x6 Gen 2
Apollo x8
Apollo x8 Gen 2
Apollo x8p
Apollo x8p Gen 2
Apollo x16
Apollo x16 Gen 2
Apollo x16D
Apollo 8 (black 2nd generation)
Apollo 8p (black 2nd generation)
Apollo 16 (black 2nd generation)
Apollo FireWire (silver 1st generation)*
Apollo DUO (silver 1st generation)*
Apollo QUAD (silver 1st generation)*
Apollo 16 (silver 1st generation)*
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*Notes
- Apollo Mode is incompatible with Apollo models connected via FireWire or USB.
- Apollo rack mount FireWire models must have a Universal Audio Thunderbolt Option Card installed and must be connected to the host computer via built-in Thunderbolt. All UA Thunderbolt Option Card models (Thunderbolt 1, 2, and 3 option cards) are supported.