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# System Requirements

**Minimum:**

* macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
* Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
* Audio interface with Core Audio support

**Recommended:**

* Audio interface with hardware monitoring
* 64 or 128 sample buffer capability. 32 for ultra-low latency.
* SSD for fast plugin loading

**Supported Plugin Formats:**

* Audio Unit (AU) - all versions
* Audio Unit v3 (AUv3)

*VST and AAX plugins are not supported.*