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Q: run latest fcp on mavericks?

What's the latest version of fcp I can run on Mavericks? Is there any way to get it?

 

I'm in the middle of a FCP project, do not want to upgrade to El Capitan; Yosemite is no longer available.

 

Any help appreciated.

 

How do I use these group?

Final Cut Pro X, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), Mid 2010 Macbook Pro

Posted on Jul 30, 2016 9:54 AM

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  • by Russ H,

    Russ H Russ H Jul 30, 2016 10:07 AM in response to caherold
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    Jul 30, 2016 10:07 AM in response to caherold

    Sorry but you'll need 10.10.4 or higher.

     

    http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/specs/

     

    Russ

     

    edit: FCP 10.1.4 was the last version to run on Mavericks. Unless you archived a copy, there is no way to get it from the Mac App Store.

  • by Luis Sequeira1,

    Luis Sequeira1 Luis Sequeira1 Aug 1, 2016 7:24 AM in response to caherold
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    Aug 1, 2016 7:24 AM in response to caherold

    It is usually not a good idea to upgrade mid-project.

    I suggest you complete the project in the version of FCP X you are using, and then consider to upgrade.

     

    Check your hardware for compatibility before you upgrade. Also, have a full backup, or better still, install EC and the latest FCP X (currently 10.2.3) on a separate drive or partition so you see for yourself how it performs in your mac.

    FWIW, the features in 10.2.* are well worth the upgrade, but some require a beefier GPU, which older macs lack.

     

    Keep in mind that Sierra will be coming in the Fall, so even if you are not planning to upgrade just yet, it is a good idea to "buy" (it's free) El Capitan now. This way, you will be able to download it in the future. Otherwise, once Sierra is launched, you won't be able to obtain El Capitan from Apple.

    (You can download older versions of the OS only if you had them, or at least have selected to download them, in the past).