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OS X drivers not working on big sur

I am considering purchasing a new Mac Mini as a new multi-media recording workstation. However, Focusrite has made it pretty clear that the Forte digital interface drivers and audio plugins will NOT work under Big Sur.


Is there some sort of layer that can run OS X drivers on Big Sur?

Or can I buy a Mac Mini downgraded to OS X?


Many thanks.



iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jul 20, 2021 7:46 PM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2021 4:47 AM

jdhanley wrote:

....Focusrite has made it pretty clear that the Forte digital interface drivers and audio plugins will NOT work under Big Sur.

It is totally in the hands of Focusrite to make their drivers compatible

with macOS Big Sur. If they take no action, then there is no work around

to make their gear work until they do.

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Jul 21, 2021 4:47 AM in response to jdhanley

jdhanley wrote:

....Focusrite has made it pretty clear that the Forte digital interface drivers and audio plugins will NOT work under Big Sur.

It is totally in the hands of Focusrite to make their drivers compatible

with macOS Big Sur. If they take no action, then there is no work around

to make their gear work until they do.

OS X drivers not working on big sur

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