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Q: What version of Final Cut Pro X runs best on OS X 10.8.5?

What version of Final Cut Pro X runs best on OS X 10.8.5?

Posted on Oct 13, 2015 1:28 PM

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Q: What version of Final Cut Pro X runs best on OS X 10.8.5?

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  • by fox_m,

    fox_m fox_m Oct 13, 2015 2:40 PM in response to jm3songs
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    Oct 13, 2015 2:40 PM in response to jm3songs

    I believe the highest version you can go in Mountain Lion is FCPX 10.0.9.  Of the 10.0.x versions, 10.0.9 would be the best version. I'm pretty sure you would need to upgrade to OSX 10.9 (Mavericks) to run FCPX 10.1 and you really need to check your hardware compatibility for FCPX before installing any version. (Graphics card compatibility for Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, and Compressor 4 - Apple Support)

     

    HTH

  • by Luis Sequeira1,

    Luis Sequeira1 Luis Sequeira1 Oct 14, 2015 6:08 AM in response to jm3songs
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    Oct 14, 2015 6:08 AM in response to jm3songs

    What fox said. On the other hand, if you do have compatible hardware, you will be missing out on a whole lot of capabilities if you stick to 10.0.9.

    This software is two years old and the progress in 10.1 and 10.2 is huge.

  • by Russ H,

    Russ H Russ H Oct 14, 2015 6:15 AM in response to jm3songs
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    Oct 14, 2015 6:15 AM in response to jm3songs

    My question is whether you already have a version of FCP X on your system, If you do, you could update to 10.0.9/ Or you could update the OS and get the 10,2 version at no charge.

     

    If you do not have a version of FCP X installed, you will not be able to update or purchase the app since the only version available as a new purchase is 10.2.

     

    Russ

  • by jm3songs,

    jm3songs jm3songs Oct 14, 2015 6:53 AM in response to Russ H
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    Oct 14, 2015 6:53 AM in response to Russ H

    So I currently have Final Cut Express, so not sure what my options are.

  • by jm3songs,

    jm3songs jm3songs Oct 14, 2015 6:57 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1
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    Oct 14, 2015 6:57 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

    Well, since I missed Yosemite on this particular iMac, I guess I'll have to wait awhile before going to El Capitan so that all bugs and fixes can get worked out with Pro Tools, Final Cut, etc.  So right now, it seems I'll be in a holding pattern with Final Cut Express.  I don't believe I can upgrade from Express to FCPX 10.0.9 anyhow....smh.

  • by Luis Sequeira1,Helpful

    Luis Sequeira1 Luis Sequeira1 Oct 15, 2015 9:07 AM in response to jm3songs
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    Oct 15, 2015 9:07 AM in response to jm3songs

    jm3songs wrote:

     

    So I currently have Final Cut Express, so not sure what my options are.

     

    Final Cut Pro X is a completely different application. The only way to buy it is from the Mac App Store, and Apple only sells the current version, AFAIK.

    That would be 10.2.2 and require at least Yosemite. If you can't upgrade from Mountain Lion you may have to contact Apple directly. Of course, there is the option to keep using FCE.

  • by Russ H,

    Russ H Russ H Oct 14, 2015 6:58 AM in response to jm3songs
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    Oct 14, 2015 6:58 AM in response to jm3songs

    Suggestion: Create a bootable volume by partitioning your current drive (or using a spare drive) and downloading 10.11. Then download the trial version of  FCP X, which will be version 10.2.2. Test it to see whether it meets your needs.

     

    Russ

  • by jm3songs,

    jm3songs jm3songs Oct 15, 2015 9:08 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1
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    Oct 15, 2015 9:08 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

    Thanks...that is what I didn't want to hear, but suspected that was the case.  I appreciate your time.  For now, since Yosemite is no longer offered on the app store, I'll continue running FCE.

  • by Russ H,

    Russ H Russ H Oct 15, 2015 9:13 AM in response to jm3songs
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    Oct 15, 2015 9:13 AM in response to jm3songs

    You could also try my suggestion. But whatever.

     

    Russ