{"article":{"id":33952254705810,"url":"https://sonnox.zendesk.com/api/v2/help_center/en-gb/articles/33952254705810.json","html_url":"https://support.sonnox.com/hc/en-gb/articles/33952254705810-Operating-System-Format-Compatibility-Guide","author_id":12087907184146,"comments_disabled":false,"draft":false,"promoted":false,"position":0,"vote_sum":0,"vote_count":0,"upvote_count":0,"downvote_count":0,"section_id":33947088896530,"created_at":"2026-03-11T15:36:34Z","updated_at":"2026-10-01T15:29:28Z","name":"Operating System & Format Compatibility Guide","title":"Operating System & Format Compatibility Guide","source_locale":"en-gb","locale":"en-gb","outdated":false,"outdated_locales":[],"edited_at":"2026-10-01T15:29:28Z","user_segment_id":null,"permission_group_id":264949,"content_tag_ids":[],"label_names":["LEGACY","COMPATIBILITY","G4","G5"],"body":"<p>This guide lists the supported <strong>operating systems</strong>, <strong>plug‑in formats</strong>, and <strong>legacy compatibility</strong> for Sonnox plug‑ins. <br>It also notes products that are available <strong>only</strong> in the current G5 format and those with legacy G4 support.</p><hr><h3 id=\"h_01KKERNMRHPMV1TRS6PH3HVPZM\"><strong>Supported Plug‑in Formats (Current G5 Licences)</strong></h3><ul>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"e510d046ed0f918acc7828f151176fa0a\"><strong>64‑bit VST3</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"e3b274e249e39d7de7ef058aeefcd2848\"><strong>64‑bit Audio Units (AU)</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"e2dabb69b87430527caf43c586dbc88df\"><strong>64‑bit AAX Native</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"e7ad0df5b86325a18a055d7b8492ddc71\"><strong>64‑bit AAX DSP</strong></li>\n</ul><blockquote><p><strong>Legacy Support:</strong> 32‑bit AAX, VST, AU, RTAS, and TDM are no longer actively supported but legacy installers remain available for certain older plug‑ins.</p></blockquote><hr><h3 id=\"h_01KKERNMRHRDNFCT3QE6ZQ7DMR\"><strong>macOS Compatibility (Current G5 Licences)</strong></h3><figure class=\"wysiwyg-table\"><table>\n<thead><tr>\n<th>macOS Version</th>\n<th>CPU Architecture</th>\n<th>Notes</th>\n</tr></thead>\n<tbody><tr>\n<td><strong dir=\"ltr\">macOS 10.14 – macOS 27 (Mojave → Golden Gate)</strong></td>\n<td dir=\"ltr\">Intel &amp; Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5)</td>\n<td>Apple Silicon - Fully supported - Intel support now deprecated</td>\n</tr></tbody>\n</table></figure><hr><h3 id=\"h_01KKERNMRHAVTZBKRXNW4TSWSK\"><strong>Windows Compatibility (Current G5 Licences)</strong></h3><figure class=\"wysiwyg-table\"><table>\n<thead><tr>\n<th>Windows Version</th>\n<th>Notes</th>\n</tr></thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Windows 10 (64‑bit)</strong></td>\n<td>Supported, but deprecated</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Windows 11 (64‑bit)</strong></td>\n<td>Fully supported</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Windows 7 &amp; XP</strong></td>\n<td>Unsupported legacy installers available</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table></figure><hr><h3 id=\"h_01KKERNMRHFG80J77FBCWQQ41X\">\n<strong>Legacy G4 Licences</strong> <em>(RTAS / TDM / AU / VST)</em>\n</h3><figure class=\"wysiwyg-table\"><table>\n<thead><tr>\n<th>Platform</th>\n<th>Supported Versions</th>\n</tr></thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>macOS</strong></td>\n<td>10.4 (Tiger) → 10.9 (Mavericks)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Windows</strong></td>\n<td>XP → 7</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table></figure><hr><h3 id=\"h_01KKERNMRHV0TE7S25B7NGBZQW\"><strong>G5‑Only Products</strong></h3><p>These products are <strong>not available</strong> in G4 legacy formats:</p><ul>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"e0a191d1cf7676b43d1480f7ff67a21be\"><strong>Voca</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"e3b92da2c225a1886d59cf655870c1ae9\"><strong>ListenHub</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"ee11de4b66a33982a8d51ccb5bc499c9d\"><strong>Claro</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"e161b7e94aed51774cd9cda4ace0f3207\"><strong>Dynamic EQ</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"ed47a191cacc8832b72d602df8833ffdd\"><strong>Drum Gate</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"e761aae0609c9a6d5620615ee0281ec66\"><strong>Envolution</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"eacb7bb7cea45c373577e6b08451087e9\"><strong>VoxDoubler</strong></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-bold\" data-list-item-id=\"e237b5e63aae55efe433671f8617c4406\"><strong>SuprEsser DS</strong></li>\n</ul><hr><h3 id=\"h_01KKERNMRHG1SBNT7XMWFF9V54\"><strong>CPU / GPU Requirements</strong></h3><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e9dd13b1a46706e85182bbe2e84581cfb\">\n<strong>CPU</strong> – Intel or Apple Silicon (Rosetta 2 or native) for macOS; x64‑compatible CPU for Windows.</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e3a010b405c84278be8c0d73eb866a33b\">\n<strong>GPU</strong> – Most plug‑ins run without GPU acceleration requirements. Certain products (e.g., Drum Gate UI rendering) require <strong>OpenGL 3.3</strong> or higher.</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e06c7ebdf3f8b562d423817dc34ec94e3\">\n<strong>RAM</strong> – Minimum 4 GB; 8 GB or higher recommended.</li>\n</ul><hr><h3 id=\"h_01KKERNMRHHVPHC9R47BJ1KZKC\"><strong>Additional Notes</strong></h3><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e5ae67ad4459439a86dbd76d4f88730d7\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Compatibility will vary slightly between plug‑ins. Always check the <strong>product page</strong> for exact system requirements.</p></li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ed6b0ba2fbcc0f0f776c467b8f4501d57\">Legacy installer access is available for customers with qualifying licences - contact <a href=\"https://support.sonnox.com/\">Sonnox Support</a> if you need assistance.</li>\n</ul><hr><h3 id=\"h_01KKERNMRHHG37YMJP7X4XG8V8\"><strong>Related Articles / Links</strong></h3><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e515dd6d33134f64bc3b8b05c4634c485\"><a href=\"https://support.sonnox.com/hc/en-gb/articles/33979835638162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding iLok &amp; How to Authorise Your Licences</a></li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e7801a75b1e8b1a92cd92fc768cf2be8c\"><a href=\"https://support.sonnox.com/hc/en-gb/articles/33980366328082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moving Sonnox Licences to a New Computer</a></li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ea4044f1c36bab05375fbd84b068f5c16\"><a href=\"https://sonnox.com/docs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sonnox Product Documentation – Detailed Requirements</a></li>\n</ul><p dir=\"ltr\"><br> </p>","user_segment_ids":[]}}