This guide lists the supported operating systems, plug‑in formats, and legacy compatibility for Sonnox plug‑ins.
It also notes products that are available only in the current G5 format and those with legacy G4 support.
Supported Plug‑in Formats (Current G5 Licences)
- 64‑bit VST3
- 64‑bit Audio Units (AU)
- 64‑bit AAX Native
- 64‑bit AAX DSP
Legacy Support: 32‑bit AAX, VST, AU, RTAS, and TDM are no longer actively supported but legacy installers remain available for certain older plug‑ins.
macOS Compatibility (Current G5 Licences)
| macOS Version | CPU Architecture | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10.13 – macOS 26 (High Sierra → Tahoe) | Intel & Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) | Fully supported |
| 10.11 – 10.12 (El Capitan → Sierra) | Intel only | Limited support for selected plug‑ins (Claro, ListenHub & Voca excluded) |
Windows Compatibility (Current G5 Licences)
| Windows Version | Notes |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 (64‑bit) | Fully supported |
| Windows 11 (64‑bit) | Fully supported |
| Windows 7 & XP | Limited support for selected plug‑ins via legacy installers |
Legacy G4 Licences (RTAS / TDM / AU / VST)
| Platform | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| macOS | 10.4 (Tiger) → 10.9 (Mavericks) |
| Windows | XP → 7 |
G5‑Only Products
These products are not available in G4 legacy formats:
- Voca
- ListenHub
- Claro
- Dynamic EQ
- Drum Gate
- Envolution
- VoxDoubler
- SuprEsser DS
CPU / GPU Requirements
- CPU – Intel or Apple Silicon (Rosetta 2 or native) for macOS; x64‑compatible CPU for Windows.
- GPU – Most plug‑ins run without GPU acceleration requirements. Certain products (e.g., Drum Gate UI rendering) require OpenGL 3.3 or higher.
- RAM – Minimum 4 GB; 8 GB or higher recommended.
Additional Notes
Compatibility will vary slightly between plug‑ins — always check the product page for exact system requirements.
- Legacy installer access is available for customers with qualifying licences — contact Sonnox Support if you need assistance.
Related Articles / Links
- Understanding iLok & How to Authorise Your Licences
- Moving Sonnox Licences to a New Computer
- Sonnox Product Documentation – Detailed Requirements