This article describes compatibility for Novation products on macOS versions. Select your version below to see details. Information can be found for both Apple Silicon-based (also known as M1, M2, and so on) and Intel-based systems. If you're unsure which macOS or which processor you have please see this article.
Our testing was conducted using various beta versions, the "Golden Master" and ultimately the release version of each macOS version.
Products marked "Untested but likely to work" are cases where a product was either not available during the testing phase of this operating system (we typically test on the two previous two operating system builds ahead of a product's release), or had been discontinued and no longer tested upon the operating system's release.
Please check that all other software/hardware you use to make music is also compatible before updating and never update your operating system during the middle of a time-critical project. Based on past experience we would generally advise waiting for a few months after the release of any new operating system before updating in case there are any initial issues that need to be patched.
If you receive an error message stating 'System Extension Blocked' after installing Novation software/drivers then please see this article.
macOS 14 (Sonoma)
Please note that we do not provide support for any issues experienced using Novation products with beta versions of operating systems. We would strongly advise that you do not update to a beta version of any operating system if you have time-critical audio work to complete and that, if you do decide to update, you're prepared to deal with any subsequent problems that you might experience.
Once the full version of macOS 14 Sonoma is released later in 2023 we will post compatibility information for all current product ranges in this article.
macOS 13 (Ventura)
Current products:
Below is a list of software and hardware products that are still in development support. Click the link for each product to find out more about it.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Apple-Silicon Compatible | Notes |
| Components | Yes | Yes | The standalone version runs natively on either system architecture |
| Launchkey MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchkey Mini MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad Pro MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad X | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad Mini MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| FLkey | Yes | Yes | |
| Circuit Rhythm | Yes | Yes | |
| Circuit Tracks | Yes | Yes | |
| SL MkIII | Yes | Yes | |
| Launch Control XL | Yes | Yes | |
| Summit | Yes | Yes | |
| Peak | Yes | Yes | |
| Bass Station II | Yes | Yes | |
| MiniNova | Yes | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| Impulse | Yes | Yes |
Discontinued products:
This list contains products that are no longer in development support, so compatibility will remain as long as the products continue to work without encountering an issue. Click the link to see any relevant downloads for the product.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Apple-Silicon Compatible | Notes |
| Circuit | Yes | Yes | |
| Circuit Mono Station | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK2 | Yes | Yes | The firmware updater may not be able to communicate with the device, though your unit likely has the latest firmware. See here for details. |
| Launchkey MK1 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK2 | Yes | Yes | The firmware updater may not be able to communicate with the device, though your unit likely has the latest firmware. See here for details. |
| Launchpad MK1 | Yes | Yes | For the original Launchpad, the Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. |
| UltraNova | Yes | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. This will only allow MIDI to function, audio over USB is no longer supported. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| SL MkII | Yes | Yes | Standard MIDI functionality works however Automap does not work on Catalina or above. See the section regarding Automap below. |
| Automap | No | No |
We no longer update or support Automap with future operating systems or software releases. Read more here.
Controllers such as our SL MkIII and Launchkey keyboards have direct control of major DAWs via dedicated, native integration or the industry-standard HUI protocol. |
| B-Station plugin | No | No | While the plugin does run on this operating system, many users have reported issues with activating the plugin and graphical issues in certain DAWs, so B Station is not considered compatible with this operating system. |
| V-Station plugin | No | No | While the plugin does run on this operating system, many users have reported issues with activating the plugin and graphical issues in certain DAWs, so V Station is not considered compatible with this operating system. |
| AudioHub 2x4 | Yes | Yes |
Older devices listed here have not been tested and are unlikely to work, but it's worth installing the Novation USB MIDI Driver found here.
macOS 12 (Monterey)
Current products:
Below is a list of software and hardware products that are still in development support. Click the link for each product to find out more about it.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Apple-Silicon Compatible | Notes |
| Components | Yes | Yes | The standalone version runs natively on either system architecture |
| Launchkey MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchkey Mini MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad Pro MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad X | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad Mini MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| FLkey | Yes | Yes | |
| Circuit Rhythm | Yes | Yes | |
| Circuit Tracks | Yes | Yes | |
| SL MkIII | Yes | Yes | |
| Launch Control XL | Yes | Yes | |
| Summit | Yes | Yes | |
| Peak | Yes | Yes | |
| Bass Station II | Yes | Yes | |
| MiniNova | Yes | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| Impulse | Yes | Yes |
Discontinued products:
This list contains products that are no longer in development support, so compatibility will remain as long as the products continue to work without encountering an issue. Click the link to see any relevant downloads for the product.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Apple-Silicon Compatible | Notes |
| Circuit | Yes | Yes | |
| Circuit Mono Station | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK2 | Yes | Yes | The firmware updater may not be able to communicate with the device, though your unit likely has the latest firmware. See here for details. |
| Launchkey MK1 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK2 | Yes | Yes | The firmware updater may not be able to communicate with the device, though your unit likely has the latest firmware. See here for details. |
| Launchpad MK1 | Yes | Yes | For the original Launchpad, the Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. |
| UltraNova | Yes | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. This will only allow MIDI to function, audio over USB is no longer supported. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| SL MkII | Yes | Yes | Standard MIDI functionality works however Automap does not work on Catalina or above. See the section regarding Automap below. |
| Automap | No | No |
We no longer update or support Automap with future operating systems or software releases. Read more here.
Controllers such as our SL MkIII and Launchkey keyboards have direct control of major DAWs via dedicated, native integration or the industry-standard HUI protocol. |
| B-Station plugin | No | No | While the plugin does run on this operating system, many users have reported issues with activating the plugin and graphical issues in certain DAWs, so B Station is not considered compatible with this operating system. |
| V-Station plugin | No | No | While the plugin does run on this operating system, many users have reported issues with activating the plugin and graphical issues in certain DAWs, so V Station is not considered compatible with this operating system. |
| AudioHub 2x4 | Yes | Yes |
Older devices listed here have not been tested and are unlikely to work, but it's worth installing the Novation USB MIDI Driver found here.
macOS 11 (Big Sur)
Current products:
Below is a list of software and hardware products that are still in development support. Click the link for each product to find out more about it.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Apple-Silicon Compatible | Notes |
| Components | Yes | Yes | The standalone version runs natively on either system architecture |
| Launchkey MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchkey Mini MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad Pro MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad X | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad Mini MK3 | Yes | Yes | |
| FLkey | Yes | Yes | |
| Circuit Rhythm | Yes | Yes | |
| Circuit Tracks | Yes | Yes | |
| SL MkIII | Yes | Yes | |
| Launch Control XL | Yes | Yes | |
| Summit | Yes | Yes | |
| Peak | Yes | Yes | |
| Bass Station II | Yes | Yes | |
| MiniNova | Yes | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| Impulse | Yes | Yes |
Discontinued products:
This list contains products that are no longer in development support, so compatibility will remain as long as the products continue to work without encountering an issue. Click the link to see any relevant downloads for the product.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Apple-Silicon Compatible | Notes |
| Circuit | Yes | Yes | |
| Circuit Mono Station | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK2 | Yes | Yes | The firmware updater may not be able to communicate with the device, though your unit likely has the latest firmware. See here for details. |
| Launchkey MK1 | Yes | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK2 | Yes | Yes | The firmware updater may not be able to communicate with the device, though your unit likely has the latest firmware. See here for details. |
| Launchpad MK1 | Yes | Yes | For the original Launchpad, the Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. |
| UltraNova | Yes | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. This will only allow MIDI to function, audio over USB is no longer supported. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| SL MkII | Yes | Yes | Standard MIDI functionality works however Automap does not work on Catalina or above. See the section regarding Automap below. |
| Automap | No | No |
We no longer update or support Automap with future operating systems or software releases. Read more here.
Controllers such as our SL MkIII and Launchkey keyboards have direct control of major DAWs via dedicated, native integration or the industry-standard HUI protocol. |
| B-Station plugin | No | No | While the plugin does run on this operating system, many users have reported issues with activating the plugin and graphical issues in certain DAWs, so B Station is not considered compatible with this operating system. |
| V-Station plugin | No | No | While the plugin does run on this operating system, many users have reported issues with activating the plugin and graphical issues in certain DAWs, so V Station is not considered compatible with this operating system. |
| AudioHub 2x4 | Yes | Yes |
Older devices listed here have not been tested and are unlikely to work, but its worth installing the Novation USB MIDI Driver found here.
macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
Current products:
Below is a list of software and hardware products that are still in development support. Click the link for each product to find out more about it.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Components | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK3 | Yes | |
| Launchkey Mini MK3 | Yes | |
| Launchpad Pro MK3 | Yes | |
| Launchpad X | Yes | |
| Launchpad Mini MK3 | Yes | |
| FLkey | Yes | |
| Circuit Rhythm | Yes | |
| Circuit Tracks | Yes | |
| SL MkIII | Yes | |
| Launch Control XL | Yes | |
| Summit | Yes | |
| Peak | Yes | |
| Bass Station II | Yes | |
| MiniNova | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| Impulse | Yes |
Discontinued products:
This list contains products that are no longer in development support, so compatibility will remain as long as the products continue to work without encountering an issue. Click the link to see any relevant downloads for the product.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Circuit | Yes | |
| Circuit Mono Station | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK1 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK1 | Yes | For the original Launchpad, the Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. |
| UltraNova | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| SL MkII | Yes | Standard MIDI functionality works however Automap does not work on Catalina or above. See the section regarding Automap below. |
| Automap | No |
We no longer update or support Automap with future operating systems or software releases. Read more here.
Controllers such as our SL MkIII and Launchkey keyboards have direct control of major DAWs via dedicated, native integration or the industry-standard HUI protocol. |
| B-Station plugin | No | |
| V-Station plugin | No | |
| AudioHub 2x4 | Yes | |
| Twitch | Untested but likely to work | |
| Dicer | Untested but likely to work |
Older devices listed here have not been tested and are unlikely to work, but it's worth installing the Novation USB MIDI Driver found here.
macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
Current products:
Below is a list of software and hardware products that are still in development support. Click the link for each product to find out more about it.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Components | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK3 | Yes | |
| Launchkey Mini MK3 | Yes | |
| Launchpad Pro MK3 | Yes | |
| Launchpad X | Yes | |
| Launchpad Mini MK3 | Yes | |
| FLkey | Untested | Support for FLkey is contigent on support for FL Studio 20.9.2 or later |
| Circuit Rhythm | Untested but likely to work | |
| Circuit Tracks | Untested but likely to work | |
| SL MkIII | Yes | |
| Launch Control XL | Yes | |
| Summit | Yes | |
| Peak | Yes | |
| Bass Station II | Yes | |
| MiniNova | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| Impulse | Yes |
Discontinued products:
This list contains products that are no longer in development support, so compatibility will remain as long as the products continue to work without encountering an issue. Click the link to see any relevant downloads for the product.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Circuit | Yes | |
| Circuit Mono Station | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK1 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK1 | Yes | For the original Launchpad, the Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. |
| UltraNova | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. This will only allow MIDI to function, audio over USB is no longer supported. We are aware of an issue with the editor software running in certain DAWs resulting in a graphical issue. |
| SL MkII | Yes | Standard MIDI functionality works however Automap does not work on Catalina or above. See the section regarding Automap below. |
| Automap | Yes | It's worth noting that Automap interfaces with other software, the reliability of these interactions is increasingly unknown overtime. |
| B-Station plugin | Yes | |
| V-Station plugin | Yes | |
| AudioHub 2x4 | Yes | |
| Twitch | Untested but likely to work | |
| Dicer | Untested but likely to work |
Older devices listed here have not been tested and are unlikely to work, but it's worth installing the Novation USB MIDI Driver found here.
macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
Current products:
Below is a list of software and hardware products that are still in development support. Click the link for each product to find out more about it.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Components | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK3 | Untested but likely to work | |
| Launchkey Mini MK3 | Yes | |
| Launchpad Pro MK3 | Yes | |
| Launchpad X | Yes | |
| Launchpad Mini MK3 | Yes | |
| FLkey | Untested | Support for FLkey is contigent on support for FL Studio 20.9.2 or later |
| Circuit Rhythm | Untested but likely to work | |
| Circuit Tracks | Untested but likely to work | |
| SL MkIII | Yes | |
| Launch Control XL | Yes | |
| Summit | Yes | |
| Peak | Yes | |
| Bass Station II | Yes | |
| MiniNova | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. |
| Impulse | Yes |
Discontinued products:
This list contains products that are no longer in development support, so compatibility will remain as long as the products continue to work without encountering an issue. Click the link to see any relevant downloads for the product.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Circuit | Yes | |
| Circuit Mono Station | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK1 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK1 | Yes | For the original Launchpad, the Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. |
| UltraNova | Yes | The Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. This will only allow MIDI to function, audio over USB is no longer supported. |
| SL MkII | Yes | |
| Automap | Yes | It's worth noting that Automap interfaces with other software, the reliability of these interactions is increasingly unknown overtime. |
| B-Station plugin | Yes | |
| V-Station plugin | Yes | |
| AudioHub 2x4 | Yes | |
| Twitch | Yes | |
| Dicer | Yes |
macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
Current products:
Below is a list of software and hardware products that are still in development support. Click the link for each product to find out more about it.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Components | Yes | Must use versions later than 10.12.1 |
| Launchkey MK3 | Untested but likely to work | |
| Launchkey Mini MK3 | Untested but likely to work | |
| Launchpad Pro MK3 | Untested but likely to work | |
| Launchpad X | Untested but likely to work | |
| Launchpad Mini MK3 | Untested but likely to work | |
| FLkey | Untested | Support for FLkey is contigent on support for FL Studio 20.9.2 or later |
| Circuit Rhythm | Untested but likely to work | |
| Circuit Tracks | Untested but likely to work | |
| SL MkIII | Yes | |
| Launch Control XL | Yes | |
| Summit | Untested but likely to work | |
| Peak | Yes | |
| Bass Station II | Yes | |
| MiniNova | Yes | |
| Impulse | Yes |
Discontinued products:
This list contains products that are no longer in development support, so compatibility will remain as long as the products continue to work without encountering an issue. Click the link to see any relevant downloads for the product.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Circuit | Yes | |
| Circuit Mono Station | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK1 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK1 | Yes | For the original Launchpad, the Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. |
| UltraNova | Yes | |
| SL MkII | Yes | |
| Automap | Yes | |
| B-Station plugin | Yes | |
| V-Station plugin | Yes | |
| AudioHub 2x4 | Yes | |
| Twitch | Yes | |
| Dicer | Yes |
macOS 10.11 (El Capitan)
Current products:
Below is a list of software and hardware products that are still in development support. Click the link for each product to find out more about it.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Components | No | Must use versions later than 10.12.1 |
| Launchkey MK3 | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| Launchkey Mini MK3 | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| Launchpad Pro MK3 | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| Launchpad X | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| Launchpad Mini MK3 | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| FLkey | Untested | Support for FLkey is contigent on support for FL Studio 20.9.2 or later |
| Circuit Rhythm | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| Circuit Tracks | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| SL MkIII | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| Launch Control XL | Yes | |
| Summit | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| Peak | Untested but likely to work | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| Bass Station II | Yes | Note that Components will not be available as stated above, though MIDI communication will likely work. |
| MiniNova | Yes | |
| Impulse | Yes |
Discontinued products:
This list contains products that are no longer in development support, so compatibility will remain as long as the products continue to work without encountering an issue. Click the link to see any relevant downloads for the product.
| Product | Intel Compatible | Notes |
| Circuit | Yes | |
| Circuit Mono Station | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK2 | Yes | |
| Launchkey MK1 | Yes | |
| Launchpad MK1 | Yes | For the original Launchpad, the Novation USB driver is needed. This is found here. |
| UltraNova | ||
| SL MkII | Yes | |
| Automap | Yes | It's worth noting that Automap interfaces with other software, the reliability of these interactions is increasingly unknown overtime. |
| B-Station plugin | Yes | |
| V-Station plugin | Yes | |
| AudioHub 2x4 | Yes | |
| Twitch | Yes | |
| Dicer | Yes |