Compatibility information for all current products is listed below. Our testing was conducted using various beta versions of macOS Big Sur, the "Golden Master" and ultimately the release version of 11.
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.
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Components:
Circuit, Circuit Mono Station, Circuit Tracks
Bass Station II, Peak, Summit
SL MKIII, Launchkey Mini MK3, Launchkey MK3
Launch Control XL, Launch Control
Launchpad Mini MK3, Launchpad X, Launchpad Pro Mk3
All of these products use Components so their compatibility relies on this.
Works with macOS Big Sur? YES
Logic Integration
Affects Launchpad products, Launchkey Mini Mk3, Launchkey Mk3, SL MKIII
Works with macOS Big Sur? NO
We're currently investigating this issue. Alternate mapping can be created following this guide.
Launchpad Pro, Launchpad MK 2 (with RGB pads)
Works with macOS Big Sur? YES
Launchkey MK 2 (green base)
Works with macOS Big Sur? YES
Launchpad S, Launchpad Mini, Launchkey MK 1 (orange base), Launchkey Mini MKI and MKII
Works with macOS Big Sur? YES
Note that Automap is no longer supported so Automap functionality is not available for these products on macOS Big Sur(11). See more information below.
Launchpad
Works with macOS Big Sur? NO
The driver architecture used for this device is not supported on Apple Silicon systems, see further information below.
Launch Control, Launch Control XL
Works with macOS Big Sur? YES
The Launch Control editors are 32 bit and will not run on macOS Catalina and above. To resolve this you can now use Components
Audiohub 2x4
Works with macOS Big Sur? YES
SL MkII
Works with macOS Big Sur? YES - standard MIDI functionality works however Automap does not work on Catalina or above. See the section regarding Automap below.
Impulse
Works with macOS Big Sur? YES
Please see our article regarding the update to add additional HUI functionality here: https://support.novationmusic.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360009516479
UltraNova
Works with macOS Big Sur? NO
We have ceased development support for the Ultranova. The legacy of the Nova engine lives on through the MiniNova and Circuit Tracks. Fans of our digital synthesisers will also find many sound design possibilities in our Peak and Summit synthesisers, designed by Chris Hugget, that combine digital wavetable oscillators with analog filtering and distortion to bring about the best of our heritage.
Since development support for Ultranova has ceased, we cannot guarantee compatibility with Apple Silicon Mac. If you wish to operate Ultranova via USB on Mac, we do not recommend using an Apple Silicon device.
MiniNova
Works with macOS Big Sur? NO
The driver architecture used for this device's driver is not supported on Apple Silicon systems, see the driver section below.
Novation USB Driver
Works with macOS Big Sur? NO
The driver architecture used is not supported on Apple Silicon-based systems, we're currently investigating this issue and will be updating the article in due course.
Affects MiniNova, UltraNova, Launchpad (original).
Automap
Works with macOS Big Sur? NO
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.
We recommend that you uninstall prior to updating to Catalina/Big Sur as the uninstaller will not run on Catalina or later.
B-Station plug-in
Works with macOS Big Sur? No
V-Station plug-in
Works with macOS Big Sur? No
We're aware of issues with these plugins caused by the architecture changes in this version of Mac OS, we are investigating this issue and do not have further information at this time. If you wish to continue using these plugins please do not update to this version of Mac OS.
If your product is not listed, it is not officially supported with macOS Big Sur on Apple Silicon based systems.