Alesis has been actively testing all applicable hardware and software products with each beta release of macOS 14 Sonoma. We understand how important it is for all our users to know exactly what works before they make the jump on any new updates. Please refer to this article for all Alesis hardware and software compatibility with macOS 14 Sonoma.


For this reason, we encourage all our dedicated Alesis hardware and software owners to refrain from updating to macOS 14 Sonoma until compatibility with the new operating system can be confirmed.

 

This page will be updated regularly to reflect any updates to product compatibility as testing is completed. We encourage all our users to remain on their current OS until all necessary hardware and software products have been qualified for support.



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macOS 14 Sonoma Hardware Support

All compatibility testing for macOS 14 Sonoma is performed on Intel and base-level Apple Silicon processors. Hardware support confirms testing passed for USB connection, as well as audio and/or MIDI communication.


Any product not listed below is not considered to be supported with macOS 14 Sonoma systems or Apple Silicon Processors.


Drum Modules and Multipads

ProductIntel ProcessorApple Silicon
Advanced Drum Module (Command, Crimson, Crimson II, and Forge kits)SupportedSupported
DM10MKII Pro Drum ModuleSupportedSupported
DM7X ModuleSupportedSupported
DM Lite Module (Turbo, Debut, and E-Drum kits)SupportedSupported
SamplePad 4SupportedSupported
Sample Pad ProSupportedSupported
Strike Multipad*Not SupportedNot Supported
Strike Performance Drum Module*SupportedSupported
Turbo Drum ModuleSupportedSupported

 * The product may have passed testing showing support for connection and MIDI communication, but firmware update software or other utilities may not have been tested or are found to be not supported. 



MIDI Controllers and Mixers

ProductIntel ProcessorApple Silicon
ConcertSupportedSupported
Harmony 61 ProNot Supported***Not Supported***
Melody 32SupportedSupported
PrestigeSupportedSupported
Prestige ArtistSupportedSupported
Q49MKIISupportedSupported
Q88MKIISupportedSupported
Q MiniSupportedSupported
RecitalSupportedSupported
Recital 61SupportedSupported
Recital GrandSupportedSupported
Recital ProSupportedSupported
VI25*SupportedSupported
VI49Not Supported
Not Supported
VI61*SupportedSupported
V-mini*SupportedSupported
Vortex Wireless 2*SupportedSupported
VX49**SupportedSupported

*Firmware Updater software, Editors, and other utility software are not currently supported. 

** Connection with VIP not confirmed
***Class-compliant USB Audio/MIDI functional

 

 

macOS 14 Sonoma Software Support

Software Editors

Alesis recommends installing any available software preset editors for your products in order to edit functionality that may be available directly on the product itself. Please refer to the table below for the latest versions of each software preset editor supported for use on macOS 13 Sonoma. 


If you do not see your product's software editor listed below, it is not considered supported with macOS 14 Sonoma and Apple Silicon Processors. 


ProductIntel ProcessorApple Silicon
Alesis Sample Converter UtilityNot Supported Not Supported
Strike Editor Softwarev1.1.6
v1.1.6
VI EditorNot Supported
Not Supported
VMKII Editor*v1.0.2v1.0.2
V-mini Preset EditorNot SupportedNot Supported
Vortex Wireless 2 Preset EditorNot SupportedNot Supported

* Available in the Alesis MIDI Software Installer found in user accounts after product registration

 


Firmware Updaters

The following firmware update software is confirmed compatible with macOS 14 Sonoma. Firmware updates are only necessary for single-use updates to your product. Please refer to any release notes and update instructions included in the download prior to installing the software and updating your device firmware. 


If you do not see your product's firmware updater listed below, the updater software is not considered supported with macOS 14 Sonoma and M1 Processors.


ProductIntel ProcessorApple Silicon
Strike Firmware and Content Update v1.5Not SupportedNot Supported
VI Firmware UpdaterNot SupportedNot Supported
Vortex Wireless 2 Firmware Updater v1.1.5Not SupportedNot Supported


 

Software Partners

Many of our products are dependent on software for all functionality and control while the device is connected to a computer. Our products may be considered "supported" for an operating system, but will not be functional until software support is also available. It is crucial that you confirm software compatibility before choosing to update your system.
4 Sonoma compatibility before choosing to update. We've listed a few key titles below for your convenience. Browser-based tutorial software such as Melodics, Skoove, and TakeLessons are not affected.


 


How do I prevent my system from updating automatically?

Please be sure to check that your operating system is not enabled to update itself automatically. While this can be a useful feature for some, anyone that relies on the stability of their software and hardware tools should prefer control over which base operating system is installed on their system. Automatic updates will not account for software compatibility before updating which could lead to problems with stability and other functionality if your gear is not ready for the changes in the operating system.


To avoid any delays or downtime, it's best to be deliberate with the decision to update and use the opportunity to check that all your software and hardware tools will be compatible before making the jump. To turn off automatic updates for macOS, please do the following:



  1. Navigate to System Preferences > Software Update
  2. Uncheck the box next to Automatically keep my Mac up to date. 

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