Akai Pro has been actively testing all applicable hardware and software products with each beta release of macOS 13 Ventura. 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 Akai Pro hardware and software compatibility with macOS 13 Ventura.
For this reason, we encourage all our dedicated Akai hardware and software owners to refrain from updating to macOS 13 Ventura 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.
macOS 13 Ventura Hardware Support
All compatibility testing for macOS 13 Ventura 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 13 Ventura systems or Apple Silicon Processors.
MPC and Force Hardware
| Product | Intel Processor | Apple Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Force | Supported | Supported |
| MPC Key 61 | Supported* | Supported* |
| MPC Live | Supported* | Supported* |
| MPC Live II | Supported* | Supported* |
| MPC One | Supported* | Supported* |
| MPC Studio | Supported* | Not Supported |
| MPC Studio 2 | Supported* | Supported* |
| MPC Studio Black | Supported* | Supported* |
| MPC X | Supported* | Supported* |
* Requires MPC 2.11.5 software package or higher accessible from your inMusic profile after registration
Keyboards and MIDI Controllers
| Product | Intel Processor | Apple Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Advance 25 | Supported* | Supported* |
| Advance 49 | Supported* | Supported* |
| Advance 61 | Supported* | Supported* |
| AFX | Supported | Supported |
| AMX | Supported | Supported |
| APC Key 25 | Supported | Supported |
| APC Key 25 Mk2 | Supported | Supported |
| APC 40 MKII | Supported | Supported |
| APC Mini Mk2 | Supported | Supported |
| Fire | Supported | Supported |
| LPD8 | Supported | Supported |
| LPD8 mk2 | Supported | Supported |
| LPK25 | Supported** | Supported** |
| LPK 25 mk2 | Supported | Supported |
| MIDI Mix | Supported | Supported |
| MPK225 (original and black versions) | Supported | Supported |
| MPK249 (original and black versions) | Supported | Supported (requires firmware update v1.02)*** |
| MPK261 (original and black versions) | Supported | Supported (requires firmware update v1.02)*** |
| MPK mini mkII | Supported | Supported |
| MPK mini mk3 | Supported | Supported |
| MPK mini Play Mk3 | Supported | Supported |
| MPK mini Plus | Supported | Supported |
| MPD218 | Supported | Supported |
| MPD226 | Supported | Supported |
| MPD232 | Supported | Supported |
* Requires VIP Advance Driver v1.0.0 or higher. See below for VIP software compatibility.
** Software Editors and other software tools are not currently supported
*** All MPK249 and MPK261 keyboards will require a firmware update to be compatible with Apple Silicon processors. Please refer to our article here for access to the download and update instructions.
EWI
| Product | Intel Processor | Apple Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| EWI5000 | Supported** | Supported** |
| EWI Solo | Supported | Supported |
| EWI USB | Supported | Supported |
** Software Editors and other software tools are not currently supported
Audio Interfaces/Drum Machines/Synthesizers
| Product | Intel Processor | Apple Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythm Wolf | Supported | Supported |
macOS 13 Ventura Software Support
Software
All compatibility testing for macOS Ventura is performed on Intel and base-level Apple Silicon processors.
Software support confirms testing passed for software installation and key functionality. Software versions confirmed to be supported below are the minimum versions required for full software support on macOS Ventura and Apple Silicon processors.
Any Akai Pro software not listed below is not considered to be supported with macOS 13 Ventura systems or Apple Silicon Processors. For MPC Plugin Instrument and Insert Effects support, please visit our article on the AIR Music Tech website.
| Software | Intel Processor | Apple Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| APC Key 25 mk2 Software Manager | v1.16 | v1.16 |
| APC mini mk2 Software Manager | v1.16 | v1.16 |
| EWI USB Software for Mac | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| LPD8 mk2 Software Manager | v1.16 | v1.16 |
| LPK25 mk2 Software Manager | v1.16 | v1.16 |
| MPC 2 Software | v2.11.7 | v2.11.7 |
| MPC Beats | v2.11.7 | v2.11.7 |
| MPK mini Plus Software Manager | v1.16 | v1.16 |
| MPK mini Software Manager | v1.1.1.2 | v1.1.1.2 |
| VIP 3.x | v3.1.2* | v3.1.2* |
*Plugin only version is supported. Desktop app is not supported.
Software Editors and Utilities
Akai Pro recommends installing any available software preset editors for your products in order to edit functionality that may not be available directly on the product itself. Please refer to the table below for the minimum versions of each software preset editor supported for use on macOS 13 Ventura and Apple Silicon processors.
If you do not see your product's software editor listed below, it is not considered supported with macOS 13 Ventura and Apple Silicon Processors.
| Software | Intel Processor | Apple Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| EWI Solo Editor | v1.24 | v1.24 |
| LPD8 mk2 Editor | v1.0.1 | v1.0.1 |
| LPK25 mk2 Editor | v1.0.2 | v1.0.2 |
| MPK mini mkII Editor | v1.0.5 | v1.0.5 |
| MPK mini mk3 Editor | v1.0.3 | v1.0.3 |
| MPK mini Play Editor | v1.0.2 | v1.0.2 |
| MPK mini Plus Editor | MPK mini Plus Program Editor | MPK mini Plus Program Editor |
| MIDI Mix Editor | v1.0.7 | v1.0.7 |
| MPD218 Editor | v1.0.8 | v1.0.8 |
| MPD226 Editor | v1.0.8 | v1.0.8 |
| MPD232 Editor | v1.0.8 | v1.0.8 |
| Rhythm Wolf Tuning Utility | Not Supported | Not Supported |
Firmware Updaters
The following firmware update software is confirmed compatible with macOS 13 Ventura. 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 13 Ventura and Apple Silicon Processors.
| Software | Intel Processor | Apple Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Force Firmware Updater | v3.1.3 | v3.1.3 |
| MPC Firmware Updater | v2.11.7 | v2.11.7 |
| MPK mini MK3 Firmware Updater | v1.26 | v1.26 |
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.
Please check with the developers for your preferred software titles for the latest in macOS 13 Ventura 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.
