macOS Tahoe: Steinberg Product Compatibility
On September 15, 2025, Apple released macOS Tahoe (macOS 26), the successor to macOS Sequoia (macOS 15).
On this page, we are continuously updating the information about the compatibility of our products with macOS Tahoe according to the latest test results.
⚠️ In case your product is not listed as compatible, we strongly recommend not updating to macOS Tahoe, especially if you depend on the smooth operation of your Steinberg product.
Older products that are not listed here are not supported under macOS Tahoe and will not receive any further updates.
For newer releases or products not listed here, please check the latest system requirements.
2026/03/27
Cubase | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| Cubase LE/AI/Elements/Artist/Pro | 15.0.6 | compatible | native |
| Cubase LE/AI/Elements/Artist/Pro | 14.0.41 | incompatible*** | incompatible*** |
| Cubasis Project Importer | 3.6 | compatible | Rosetta 2** |
Dorico | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| Dorico Pro/Elements/SE | 6.1.10 | compatible | native |
Nuendo | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| Nuendo | 15.0.20 | compatible | native |
| Nuendo | 14.0.41 | incompatible*** | incompatible*** |
| Nuendo Live | 3.0.10 | compatible | native |
| Video Decoder for Avid DNxHD® | 3.0 | compatible | native |
WaveLab | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| WaveLab Elements/Pro | 13.0.0 | compatible* | native* |
| WaveLab Elements/Pro | 12.0.5x | compatible* | native* |
| WaveLab Cast | 2.0.50 | compatible | native |
SpectraLayers | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| SpectraLayers Elements/Pro | 12.0.30 | compatible | native |
VST Connect | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| VST Connect SE/Pro | 5.6 | compatible | native |
| VST Connect Performer | 5.6 | compatible | native |
VST Instruments | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| Backbone | 1.6 | compatible | native |
| Groove Agent/Groove Agent SE | 6.0.20 | compatible | native |
| Groove Agent/Groove Agent SE | 5.2.20 | compatible | native |
| HALion/HALion Sonic | 7.1.40 | compatible | native |
| Padshop | 2.2.0 | compatible | native |
| Retrologue | 2.4.0 | compatible | native |
| The Grand | 3.3 | compatible | native |
VST Live / VST Viewer | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| VST Live | 3.0.10 | compatible | native |
| VST Live | 2.2.60 | compatible | native |
| VST Viewer | 1.0.64 | compatible | native |
Miscellaneous | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| DDP Player | 1.5 | compatible | native |
| Immerse with VST Ambidecoder | 0.0.10 | compatible | native |
| MediaBay | 1.3.20.43 | compatible | native |
| SKI Remote Cubase iC Pro | 1.1.0.15 | compatible | native |
| Steinberg Activation Manager | 1.7.1.1312 | compatible | native |
| Steinberg Download Assistant | 1.38.1 | compatible | Rosetta 2 |
| Steinberg Library Manager | 3.2.50 | compatible | Rosetta 2 |
*If you need to import or burn audio CDs, please delay updating—we're still investigating related crash issues. WaveLab 13 specific known issues.
**Cubase 14/15 needs to run in Rosetta mode for the importer to work. Alternatively, use the DAWproject import option.
***Although general compatibility is provided, since macOS Tahoe 26.1, performance problems have occurred. Details...
2026/03/24
Hardware | |||
| Product | Version |
Intel- based |
Apple silicon- based |
| AXR4T | 3.0.0 | testing | native³ |
| AXR4U | 3.0.0 | testing | native³ |
| UR816C | 4.0.0 | testing | native |
| UR44C | 4.0.0 | testing | native |
| UR24C | 4.0.0 | testing | native |
| UR22C | 4.0.0 | testing | native |
| UR-RT4 | 1.2.0 | compatible 1,2 |
native 1,2 |
| UR-RT2 | 1.2.0 | compatible 1,2 |
native 1,2 |
| UR824 | 2.3.0 | compatible 1,2 |
native 1,2 |
| UR28M | 2.3.0 | compatible 1,2 |
native 1,2 |
| UR44 | 2.3.0 | compatible 1,2 |
native 1,2 |
| UR242 | 1.2.0 | compatible 1,2 |
native 1,2 |
| UR22mkII | 3.1.7 | compatible | native |
| UR22 | 3.1.7 | compatible | native |
| UR12 | 3.1.7 | compatible | native |
| IXO22 | 3.1.7 | compatible | native |
| IXO12 | 3.1.7 | compatible | native |
| CI2 / CI2+ | 1.9.11 | not compatible | not compatible |
| CI1 | 3.1.3 | not compatible | not compatible |
| CC121 | 1.8.0 | compatible | native |
| CMC | 1.1.4 | not compatible | not compatible |
| Nuendo SyncStation | 1.0.20 | compatible | native |
Hardware-related Applications | |||
| Basic FX Suite | 3.0.0 | compatible | native |
| dspMixFx Remote Bridge | 1.1.0 | compatible | native |
¹ Installation of Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver V3.1.7 or later over current latest TOOLS is required.
² Installation of Basic FX Suite V3.0.0 is required for the macOS 26 compatibility of the bundled plug-ins.
³ The name of the digital port is not properly changed when the digital I/O mode is changed (details).