This article covers the compatibility of Focusrite products with versions of macOS. Select your version below to see details. Information can be found for both Apple silicon (M-series) and Intel Macs.
Our testing was conducted using various beta versions, the 'Golden Master' and ultimately the release version of each macOS version.
Products where compatibility is in ORANGE 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 and hardware you use to make music is also compatible before updating; 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 Focusrite software or drivers then please see this article: My interface isn't appearing on my Mac.
YES— Scarlett Mix Control does not function. Scarlett 1st Gen devices are still class compliant, so they will pass audio, but they will not be recognised by Scarlett Mix Control.
YES— Scarlett Mix Control does not function. Scarlett 1st Gen devices are still class compliant, so they will pass audio, but they will not be recognised by Scarlett Mix Control.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
NO — We recommend against using Saffire Firewire with macOS Sequoia 15 on Intel-based systems, it may still work but this is untested and we have seen issues since macOS Sonoma 14 where the Saffire is not recognised.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
If your product is not listed in either article, it has not been
tested with
this version of macOS. Therefore, it may not function correctly.
macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 — Clarett Thunderbolt
We have been made aware of an issue on some systems running macOS Sonoma
14.6.1 that may prevent our Thunderbolt
driver loading correctly. Apple has fixed this issue in the newest version
of Sonoma. Any affected users
should update to macOS Sonoma 14.7.
macOS Sonoma 14
Click the name of each product to access the downloads, including control software, user guides and drivers.
NO — We recommend against using Saffire Firewire with macOS Sonoma 14 on Intel-based systems, it may still work but this is untested and we have seen issues on Sonoma where the Saffire is not recognised.
NO— We have found that iTrack Solo will not appear as an audio device when connected to Intel Macs running macOS 14. We are currently looking into this but advise iTrack Solo users to not update to macOS 14.
YES— iTrack Solo interfaces appear to work with Apple Silicon computers running macOS 14. However, due to the issue with Intel-based Macs, we would recommend that all iTrack Solo users not update to macOS 14.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
NO— We recommend against using Forte with macOS Sonoma 14. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it is run on macOS Sonoma 14.
NO— We recommend against using Forte with macOS Sonoma 14. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it is run on macOS Sonoma 14.
NO — We recommend against using Saffire Firewire with macOS Ventura 13 on Intel-based systems, it may still work but this is untested and we have seen issues on Ventura where the Saffire is not recognised.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
NO— We recommend against using Forte with macOS Ventura 13. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it is run on macOS Ventura 13.
NO— We recommend against using Forte with macOS Ventura 13. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it is run on macOS Ventura 13.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
NO— We recommend against using Forte with macOS Monterey 12. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it's run on macOS Monterey 12.
NO— We recommend against using Forte with macOS Monterey 12. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it's run on macOS Monterey 12.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
NO— We recommend against using Forte with macOS Big Sur 11. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it's run on macOS Big Sur 11.
NO— We recommend against using Forte with macOS Big Sur 11. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it's run on macOS Big Sur 11.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
NO— We recommend against using Forte with macOS Catalina 10.15. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it's run on macOS Catalina 10.15.
NO— Clarett+ interfaces are class compliant, and are likely to work with Mojave as a basic audio device. However, the earliest version of Focusrite Control to support Clarett+ will not run on Mojave 10.14.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
*There are two versions of the Saffire 6 USB — one is a USB 1.1 device and the other is USB 2.0. To check which variant you have you can reference the serial number on the underside of the unit:
If the serial begins "SU" then you have the USB 1.1 variant.
If it begins with "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
