Newer updates to Ventura (e.g. 13.x) may potentially change the performance of some products compared to the original macOS 13 release. Although significant changes in this regard throughout the lifecycle of a version of macOS have historically been rare.
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. If you're using additional software that came bundled with your Focusrite interface (e.g. Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools) then please check the corresponding manufacturer's website for compatibility information.
Based on past experience we would advise waiting for at least a few months after the release of any new operating system before updating in case there are any issues that need to be fixed.
If you receive an error message stating 'System Extension Blocked' after installing Focusrite software/drivers then please see this article.
If you are not getting signal into audio software but playback seems fine, please see this article.
Vocaster Range (Vocaster One, Vocaster Two)
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Scarlett 3rd Gen Range (Solo, 2i2, 4i4, 8i6, 18i8 and 18i20)
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Scarlett 2nd Gen Solo, 2i2 and 2i4
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Scarlett 2nd Gen 6i6, 18i8 and 18i20
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Scarlett 1st Gen Solo, 2i2 and 2i4
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Scarlett 1st Gen 6i6, 8i6, 18i6, 18i8 and 18i20
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Clarett USB Range (2Pre USB, 4Pre USB and 8Pre USB)
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Clarett+ Range
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Red Plugin Suite
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
There is not currently a version of the Red Plugin Suite native to Apple Silicon, so your DAW will need to be run in Rosetta mode in order to use the plugins. To do this, right-click on the DAW in your applications, select 'Get Info' and tick 'Open using Rosetta'.
Clarett Thunderbolt Range (2Pre, 4Pre, 8Pre and 8PreX)
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Saffire FireWire Range (Pro 14, Pro 24, Pro 24 DSP, Pro 26, Pro 40, Liquid Saffire 56)
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? NO
In 2019, after providing a final update to Saffire Mix Control, we publicly announced the end of any further development support for the Saffire Range. Please see our full statement regarding the end of development support for the Saffire Range here.
iTrack Solo
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon? YES
Saffire 6 USB
There are two variants 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 the serial begins "S2" then you have the USB 2.0 variant.
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon (USB 1.1)? NO - The full statement regarding the end of development support for Saffire 6 USB 1.1 can be found here.
Works with Ventura on Apple Silicon (USB 2.0)? YES
For compatibility information on Focusrite Pro products (e.g. RedNet and Red) please see this article.
If we do not list your product, it has not been tested with macOS Ventura and therefore may not work correctly.