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Should You Update to MacOS Sonoma as a Logic Pro User?

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MacOS Sonoma just came out this week. But should you update? Here are some tips to determine if it’s worth it. (Links below)

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Sweetwater Sonoma Compatibility Guide –
Production Expert Compatibility Guide – https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/macos-sonoma-compatibility-the-ultimate-pro-audio-guide
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  1. Hey Chris, you said it all so politely and politically correct. I would put it this way
 If you update immediately, when a new operating system comes out
 You’re an idiot. You might luck out and everything will be fine, but you’re still an idiot. I wait at least three or four months. Also, I just don’t understand why there needs to be a new operating system every year. Friend of mine upgraded too soon and several of his Adobe programs do not work correctly anymore. He had to roll back through Time Machine.

  4. With a fairly new MacBook Pro with AppleMI chip, I hadn't noticed that it was set to auto updates. So it changed to Sonoma last weekend, and my 49-key MIDI controller went crazy, interfacing with Logic Pro X. The controller manufacturer confirmed that they're not ready for Sonoma. Even worse, switching back to Ventura was a nightmare and consumed 3 days of phone calls with Apple and several attempts to switch back. It wasn't until the 4th (of 7) Apple advisor, that I learned that procedures for working on the OS and Time Machine operations are different for the Apple vs the Intel chip machines; the first 3 advisors had given me Intel-based solutions. And even then I needed 3 more advisors to get Ventura back. A music producer friend with 20 years of experience is still working on OS Monterey – i.e. 2 generations back. Now I understand why! Thank goodness I had multiple copies of data back-up.

  5. Put simply
    If you have the latest m2 Mac and you don’t use plug-ins especially from a third-party you’re going to be good to go otherwise leave it alone Just get on with the music
    Or if you love bugs stress and pulling out your hair go for it
    Software developers must truly hate these continual updates nightmarish

  6. Chris I solved my panning problem. I am a moron, my left speaker was on the right side, and my right speaker was on the left side of my desk. I just assumed like a moron that speaker with the volume, treble, and bass knobs should be on the left side, and apparently that is the right side speaker. So I don't need your help with this issue, I was just a moron.

  7. Chris, quick question, why is my logic panning in the wrong speaker? When I pan left, it comes out right speaker, and vice versa. How do i fix this. It is happening in Garageband as well. I am using a mac book pro laptop 2012, and i have a cheap pair of kinyo computer speakers.

  8. I’m always using the oldest version that’s possible and only update when software really needs a Mac Os update. Works perfectly and it’s always very stable.

  11. Before I say anything else, I would like to say that you, Chris, have been such an amazing resource and teacher to me in my learning Logic Pro X as well as my MacBook Pro.
    Almost 3 years have elapsed since my first look into YouTube for help, and I’m happy to tell you that of the masses of people posting videos, your videos and generally your presentations have become my only source for times when I need help..
    Thank you for your kindness and generosity and for making this 52 years old ex iron worker turned joyous (tentatively hopeful) music producer.
    Cheers to you and, blessings to you always.

    Now, I did the update in a brain dead moment and, the pit in my stomach came from my MacBook’s “system too slow” warning becoming the only function which appears to be unhindered by my updated MacBook

    I will check back in at a later time and Will hopefully have a brighter report to share.
    ap 🙏

  13. Your channel is truly awesome love your vids!! Very informative, could you describe in detail how to set up a proper headphone/cue mix in logic I don’t seem to understand. I’ve watched the vid you made on this and it seems you can only do this if your interface has separate internal software am I correct? I have a UA 476p which was 4 outputs a two headphone inputs, is it achievable?

  16. I just checked with Waves and they told me that they haven't tested with Sonoma, (Waves v14 is not compatible) so if you use waves do not update. And v 14 was there latest update. As far as logic itself I would not update until the next logic update comes and it tells you it needs you to update. Otherwise it's probably not completely configured for it.

  18. I’m using Catalina, Monterey & Ventura.
    I boot off external Thunderbolt enclosures so My Mac’s have the same macOS they originally came with.
    I’ll update to Sonoma on one (external enclosure) to test it out.
    This way if something breaks I’ll have my other older drives to fall back to.
    But, I will say for music production, if it ain’t broke why fix it.

  20. i’ve been on the beta of Sonoma since July. it hasn’t presented a single problem either Logic or any of my third party plugins. beautiful OS. nothing to be scared of

  23. This vid is about a major update. But even intermediate small updates can ruin your system. An intermediate update of Monterey whiped my whole midi setup from my system. So, if updating is not necessary, and all your gear is working well, then don’t update. You cannot afford the troubles for a few gimmicks.

  25. After Slate plugins took over half a year to get their plugins working on Monterey, I just stay a year behind on my system as Logic always seems to support the previous OS for that length of time.

  26. I wish the current logic was for availble for older intel macs.
    And newermac could go back a couple versions. To ealier os versions.

    Thats the one thing i hate about macs they update the system way too much and they dont allow new machines to go back a few is versions and vice versa.
    Very soon no intel macjines will be able to run the latest os.
    Fortunately they can run tne latest windiws and linux.

    The other problem is on newer macs once the internal drive goes your machine is bricked.
    And will not even boit from external drives.

    Apple needs to fix this on m1 and m2 machines as you cannot replace the ssd or memory ever.

  30. This is excellent advice. I've been using Logic since the early 90s and have many plug-ins and out board gear that are often compromised if I update an OS to early!

  32. Jeez, I’ve been subbed to you before your mustache went grey! (No worries, I’m pushing 60) I love your content. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙏

  36. I really wish I saw this before I updated. My interfaces work but I can't get any sound out of Logic X when plugged into my interfaces. I guess I'll just have to wait for some updates.

  37. Updated my M1 mini without thinking about it. Scarlett 2i4 and MPK mini work fine. Neural DSP is good . I did look up izotope though and it's technically not supported, but I haven't tried it yet.

  39. I will only update when the plugin alliance releases their version…previously I updated earlier and struggled a lot… I can't even use the paid versions lol 😂