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

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

*Links to check out*

[chicagobob]

I updated and took the chance. So far everything is working for me. I have a lot of plugins but I haven’t tried everything but everything I have tried has worked. This is a better start than any other OS launch

[guitar.knackshack]

I think it's a good idea to wait 2-3 months after the updates come out before updating, that way bug issues etc. are usually addressed and fixed, or at least known and shared to the mainstream. Thanks Chris, awesome vid.

[vamphyriireveriesmusicchan]

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 🙏

[leefoster]

Updated and all ok - no issues with any plug ins 👍🏻👍🏻😎💪🏻

[BramComposer]

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.

[bucketofnoises]

FYI, Neural DSP, Arturia and Toontrack plugins work super fine. That’s all I use as third party plugins.

[kaysha]

Apple's yearly pace is not easy on these small companies 😂
Usually some brands like NI take their time, but everybody smaller is usually on time. But I always check for all the websites until I upgrade.
There's no need to upgrade because of the hype. Thanks for the links

[claireika]

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!

[coldacre]

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

[absolutisimo]

You called it! I successfully upgraded 3 Macs (Studio, Mini M1, MBP 2019 Intel). I do basic amateur Logic Pro production on a personal "bucket list" album, primarily on the Studio with Akai MPKmini mkIII, Scarlet 2i2, and AT2020 XLR mic, and all went very well. Only 2 plug-ins (Air Velvet & Hybrid) that went south with Ventura last year continue to not validate. Your advice on putting multiple OS on same SSD is sound. I do that on my Intel MBP 2019 with Catalina, Win10 (bootcamp) and Sonoma on it now. I get the caution with pros and expensive plug-ins, so just saying my amateur stuff all worked well on Sonoma. Thanks for all you do!

[iforgot]

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.

[-KingOfKhaos]

I’m on latest update, but then, I’m also running a 2023 MacBook Pro as my Logic Pro station. So far all plugins work, including Vital, and all Arturia synths including Pigments 4. All AmpliTube plugins work as well. I haven’t checked any others, but then, they are barely used for most project anyway. I’m also not in the middle of any deadlines so there’s that as well.

[bnc]

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.

[lantrick]

I literally just updated to Ventura 6 weeks ago. 

14.2 is when I'lll consider it. I'll let the trailblazers find the problems for me.

[johnvender]

Good advice. I also have a policy of never installing .0 release of any major operating system update.

[EarleHolder]

Thank you so much for this helpful information. There were many developers in the list you provided that suggested "not" to upgrade until they had finished their testing. Cheers

[TexasJackdaw]

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. 🙏

[richarddelconnor]

An update here would be nice. Is Sonoma okay for Kontakt and its plugins?

[customjohnny]

Thanks for the heads up, Chris! Cool flannel by the way 😎

[roadaheadmedia]

Great points, thanks! I've had two major outages following updates.