Overbridge in macOS Sierra

Elektron Software Overbridge
#56

Actually few software developer decided to give up on development because of the SIP… some other continu updates but not want to work on a SIP Sierra Ready version and give to their owner the possibility to continu to use their software but to their own security responsibility. I have not for now TRIED that… but i will… I just recommend to the one who want to try that to WAIT A BIT THE NEW UPDATE 10.12.1 as Developer have 6 days ago the 10.12.1 beta 4 pushed ! New Macbook Pro coming later this fall (haha remembering another thread and make me smile anyway) with 10.12.1 installed as factory state.

In every case Mac Operating System is considered stable with the magic number 5 (10.11.5 ; 10.12.5)
But 10.12.1 seem to be a good starting point. And i guess Overbridge will not coming so late because of the release of Analog Heat, but i may make mistake here but i hope it’s coming that way. If not i will give up and stuck to ElCapitan until all is ready. In fact in my configuration i just waiting for Overbridge to make the jump. All other things i have graphic design and music studio are READY to Sierra.

Edit : i forget UAD too : Universal Audio will be releasing a software update in November 2016 which will be the first step toward full Sierra compatibility. This UAD software update will allow Thunderbolt UAD-2 and Apollo products to operate under macOS Sierra, however full testing and qualification for Sierra will come later. We plan to offer full macOS Sierra compatibility in a UAD software update in early 2017.

#57

By the way, RME are reporting that USB audio performance is greatly improved on their devices with Sierra.

Fingers crossed, when we get an Overbridge update, I might be able to get more than 2 stereo pairs (Rytm and A4) working!

Matthias said “Apple is soon to release macOS Sierra, 10.12. What makes it a bit special for us audio freaks is that Apple continued to work on their USB stack, and also provides new libraries to be able to use the changed technology in full. According to our tests the result seems very positive for USB audio - it seems more stable, reliable and even quicker by making lower latency settings operational with less dropouts.”. Various feedback indicates that this is indeed the case.

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#58

Do we have any update on the updated Overbridge version that will work with the latest Mac Sierra OS? i know it was due around same time as the AH availability so here we are…

#59

Not due… Expected to be kind of sync together in a commercial logic ! but it’s not a commitment from Elektron if i remember well … but soon i guess

#60

Btw, Virus Ti users have done a bit of digging and come up with a solution for getting the existing drivers working on Sierra.

There’s a chance that something similar could be done for Overbridge.

Edit: There’s certainly an Overbridge .kext in that same directory, so there might be mileage in this. Anyone want to be a guinea pig? :slight_smile: …and it may also be worth seeing if the newly released 10.12.1 makes a difference.

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Not Recognised devices
#61

Well people, it works.

I did exactly what the instructions in the link Purusha provided above and I now have Overbridge working with my Analog Four (1.23c) on macOS Sierra (with the new update pushed out today).

Now, admittedly, I installed the update but did not test overbridge with it without having first tweaked with the above instructions so two possibilities:

  1. The 10.12.1 macOS update fixes Overbridge (could someone test if that alone does the trick?)
  2. The technique that I’ll describe below fixes Overbridge on macOS Sierra.

Here’s the steps I took (modified it a bit from the instructions given on the virus board):

Open the Terminal app.

Copy, as a backup, your Overbridge kernel extension to the desktop:

sudo cp -a /Library/Extensions/ElektronOverbridge.kext/Contents/MacOS/ElektronOverbridge ~/Desktop/

Extract the 64-bit portion of the kernel extension and copy it back to your Extensions system folder:

sudo ditto --arch x86_64 ~/Desktop/ElektronOverbridge /Library/Extensions/ElektronOverbridge.kext/Contents/MacOS/ElektronOverbridge

No reboot necessary, I currently have Overbridge running inside Live 9.7 on macOS Sierra 10.12.1

Wow! Thanks a bunch @Purusha

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#62

As an addendum to my previous message. If, for some reason, you run into trouble with this, you can copy back the original driver you placed on the desktop into the Extensions folder:

sudo cp -a ~/Desktop/ElektronOverbridge /Library/Extensions/
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#63

I just provided the link. It’s the other Virus guys who deserve the credit. :slight_smile:

Good to know it works though.

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#64

I might try the MacOS update first though and let you know.

#65

Weirdly, Overbridge is working for me, before the .1 update, and without the hacks. :confused:

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#66

Thanks for the updates - After getting a MacBook and stupidly updating OS before checking (I was excited) I’m crossing my fingers hoping this is the case for me too when I get home from work.

Didn’t fancy my chances with Terminal and some of the workarounds but keeping an eye here, surely the Overbridge update is close or am I being overly optimistic?

#67

Warning - I’ve just updated to 10.12.1 and the fix isn’t working for Virus Ti at least.

#68

…and the good news is, that Overbridge works - with more channels than I could achieve previously! :smiley:

Just need to work out why Virus isn’t working…

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#69

I guess that what you reported as working ! is probably because you have made an update from El Capitan with Overbridge already Installed. But maybe (and i said maybe) it’s not the same when you make a clean install (i mean create usb stick with bootable sierra, erase hard drive, then clean install) THEN when you install Overbridge it’s (maybe) should be different and not working as in your case. SO TAKE CARE EVERYONE TO BACKUP EVERYTHING BEFORE TRY…

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#70

It is working William, as I said above.

In fact - I finally have the fully working Overbridge system I hoped it would be!

I’ve got 6 channels running from A4 and simultaneously, the same from Rytm! Previously, on El Capitan, I could only run a stereo channel from each. This is a major step forward for me!

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#71

I not said it’s not working i said it should be different behaviour when you make a CLEAN INSTALL (Install SIERRA from Nothing on hard drive) rather to MAKE AN UPGRADE from EL CAP to SIERRA

If you made a clean install, update 10.12.1, install overbridge and it’s working.
SO it’s cool then no need to be worry

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#72

My only concern with this method is - what happens when you then install the Overbridge / Virus TI update for Sierra? Shouldn’t be an issue on paper, but you never know with these things.

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#73

Plus what about People who want to use Ableton Live in 32 bits mode because of 32 bits Plugins…
With that Extraction ? Plus what about warranty covering with software user modification if it’s damage the Machine… i do not Know just have that in mind :slight_smile:

#74

Shouldn’t be a problem Simon. In the worst case, an uninstall and a re-install will cure it.

This method is merely removing the 32 bit drivers from the system.

I honestly can’t see this causing any permanent damage (for what it’s worth, although I’m not a Mac expert, I’m a software engineer who’s worked on drivers for 30+ years).

Btw, I’ve got Virus working. I had to:

Uninstall my existing 5.1.3 suite completely, reboot, then install the 5.1.3.0v2 suite.

Looks like Access still haven’t properly sorted out their upgrading of the suite…

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Analog Heat
#75

Thanks for the assuring answer!

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