Overbridge & macOS Big Sur

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#270

Hey just thought I’d mention for folks that already updated to Big Sur and want to use overbridge that it’s now very easy with apfs to have multiple macOS versions running on a machine. You could install Catalina or if you install Mojave you’d have a partition that still can run 32bit apps as well…

Edit: I should add to do your own research first and make a backup, proceed at your own risk, etc…

I have been researching a Mojave/Catalina dual boot and that seems to work OK but I have read about some issues using Big Sur and older OS’s… Perhaps they were jist with Big Sur beta and are resolved with the latter updates, I’m not sure… I figured since its an apple support doc it would be safe to post but I don’t know for sure…

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#271

So I should partition my computer, re-install Ableton and all vsts on the partition and then I can use Overbridge? You are joking right?

#272

I’d guess it’s more of a friendly work around than a joke.

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#273

I know and thank you for the advice - just getting a bit frustrated with this nothing against any of you guys

#274

I didn’t tell you to do anything my friend. Just giving an option that some folks might want to explore and of course others won’t…

I’m actually stoked on the idea of a Mojave/Catalina dual boot because I feel Mojave is more of a polished end of an era OS before Catalina starts making changes and is more experimental, Mojave is quite stable and can run 32bit apps. Catalina is required however to run the latest Logic and other software I’m sure will follow. I’m going to try to share sound libraries and other things to minimize double installs…

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#275

In case people have already read my comment and are indeed interested, I’ve now attached a warning, do your own research, make a backup, proceed at your own risk, etc… As I realize its a drastic thing to do and I can’t guarantee it will work or that ypu wont lose data…

#276

Why do you need OB so badly. You can use audio/midi over usb. The only difference is that you can’t record 8 channels at the same time. It is slightly more work, since you need to record channels separately. But that is only 8-10minutes. Rest is same.

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#277

I’m checking Elektron’s IG feed and the forum everyday for the Big Sur fix, but I have to say, I have zero beef with Elektron for the wait. It sure sux for everyone, but I don’t doubt for a second that they are on this and doing it right, and want to get this out as much as everyone here.

I definitely learned a lesson not to upgrade my OS X until I know what the launch paths are for my audio setups.

One thing though, I’d love it if Elektron had a more open way to allow users to try the beta. It was only offered somewhere within this mega thread, and I missed out. Surely they can just have a dedicated post or page for willing beta users?

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#278

I think they already had more than enough users. If you allow a lot of people then it will put a massive strain on the testers. In order to keep up with all the findings. And most probably there will be a lot of duplicates. Hence it doesn’t make sense to add more people than required.

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#279

I have tried to suss this work around out but so far I have been unsuccessful.
I know this is a lot to ask but would you be able to upload a video or a detailed explanation on how to do this? I would be mega grateful as I really want to record into Ableton. Thanks in advance.

#280

OB saves four audio connections. My Interface has six inputs - without OB I’d have to get a mixer or a new interface. Also with OB I can get each track separately into my DAW.

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#281

Will the beta work for an Intel Mac too? If so, I’d love to try it too!

I’m on:
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
Processor: 2.4 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9
Memory: 64 GB 2667 MHz DDR4
Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8 GB
Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB

I’m on Catalina today, but will upgrade to Big Sur as soon as you say you’re ready. All the other plugin developers I rely on (Universal Audio, Genelec, Native Instruments, Izotope, Soundtoys, Fabfilter, Celemony, Eventide, Moog, Novation, etc.) have supported Big Sur for a while now, but I’ve been holding out to maintain Elektron compatibility with Logic Pro as I’m fairly invested in your ecosystem too at this point (DN, DT, A4MKII, ARMKII).

Thanks!

#282

Hi,

Beta group is already closed. Whether it will work on intel/M1 etc that is not clear yet. Will need to wait for the release

#283

Hello Elektronauts!

Since the beta is Closed, and only device I have is BigSur M1 MacBookPro I need to ask:

"Is there any date set for the release?"

Thank you,
Jan

#284

Elektron rarely pre-announces release dates and has not so far done so for this release.

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#285

No

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#286

Ok. Thanks! :slight_smile:

#287

“ahead of potential release” …6 months later :frowning:

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#288

@Elektron — Help manage our expectations here. Is it going to be 1 week, 1 month, another 6 months until this is resolved?

The wait is one thing, not bringing us on the journey and helping us understand the challenges you’re facing and what the timeframe looks like is another.

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#289

I agree - we need some perspective here, the waiting is as bad as the pandemic… I started using Big Sur beta in July last year… (I know -my problem at that time), but Big Sur is now out and Elektron should have had access to developer version almost a year ago. In fact they should be working on the next macOS and Apple silicon Macs now.

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