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10.13 High Sierra (Sep 2017) / last audio app versions that support high sierra 10.13.6

« Last post by chrisNova777 on July 10, 2025, 02:30:59 PM »

Logic Pro X 10.4.8 (dec 2019)
https://gearspace.com/board/apple-logic-pro/1290949-10-4-8-out.html
https://archive.org/details/logic-pro-x-10.4.8-macinstalledon-mac-book-air-12-high-sierra

Ableton Live 11
you can also run ableton live 9 or 10 on high sierra
https://www.ableton.com/en/release-notes/live-11/ (12 requires macOS 11 Big Sur or higher)
https://archive.org/details/AbletonLive11LiteInstaller

Cubase 11.0.41 (2021)
you can also run cubase 9 or 10 on high sierra
https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubase-11-0-41-maintenance-update-released/744549
https://o.steinberg.net/en/support/unsupported_software/cubase/cubase_11/cubase_pro_11.html
https://o.steinberg.net/en/support/unsupported_software/cubase/cubase_11.html

pro tools 2020.12
https://kb.avid.com/pkb/articles/Download/Pro-Tools-2020-12-Release-Info
download avid link? https://www.avid.com/products/avid-link#Downloads

Reason 12 (Sept 2021)
Reason 11 is also compatible with macOS High Sierra (10.13).
requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later.  "While older versions of Reason were not compatible with High Sierra due to the introduction of the APFS file system, Reason 12 and later versions are designed to work with it. "
reason 12 can be downloaded frm this page using torrent client https://help.reasonstudios.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002216653-Download-using-BitTorrent

Reason 10.1.1+ Reason 9.5.3++
https://www.reasonstudios.com/en/reason/updates
https://help.reasonstudios.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002216873-Reason-Studios-products-and-macOS-High-Sierra

Digital Performer 9.52
https://motu.com/en-us/download/product/324/

Digital Performer 10.13 (Oct. 13, 2020)
is mentioned as a specific version compatible with macOS 10.13 https://motu.com/en-us/download/product/352/?platform_family=any&download_type=installer

REAPER v6.83 - October 11, 2023
https://www.reaper.fm/download-old.php?ver=6x

Garageband 6 through 10.3.4
https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1in0GAPPX83-VCLKYO4A1LeENkEnwN2UP&export=download (doesnt work?)
https://web.archive.org/web/20170803194557/http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/43/39/061-5890/y2FxthySsyd2PSt3zfZ4mz3XkbqdGZPDZc/GarageBandExtraContent.tar
GarageBand version 6.0.5 is the last compatible version for macOS High Sierra. If you have previously purchased GarageBand, you can download it from your Purchases tab in the App Store. Otherwise, the latest version (10.4.12 or later) requires macOS 13.5 or later. The newest GarageBand version compatible with macOS High Sierra (10.13) is GarageBand 10.3.5. id say go with this download first: https://archive.org/details/garage-band-10.3.4

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"high sierra" is the budget hackintosh level, it works with most Nvidia GPUs and other left over gear like the core 2 duo cpus + motherboards
perfect for repurposing for audio production hobby use, while you can get by using it to browse the net
its def on its way out in favor of newer options, but it just might give u access to the software you already own?

basically its gear from 2013-2020 mixed with software from the late 2010's + early 2020s to have one of these builds

i would think theres alot of programs and content that is 32bit that may never be ported to 64bit thats why this topic is important. as most of you already probably know high sierra + mojave are the last macosx os that support 32bit applications

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General / Miscellaneous / hdmi 2.0 (2013) first supported after 2015

« Last post by chrisNova777 on July 10, 2025, 12:18:34 PM »

HDMI 2.0 was released on September 4, 2013. It's also known as HDMI UHD by some manufacturers. This version increased the maximum bandwidth to 18.0 Gbit/s, enabling support for 4K video at 60Hz with 24 bit/px color depth, among other features.

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General / Miscellaneous / Re: thanks to all for the private messages

« Last post by smoot smooth.as.silk on July 09, 2025, 04:35:41 AM »

sorry im not able to respond to them in a timely manner
it would be best to just make your comments publicly on the site here

Here's the first public message.

Since you have a great forum,  I'd like to give you some free advice. I hope this is useful to you.

It's also a good idea to remove this advice from this forum, as others can see it too. There are bad people out there, after all. Hopefully, you have at least a backup. I hope this is helpful.

1. Complicated action:   https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=555034.msg3934593#msg3934593

My advice is to secure this website with an SSL certificate. The reason for this is that if someone logs in here as a user, a hacker can intercept it. This is because it's not encrypted. SSL makes it safe, Consequently, it could be misused. You could use https://letsencrypt.org for this. But some caution regarding implementation is advised. You need a good backup, in case something goes wrong. Or, if this website is running on a VPS, you can clone it and test it first.

Indeed, it's all very technical, but that's the way it is.

2. Simple action: Firewall, and very effective

Also, you don't have a firewall running on your forum. Very dangerous. It will save you a lot of headaches and trouble. This isn't too complicated. The database, in particular, is open on port 3306.

For your website, you only need to open ports 80 and 443 SSL. Opening port 22 is very dangerous; this is the basis of the SSH CLI system.

Ask your administrator to arrange this.
It looks like this is your provider's address:

31.142.63.50.host.secureserver.net

Currently "open" isn't a good idea unless it's necessary. 80 and 443 are required for the website. Other options aren't.

Discovered open port 80/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 3306/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 110/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 25/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 995/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 587/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 443/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 143/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 22/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 21/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 465/tcp on 50.63.142.31
Discovered open port 993/tcp on 50.63.142.31

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1990s / Re: Power Supplies for Old School Daws

« Last post by smoot smooth.as.silk on July 09, 2025, 03:56:47 AM »

As long as the interface matches the motherboard. Check the PCI specification of your motherboard and the card's supplier. A sound card doesn't use a lot of power. Compare this to a GPU video card, which requires an additional power supply.      Is that what you mean or want to know?

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Hardware Samplers & MPCs / Re: roland s- series samplers

« Last post by smoot smooth.as.silk on July 09, 2025, 03:46:10 AM »

Does anyone here still use the old 12-bit S-series samplers from Roland? Like the S-10, S-50, MKS-100, S-220, S-330, and W-30, before the 16-bit machines? I love the raw sound and workflow.

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synths - 1990s / Re: 19" Roland JV-880 (1992) multi timbral synthesizer module

« Last post by smoot smooth.as.silk on July 09, 2025, 03:39:44 AM »

Its a good machine. I love the JV series. I own the JV-1080.  Personally, I prefer a hardware synth to a VST. But that's a personal choice. Especially the Roland modules, which are no longer manufactured. A dying breed. But a very solid design. They still work 30 years later. Sometimes the capacitors, power supply, or LCD need replacing. The Rack version of the JV series shows that they are very solidly made with high-quality components. You rarely find defective machines online. I think you've made a good choice. Have fun!  Let me know what you think of this JV. I also think there will be demand in the future, as others discover its power and possibilities.   

A interesting video:   

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1990s / Power Supplies for Old School Daws

« Last post by zzefiro on July 09, 2025, 01:15:24 AM »

I'm afraid to run vintage audio cards in my G4 or Win 98se BX builds not knowing specifically how the power supplies are operating or testing at.
I'm not so worried about my WinXP laptop audio card setups for some reason.
Any guidance towards decent power supplies or power gurus that can help me out?
Thanks.

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Steinberg Cubase / Re: Cubase 3.65 For PC (Late 1998?) Windows 95/98

« Last post by zzefiro on July 09, 2025, 12:59:50 AM »

I think I may have this.  I feel like I've bought all your oldschooldaw cubase items from ebay, maybe?

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synths - 1990s / Re: 19" Roland JV-880 (1992) multi timbral synthesizer module

« Last post by zzefiro on July 09, 2025, 12:31:51 AM »

I purchased my first Roland last month.  A JV-880. Excited to hear what It and I can do.

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Commodore Amiga / Amiga Music 2025

« Last post by chrisNova777 on July 06, 2025, 01:55:22 PM »