This really puts thing's in perspective. The topic is so important and I've never seen it covered quite this way. THX

Thanks for the video. I've been on macOS since April and not too many talks about this from a audio production standpoint. Great video.

Very useful and well explained. thank you🙏🏽

This is EXACTLY WHAT i was needing to know. Thank you for this gold🙏🙏🙏🙏

this guy explains everything so well. another great video.

Thanks Chris, These are type of videos we all need to see.

Thanks. This will certainly give me more peace of mind when updating.

Chris, you earned my sub. with this. Keep this type of content coming!!! 👊😉

Very good tips that can help save you a lot of time and troubles in case of incompatibility e.g. with Logic! Thanks very much for these suggestions. 💪🏻👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

Nice !! Compressing the application as a back up was a good tip :).

I went ahead with the Sonoma update and Logic Pro 11 straight away…..no problem so far.

Thanks for sharing your insight Chris. I'd like to add (if you didn't already) that it's very wise to NOT upgrade anything (MacOS, Logic Pro, etc.) when you're in the middle of project or gig. I've done this before and it turned into a nightmare with Logic Pro issues galore.

Still on Ventura. I’ll update to Sonoma on its last day when it’s still current this Fall. Rinse repeat next year.

Just updated to Sonoma and LP 11.

This is the reason why engineers are picky about which company’s plugins we buy. Quick turnaround time on Mac updates and continued support are built into the pricing structure of purchasing plugins & should be heavily considered when buying!

A far better advice is to follow the one year rule. That is to work from the assumtion that you should always stay one year behind on the OS. This is especially important, when dealing with audio software. Most other types of software (video editors, graphics, spreadsheets, etc.) only require that the application itself is compatible. This isn't true for DAWs, though. They rely on software (drivers, plugins, etc.) from lots of different vendors, to work reliably together. When a new OS version is released, start checking the websites of all the manufactures of software you rely on (even those that you have recieved compatibility mails from). If there is one vendor that you can't comfirm compatibility from, after one year, contact the vendors support. Not only should you check for compatibility with your OS, but compatibility with your DAW as well. Once you have confirmed compatibility for ALL software you use, then it's time to upgrade. NOT before! All the sexy new features are useless, if they crash your DAW. Of cause, all the advice about thoroughly backing up everything, before upgrading, is still vital!

I got burned on the Sonoma 14.4 update. Lesson learned

Another point to add, test your backups. Aka do a Restore. The amount of people I know who backup, but have never even tested their DR process is crazy. Don't wait until it breaks!

Sonoma 14.5 & Logic Pro 11 on an M1 MacBook Pro. Flawless.

This guy and the knowledge he has is endless and I’m now a pro mixer due to this guy

Yes to add, do you have a video of how to do a Mac OS Backup?

I have my installed MacOS on a fast external SSD (Thunderbolt connection). If I would update MacOS, I have the option to use a new SSD in the external enclosure. That way, I have the previous installation ready to swap when needed. That would take me probably less than 10 minutes. And if I don't need to go back to the previoud Msc OS, then I have a bootable backup which you can never have too many of. Extra benefits: I don't have to pay for Apple's SSD upgrades when getting a new Mac.

Hi Chris, do you have a video where you show how to do a Mac OS update?👍🏾

Still on Ventura, I’m afraid some plugins will still break

Chris, I have an intel machine but would like to update to Logic 11. I gather the stem splitting and chromaverb will not work but should I do it at all? I cannot really justify buying a new computer. What are your thoughts?

Is it safe to update to Sonoma?

2 rules....... Never update without a reason, there almost never is a reason good enough and worth the risk. Wait a few months at least and don't forget the update for your current os. Scroll down the will appear inder the latest update (when you check the orange dot and see Sanoma for example there could be a Ventura update waiting. People think they need to turn off auto update (this is not necessary major update wil ask you anyway to install) i know its scary but I am not kidding....

Thanks for this. Logic 11 has apparently reworked the samples on some of their instruments. Any word on how this would affect me if I have instances of these instruments on Logic X? Thanks again.

i have hackintosh running ventura , logic 11

seems like it used to be way more of an issue back in the day than it is now. i used to be paranoid but now i dont really care.

Session Musicians loading is real slow ?

I always update on day one of updates and never have a problem. I also do not rely on creating music for my income. My habits might in general help everyone have a more stable system. Firstly, never use hardware that requires drivers. That also means they are core audio compliant. A driver can't be incompatible if there is no driver. Second, I pay close attention to software vendors whose software tends to break with new system updates. I simply will not use their offerings. Fabfilter good, Slate bad. In using things that have a history of not breaking and avoiding software that has a history of new-system incompatibilities has this hobbyist worry free since the very first Mac came out in 1984 all the way through to today.

Thank you Jesus !