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Yes, that computer will run Mojave.
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A further question! My older MacBook (2012) is also running High Sierra and coping with multiple tracks running Studio One. Is there any advantage to upgrading that to Catalina or will it slow it down cos it’s 8 years old?
Thanks @Octatonic!
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210222
this is the list of machines that can run Catalina.
You will need a fair amount of RAM.
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Looks like 2012 one is on the cusp - it has 16GB RAM
and an SSD but I think I will stick with High Sierra and may go to Mojave for the Air (only has 4GB).
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Some Presonus hardware is still not supported... and some of it won't be.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
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16GB should be fine- 8GB is ok, 4GB isn't something I would recommend.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
Hard to say- usually when a machine is running slow I BFR it (backup, format, reinstall all apps).
If you just upgrade the existing OS then you may inherit any issues you have- it depends on what is the case of the slowdown.
Check you don't have applications that will not work under Catalina.
I have only just upgraded my final machine to Catalina because I had a couple of apps I needed that were 32bit.
Even still I have a version of Mojave on an external drive so I can boot into it when I need to.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
Looks like Mojave for both then! It’s the desert for me - hope the mescaline supplies hold up!
Thanks all - can always rely on the Fretboard family for ‘sound’ advice (did you see what I did there?!?!)
I run Mojave & it's been very fast & stable.
Best of luck whatever you decide to do.
I went to Catalina because I bought a new Mac Pro which came with it.
Fortunately everything worked, even Pro Tools HDX which wasn't certified but it was a risky thing to do on a primary machine.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
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https://everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/
I prob have a DMG of LION but your have to set your clock back to fool the identifier before installing it
Only the late 2009 ones will take El Cap in my experience as the earlier ones aren't 64 bit compatible ... I will see if I can find Lion