If you are just using the software synth, ignore this. If you are trying to sysex dump to a 1989 Korg M1R, you will likely need to run your DAW in (Right-click Logic/Ableton -> Get Info -> Open using Rosetta). Final Verdict: Should you buy it in 2024? For new producers: Absolutely. It is $49 (often on sale for $25). You get the entire soundbank of one of the best-selling synths of all time. No other plugin gives you that specific "Digital/Filter" grit.
Let’s cut through the noise. Yes. The Korg M1 software runs natively on M1, M2, and M3 Macs. You do not need Rosetta 2 for the plugin itself.
Don't let the M1 chip scare you. Update your Korg Software Pass, re-download, and get back to making music. The "M1" on your Mac and the "M1" in your plugin are finally best friends. Have you tried running the Korg M1 on your new Mac? Did the authorization process make you pull your hair out? Let me know in the comments below.
If you’ve just unboxed a new MacBook Pro or Mac Studio with the M1 (or M2/M3) chip, you’re likely in the middle of the great plugin audit. You know the drill: opening your DAW and waiting to see which old favorites crash.
For many of us, the is top of that anxiety list.
This 1988 workstation defined the sound of house, techno, and 90s pop. From "Organs House" to "Universe," its presets are legally required to be in every producer's toolkit. So, the big question:
