Here’s what you need to know about running the new Universal Binary version of Digital Performer – DP 5.1, on IntelMacs and PowerPC Macs, straight from MOTU:
Using Plug-ins in Digital Performer 5.1
Digital Performer 5.1 is a universal binary application, meaning that it runs natively on either PowerPC or Intel Macs. Per OSX’s design all applications & any plug-ins they use must run entirely natively or non-natively. This means that with DP 5.1 you must use plug-ins that are also universal binaries or that are specific to the type of Mac you have (i.e., PowerPC plug-ins on a PowerPC Mac).
If you’re running DP 5.1 on a PowerPC Mac, you can use universal binary and PowerPC-only plug-ins. You cannot use Intel-only plug-ins.
If you’re running DP 5.1 on an Intel Mac, you can use universal binary and Intel-only plug-ins. You cannot use PowerPC-only plug-ins.
All of the plug-ins included with Digital Performer 5.1 are universal binaries.
Altiverb, VST Wrapper, and other Audio Ease products require updates for DP 5.1 compatibility
For both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs running Digital Performer 5.1, be sure to download and install the very latest versions of VST Wrapper, Altiverb and any other Audio Ease software products before you attempt to run them with Digital Performer 5.1. Audio Ease has recently updated these products to ensure compatibility with Digital Performer 5.1. Visit the Audio Ease website to download updates.
MachFive users require an update for DP 5.1 compatibility
MachFive users should make sure to update to MachFive 1.2.3 before using Digital Performer 5.1. This update is necessary for DP 5.1 compatibility. Click here for the MachFive 1.2.3 update.
Digital Performer 5.1 and Symphonic Instrument, Ethno Instrument, & MX4
Forthcoming updates will provide MAS universal binary plug-ins for these instruments
The current versions of the Symphonic Instrument and Ethno Instrument (1.1.2 and 1.0, respectively) are universal binaries in the AU, RTAS, VST, and standalone formats. Updates which provide universal binary MAS plug-ins for Symphonic Instrument, Ethno Instrument, and MX4 are expected shortly, as well as AU and RTAS universal binary updates for MX4
Also, we’ve been watching threads closely on MOTU-MAC and Unicornation following user experiences with other third-party plug-ins and DP 5.1 Universal Binary compatibility:
Antares Autotune Compatibility Problems With Digital Performer Universal Binary
There have been many reports of immediate crashes with Antares Autotune and DP 5.1. Click here to visit Antare’s website for updates and the latest information.
PSP Audioware – VintageWarmer and others not Intel-Ready yet
WaveArts plug-ins, PowerSuite, TrackPlug, MasterVerb, and others ARE Intel-Ready!
Visit WaveArts download page for the latest updates. Naturally, WaveArts seem to be one of the first companies to be on the ball with this issue. They rock.
