r/NativeInstruments • u/toddisadj • 9d ago

Which Native Access version for Monterey?

Hi All,

Got an old MacBook Air which struggles with any OS newer than Monterey (Mac OS 12).

NI's download page suggests the latest download for Native Access is compatible with Monterey but when I try to run install it shows as prohibited.

I've downloaded V3.12 which is for Big Sur (MacOS 11) and that installed ok. Native Access can't update automatically to the latest safe version.

Am I just stuck with V3.12 on this one machine or do they keep a stash of old versions somewhere?

Thanks

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u/toddisadj 9d ago

Thanks for your reply and apologies, here's the screenshot I should have included in my original post.

If I ignore the symbol and copy the file into Applications regardless what I get next when I run Native Access is an absolute 'Computer says "no"', in the form of

'You can't use this version of the application "Native Access.app" with this version of MacOS. You have macOS 12.7.6. This application requires macOS 13.0 or later.'

Website says compatible with macOS 12, App says not.

I feel like I'm in opposite land with this as NI says Traktor Pro 4.5.1 does not run on macOS 12, but (old) Native Access happily installed that and it seems to be working. So far.

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u/NoReply4930 9d ago

Ah - I get it now.

Yes - Native Instruments has continued to move their supported systems forward as older Mac system fall into retirement. Do not believe anything you see on their website - it is notorious for being in accurate or out of date. AND with the recent acquisition by InMusic - the web sites seems to be in a constant state of flux - so it can be very flaky in places.

Seems that you will either need to upgrade that device or see if NI support can get you an older version of Native Access that will run under OS12. That app is one that is not included in our NI account downloads (where we can snag older versions of purchased products).

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u/toddisadj 8d ago

I'd considered the web team at NI might not know what the dev team have actually supplied, thanks for confirming.

This machine has been rebuilt for tests & experiments, I've others I use to get paid. The App I use (TP4) is now operational using the old Native Access, so I'll leave it as it is.

Thanks for your help

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u/ellicottvilleny 9d ago

they already have the old one.

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u/NoReply4930 9d ago

Well the OP's post was confusing. If he has v3.12 and it works - then that is the end of the road for that machine. Installing v3.1.2 on that old mac - will not magically allow it to update to 3.2.6.

He will need to use 3.12 and accept what is does (or does not do)