• Windows
  • Multicore processor with 64-bit support
  • Microsoft® Windows® 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit)
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 4GB of available hard-disk space for installation; plus additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1920x1080 or larger display
  • OpenGL 2.0–capable system
  • Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol, WASAPI, or Microsoft WDM/MME
  • USB interface and/or MIDI interface may be required for external control surface support (see manufacturer's specifications for your device)
  • Optional: Optical drive for CD burning
  • Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*
  macOS
  • Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
  • Mac OS X versions 10.10 (Yosemite), 10.11 (El Capitan), or 10.12 (Sierra)
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 4GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1920x1080 or larger display (for best results)
  • OpenGL 2.0–capable system; optional GPU for optimum video playback performance
  • USB interface and/or MIDI interface may be required for external control surface support (see manufacturer's specifications for your device)
  • Optional: Optical drive for CD burning (SuperDrive recommended)
  • Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

Non-Profit:

• Churches:qualify for Non-profit editions
• Libraries:qualify for Non-profit editions and all Microsoft titles.
• Museums:qualify for Non-profit editions and all Microsoft titles