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Error in GarageBand with macOS 12 and 13

Most of Cherry Audio's plugins* are not compatible with Garageband under macOS 12 (Monterey) and macOS13 (Ventura) on computers with the Intel chip while the macOS Gatekeeper security feature is enabled.  Cherry Audio doesn't recommend disabling Gatekeeper.

On Macs with the M1/M2 chip in Ventura, you are offered an option to lower the security setting for Garageband and that will correct the issue.

Example of a typical error message from Garageband under MacOS 12.x:

Example from a Mac with the M1/M2 chip in Ventura:

*Voltage Modular does not have this issue.

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  1. Greg B

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  1. Danny Le Vrai

    Hello Greg, I hope you’re well.


    I had to go back to Garageband  and I’ve just found out that I cant use my plugins anymore.


    Wi there be a fix for this issue in the future ?