System requirements
DAW & OS compatibility
SUS4 plugins work in most modern DAWs on macOS, Windows and Linux. Check your setup before installing.
Operating systems
🖥️ macOS
- Version: macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
- Architecture: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel (64-bit)
- RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB+ recommended
- Formats: AU (Audio Units) and VST3
🪟 Windows
- Version: Windows 10 (version 1809 or later) or Windows 11
- Architecture: 64-bit only
- RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB+ recommended
- Formats: VST3
🐧 Linux
- Version: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Fedora 36+, or equivalent distros
- Architecture: 64-bit only (x86_64)
- RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB+ recommended
- Formats: VST3
DAW compatibility
SUS4 plugins work in any DAW that supports VST3 or AU formats. Below is a non-exhaustive list of tested DAWs.
| DAW | Platforms | Formats |
|---|---|---|
| Logic Pro | macOS | AU, VST3 |
| Ableton Live | macOS, Windows, Linux | VST3 |
| FL Studio | Windows, Linux | VST3 |
| Reaper | macOS, Windows, Linux | VST3 |
| Cubase | macOS, Windows | VST3 |
| Pro Tools | macOS, Windows | VST3 (via wrapper) |
| Studio One | macOS, Windows | VST3 |
| Bitwig Studio | macOS, Windows, Linux | VST3 |
| Reason | macOS, Windows | VST3 |
| Digital Performer | macOS | AU, VST3 |
| Mixcraft | Windows | VST3 |
| Tracktion Waveform | macOS, Windows, Linux | VST3 |
Plugin formats
AU — Audio Units (macOS only)
Apple's native plugin format. Supported in Logic Pro, Digital Performer, and other macOS-native DAWs. Provides deep system integration on Mac.
VST3 — Virtual Studio Technology (cross-platform)
Steinberg's open standard. Supported on macOS, Windows and Linux. Works in Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reaper, Cubase, Bitwig Studio, and most other modern DAWs.
Quick reference
- All plugins are 64-bit — no 32-bit support
- pluginval-validated — every plugin passes JUCE's validation suite on macOS, Windows and Linux
- Apple Silicon native — runs natively on M1/M2/M3/M4 Macs with no Rosetta translation needed
- Arm64 Windows — not currently supported; use x64 Windows on ARM
- Linux audio — requires a working JACK, ALSA or PipeWire audio backend
Not supported
- AAX format (Pro Tools hardware DSP)
- 32-bit plugins or operating systems
- Arm64 Windows (native ARM build)
- VST2 (legacy format — VST3 is required)