System requirements
macOS
OS: macOS 12 or higher
Plugin formats: 64-bit AAX, AU, VST2, VST3, plus the standalone app
Processor: Apple Silicon, or 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 or higher
Windows
OS: Windows 10 or higher
Plugin formats: 64-bit AAX, VST2, VST3, plus the standalone app
Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent minimum, Intel Core i7 or AMD equivalent recommended
RAM
Required: 8GB
Recommended: 16GB
Additional information
Storage
Arcade takes about 1.5GB to install. Kits you download add to that, so your total depends on how much you download.
DAW compatibility
Arcade works with all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, Reason, and GarageBand. Compatibility and performance can vary by DAW version, so we recommend using the latest.
Internet connection
Arcade needs an internet connection to log in and download kits. Kits you’ve already downloaded work offline for up to 30 days before Arcade needs to reconnect.
Browser
Arcade uses Safari (Mac) or Edge (Windows) to display its interface, so it needs to be installed and up to date, even if it isn’t your default browser.
Not supported
Arcade isn’t tested on Windows 7, 8, or 8.1. It may run, but we can’t guarantee it will or troubleshoot issues on those versions.
Not compatible with Arcade
macOS 11 and older (the current version of Arcade won’t install)
Mobile operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, Android, ChromeOS, and similar)
Linux, though Windows emulation through WINE may work unofficially
All 32-bit operating systems and DAWs
Arcade runs inside your DAW or as a standalone app on your computer. Standalone hardware like Akai MPC (including MPC One and MPC Sample), Native Instruments Maschine+, and Ableton Push 3 in standalone mode can’t run Arcade on their own, but you can use them as controllers for Arcade in your DAW.