Logic pro compatible with Ventura

[violin60]

Hi, firstly I'm a total computer novice!
I've bought an imac with Ventura 13.0.1 and thought I'd be able to run Logic pro but unfortunately I can't as the newest version from the App store needs Sonoma... has anyone got any ideas of getting around this without having to buy another mac!?
Thanks Leo

 

[bogdanw]

What iMac model is it? Maybe it can be officially updated beyond Ventura.
Apple Support - Identify your iMac model https://support.apple.com/108054

 

[violin60]

Afraid not as I've already tried... I think I need a mac with a M1 chip

 

[bogdanw]

macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers
iMac (24-inch, 2023)
iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
https://support.apple.com/105113

 

[violin60]

Yeah thanks but I don't really have the £ to get another mac, so was wondering if there's a way of getting an old logic program that will work with Ventura

 

[bogdanw]

Is your iMac model a secret?
Based on release notes, Logic Pro 10.7.7 should work in Ventura.
https://support.apple.com/106014
This should be a link for the trial dmg
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/L...F99E-4BAD-AB27-1070F1A42BDB/LogicProTrial.dmg
from https://web.archive.org/web/20230207001958/https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/trial/

 

[violin60]

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[bogdanw]

Please remove the image, as it contains the serial number.
It is iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) https://support.apple.com/111969 and Ventura is indeed the last macOS that can be installed https://support.apple.com/102861

 

[benmuetsch]

It's such a shame, of course there are compatible versions of Logic Pro running on your iMac and Ventura, but Apple only allows to download an older version if you once bought it WHILE your Mac was compatible.

Workaround: login to your Apple ID on a friends newer Mac, buy Logic but don't download, logout, download latest compatible version from your iMac.