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3 USB
WINDOWS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OS: Windows 7 SP1 or newer (all versions compatible with x86 or x64).
CPU: Intel Core 2 @1.6 GHz or better, or AMD equivalent.
Memory: 1GB minimum.
USB: USB 2.0 support required.
Driver: A USB driver is required for use under Windows operating systems.
The Windows drivers can be downloaded at http://www.fractalaudio.com/FM9
Step-by-step instructions are included with the installer.
MAC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OS: OS X 10.9 or later required for USB audio. An issue in older OS X versions causes audio pops.
Note: Older Mac OS versions may work for MIDI-over-USB (Fractal-Bot, FM9-Edit, etc.).
CPU: Intel or Apple M1 Processor.
Memory: 512MB minimum.
USB: USB 2.0 support required.
Driver: No driver is required for Mac OS.
Important: If you are using a USB-C to USB adapter on a newer Apple computer, plug the USB-C adapter into a
the port on your Mac rst, allow it several seconds to “wake up” and then connect a USB cable and FM9 into
the adapter.
COMPUTER INTEGRATION
3 USB
With a USB connection to a computer, the FM9 provides 8×8 audio interface capabilities, including computer
audio playback, recording, and re-amping in your DAW or other audio applications. A driver is required for
Windows operating systems. No driver is required for Mac operating systems.
In addition, a computer connection provides high-speed “MIDI-over-USB” for remote control of the FM9, plus
backups, updates, editing, and more.