![]() The weakest link is audio output and the USB audio device "glue" in Parallels however other functions (file analysis for example) generally function satisfactorily. Firewire and Thunderbolt audio devices aren't "bridged" in the Virtual Machine environment. The limitation to using the virtual machine approach is that only built-in audio and USB audio devices are supported. Important note, Snow Leopard Server is required, because the client version of Snow Leopard supplied with regular Mac computers won't work. ![]() (Windows also can be installed and run under Parallels.)Ĭreating the virtual machine with Parallels (we used version 10 or 12) and installing Snow Leopard Server is straightforward, and instructions are included with Parallels. If you don't have Parallels an OEM copy is available for $39 from OWC with purchase of an optical drive or SSD storage product or $80 by itself. The Server includes OS 10.6.3 which after installation into the Parallels virtual machine (instructions for installing Snow Leopard Server can be found on the Parallels website and on the Internet) is then updated using the customary Software Update mechanism. OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Server can be purchased from Apple (must be ordered via telephone, 80) for $20, part number MC588Z/A. We've installed and run Mac the Scope / Waavebox under Parallels and Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server 10.6 hosted by OS versions up to 10.12 (Sierra and Parallels 12). Use a virtual machine emulator environment.We regularly use OS X 10.6.8 on Mac Pros (tower model with PCI expansion slots) and a Mid 2010 Mac Mini to run Mac the Scope and Waavebox in our shop for product testing, and in the field (Mac Mini) for making acoustic measurements to optimize speaker placement when setting up our exhibit rooms at audio expos. We'd recommend getting the latest available model that includes OS X 10.6.8. PowerMax and are perfect for running Mac the Scope / Waavebox. Reasonably priced used Mac computers (Mac Minis, laptops, etc.) are available online, e.g. ![]()
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