Older iMac compatability

stuclara · 2025-01-07T13:41:04+00:00

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Hi - just looking at getting back into Djing with a Traktor S4 Mk3 with a couple of turntables. I've got a iMac which I havent used in a while but hopefully it may be suitable to connect with the S4 to solely use for home dj setup. iMac is following spec - realise I may have to update/improve RAM etc.

2.8ghz quad core intel core i5 with 4mb L3 cache and turbo boost to 3.3 ghz

8gb onboard memory

Intel iris pro graphics 6200, 1920 x 1080 pixels

It was installed with OSX so must be from about 2014/15.

Any idea whether this is too old?

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stuclara

Its now unsupported by Apple and was OS Sierra, iMac 16,1 in late 2015 so just under 10 years old

lord-carlos

That should support Traktor 3.4.2

Do you already own a s4 mk3? Because if you now buy it new it will come with Traktor 4, which no longer supports that old of a version.

https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014900358-Compatibility-of-Native-Instruments-Products-on-macOS

stuclara

Perfect thank you - appreciate the direction - that settles that as havent purchased yet and wanted Traktor 4 capability. On the hunt for a value laptop now then!

maniacintosh81

You can try to install a newer macOS with Open Core Legacy Patcher. Maybe this is a good solution for you.

stuclara

Ah spot on - not too bothered about non-OS support as will only be using the iMac for Traktor Pro 4 . Will give that a go first. Tried TP4, Rekordbox and Serato last night and they all require newer OS version. I'm on el-capitan.

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