hosapi
HOSAPI Framework is a system framework component from Hercules that provides driver and hardware abstraction functionality for Hercules audio interfaces and DJ controllers. It serves as the underlying integration layer between Hercules hardware devices and macOS applications like Serato DJ, Virtual DJ, Traktor, and other professional audio and DJ software. The framework enables communication between hardware control surfaces and host applications without requiring per-application driver installation.
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1 suggestionHOSAPI Framework is a system-level component bundled with Hercules hardware drivers and control software, not a standalone application. It cannot be updated separately from Hercules' main driver package. To ensure this framework has a native Apple Silicon build compatible with your hardware, download and run the latest Hercules driver installer from the vendor's support website — specify your device model and your Mac's architecture, and Hercules' installer will deploy both the framework and any associated drivers in the correct native format. If you are unsure which Hercules product you own, check System Settings → General → About for your Mac architecture (look for "Apple Silicon" or an M-series chip designation), then visit Hercules' support portal to find the matching driver download. As of today's date, you have approximately 28 months before Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), so reinstalling the latest Hercules driver package from the vendor is the appropriate step to secure a native build.
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