MOTUCoreUACAudioServerPlugin
Universal version latest seen at v2.0.2+b72db03fb · Reported by 16 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (8):
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MOTUCoreUACAudioServerPlugin is a CoreAudio HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) driver component from MOTU (Mark of the Unicorn) that enables macOS to recognize and communicate with MOTU audio interfaces and breakout hardware. It sits between the macOS CoreAudio subsystem and MOTU's professional audio devices, handling sample-rate negotiation, buffer management, and real-time audio I/O. The plugin is installed as part of the MOTU driver suite when users connect supported MOTU audio interfaces (Ultralite, Traveler, 8PRE, 4PRE, and other models) to their Mac. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon version of MOTUCoreUACAudioServerPlugin exists and has been confirmed in active use. This is not a standalone application but rather a system-level driver component that is installed and updated through MOTU's official driver software suite. To get the native build, download and run the latest MOTU driver installer for your specific audio interface from MOTU's support website — the current installers ship Universal Binaries that include both Intel and native Apple Silicon versions of all system components, including this CoreAudio plugin. After installation, the native version will be loaded automatically the next time you restart or reconnect your MOTU audio interface. If you already have an older Intel-only version installed, the new installer will overwrite it cleanly with no additional steps needed. Verify the upgrade by checking the Audio Devices panel in System Settings or by opening MOTU's interface-control software — you should see your device recognized without any Rosetta translation.
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