platinum-md
Platinum-MD is a cross-platform desktop application for interacting with NetMD and MiniDisc devices, particularly older non-NetMD MiniDisc decks like the Sony MDS-PC series. It enables users to copy music to and from MiniDisc hardware via USB. The app is derived from the linux-minidisc open-source project and is designed as a simple, user-friendly interface compared to more feature-rich alternatives like ElectronWMD. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and is used primarily by hobbyists and archivists working with legacy MiniDisc hardware.
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1 suggestionPlatinum-MD is an open-source project derived from linux-minidisc, and the available evidence does not confirm the existence of a native Apple Silicon build. The MiniDisc Wiki lists Platinum-MD as a desktop application but does not specify architecture support; the project appears to be maintained at a low level, with infrequent updates. Given that Rosetta 2 will be removed in macOS 28 (September 2028), you should contact the developer (or check the GitHub repository for the Platinum fork) to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned or available. If native support is not forthcoming and you depend on Platinum-MD, consider alternatives: ElectronWMD (which has broader feature support and may have native Apple Silicon availability) or UkoziMD (explicitly listed as a Universal Binary supporting both Intel and Apple Silicon for PCLK'd MiniDisc decks). For NetMD devices specifically, Web MiniDisc Pro is a browser-based tool that runs natively on any platform and requires no special software installation.
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