Requirements
Hauptwerk 8 runs on Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows computers. Please verify that your computer meets the minimum requirements prior to downloading and installing Hauptwerk.
Prerequisites | Technical Data
 | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems: | macOS 10.13.6 | macOS ‘Ventura’ 13.5 |
| Processor: | Intel (64-bit) | Apple silicon ARM-based M1/M2 |
| RAM (Memory): | 2 GB | 16 GB+ |
| Graphics: | 1024×900 | 1536×1350 |
| Hard disk space: | 6 GB for core program | 500 GB+ for program and instruments |
| Hard disk type: | Any | 7200 RPM SATA or SSD |
| Audio/MIDI Interface: | Mac compatible | See Prerequisites |
| Internet access: | Required for license activation |
 | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems: | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor: | Intel or AMD (64-bit) | Intel Core i9 or high-end i7 (64-bit) |
| RAM (Memory): | 2 GB | 16 GB+ |
| Graphics: | 1024×900 | 1536×1350 |
| Hard disk space: | 6 GB for core program | 500 GB+ for program and instruments |
| Hard disk type: | Any | 7200 RPM SATA or SSD |
| Audio/MIDI Interface: | Windows compatible | See Prerequisites |
| Internet access: | Required for license activation |