'MyDevice.amxd contains externals that are not compatible with Apple Silicon' (Max for Live error)

  • Live Versions: 11.1 and above
  • Operating System: Mac

The Max for Live error MyDevice.amxd contains externals that are not compatible with Apple Silicon. Consider running Live under Rosetta may occur while loading a Max for Live device that contains non-supported externals on an M1 machine in Live 11.1.

It can be solved in the following ways:

  1. Make sure to install the latest version of the Pack.
  2. Try running Live using Rosetta:

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