New PreSonus Universal Control Update Directly Supports M1 Macs

PreSonus^® has released Universal Control 3.4.2, a milestone update to its multi-product control and driver software package that includes full support for Apple Silicon M1-based Mac^®computers. All currently supported PreSonus hardware—including all USB audio interfaces (AudioBox and Studio series), Quantum-series Thunderbolt interfaces, StudioLive^® mixers (16.0.2 USB, AR series, and Series III), ATOM-series pad controllers, and FaderPort^®-series control surfaces—now works natively with M1-based Macs.

Universal Control provides the foundation upon which all FireStudio interfaces and Studio Live Mixers operate when connected to your Mac or PC. Universal Control 3.4.2 includes a firmware update for the PreSonus Quantum 4848 interface and for the company’s ATOM and ATOM SQ pad controllers. ATOM SQ now connects correctly on macOS^® Big Sur 11.2 and later. Connectivity has been improved with some Windows^® systems, as well. The update also implements pad performance adjustments for both units.