[Instrument/Mic] ➔ [Roland Quad-Capture] ➔ [Legacy Intel Mac / Windows PC] │ (Network Audio Stream / Audio over Wi-Fi) │ ▼ [Apple M1 Mac DAW] Connect your Quad-Capture
The Roland Quad-Capture (UA-55) remains a highly respected audio interface due to its robust build, clean VS Preamps, and reliable performance. However, setting up this legacy USB interface on modern Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3) presents unique software challenges. Because Roland discontinued official driver support for this device after macOS 10.15 (Catalina), getting it to run on modern ARM-based macOS systems requires specific workarounds. roland quadcapture driver mac m1 extra quality
series are class-compliant and work immediately on M1 Macs without additional drivers. Legacy System for High-End Use series are class-compliant and work immediately on M1
: Users have attempted to run the Intel driver via Rosetta 2, but reports indicate the interface remains unrecognized by the system. Virtualization/Second OS If you need 96 kHz, consider upgrading interface
For most users, 48 kHz is plenty. If you need 96 kHz, consider upgrading interface.
Open Audio MIDI Setup , select the Quad-Capture
To ensure "extra quality" playback without digital artifacts, ensure your media players output "Bit-Perfect" streams. Applications like Audirvana or professional DAWs (Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools) should be granted exclusive hardware control over the Quad-Capture to prevent the macOS system mixer from degrading the audio through software resampling. 3. Adjust Buffer Size for Apple Silicon