There is a reportedly a critical (and currently unresolved) Mac bug that is causing serious issues for musicians, music producers and other audio-based professionals. The bug reportedly impacts T2-equipped Macs, including the iMac Pro, 2018 Mac mini, 2018 MacBook Air, and 2018 MacBook Pro. If you have one of these devices, continue reading to learn 5 Things You Should Know About the New T2 Audio Bug.
The Problem
According to anecdotal user reports, this particular bug makes T2-equipped Macs “virtually unusable” with pro-level gear, specifically external USB 2.0 (and possibly USB 3.0) audio interfaces.
Some of the symptoms of the bug include audio dropouts and glitches in the actual audio stream. The bug apparently impacts uses regardless of the make of their audio interface. As far as a cause, an Open Radar bug report indicates that it’s tied to network time synchronization. All of this suggests that it’s a problem on Apple’s part.
As one Redditor points out, the software issue makes T2 Macs “pretty much useless for any professional audio work.” Which is worrying, considering that most of the Mac lineup is specifically aimed at the creative professional market.
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