Macintosh

Downloading xLights

The latest release of xLights for MacOS can be found Mac App Store.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xlights/id1137297689

The link will redirect your browser to the App Store Preview, and will automatically launch the app bringing you to the xLights download page.

xLights is compatible with the ARM based M1 hardware and the Intel based hardware

xLights will run on macOS 10.14 and above.

Apple App Store Method

Search for "xlights" in the Apple App Store.

Download xLights by Clicking the "Get" button.

After Entering your Apple ID and password, Click the "Install" Button.

After installing, "xLights" will appear in the Dock

Installing QM Vamp Plugin

For M1 based hardware, download the 'Vamp Plugin Pack Installer' from Dan Kulps website

https://dankulp.com/xlights/archive/qm-vamp-plugins-1.8.dmg

For Intel based hardwar,e download the 'Vamp Plugin Pack Installer' from https://code.soundsoftware.ac.uk/projects/vamp-plugin-pack

Double click the downloaded .dmg file and run the installer inside the dmg file. Restart xLight and the new timing track options to appear.

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