# MacOS

### 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.

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xLights is compatible with the ARM based M1 hardware and the Intel based hardware
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xLights will run on macOS 10.14 and above.
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## Apple App Store Method

Search for "xlights" in the Apple App Store.

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Download xLights by Clicking the "Get" button.&#x20;

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

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After installing, "xLights" will appear in the Dock

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## 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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