So I read the M1 chipset blanket statement about incompatibility between Mac M1 chipsets and the StudioLive Mixers. So I thought I'd start this post with a clarifying question.

Are the RMAI32's going end-of life on Mac as it pertains to future Apple hardware?

If this is the case (and I have no intention of creating a panic if it isn't) I'm left in a VERY precarious situation where the RMAI32 is the hub of the wheel in my studio and at $1600.00 and a purchase I "just" made in 2017, a quite pricey one TBH. You might think I'm being a bit presumptuous, but I bought into Presonus as a studio equipment provider having come from using a pair of MOTUs that literally lasted 20 years, surviving multiple OS and even hardware architecture changes. In fact, I gave them to a friend who is STILL using them to this day.

I will save you some time with your answer, don't bother mentioning anything starting with Micro... Nor am I interested in dropping $7k-$10k on a mac pro. I WAS considering purchasing a Mac Mini M1 all decked out as spec-wise it looks to be a pretty decent solution.. that is until I read the afore mentioned post.

My second question is, when will the Studio One product team see the writing on the wall when it comes to the profiteering of big tech and start supporting open operating systems (Linux namely?) It's not as if you don't have a considerable amount of interest (at least in looking at your boards.) The wave of professionals seeking refuge under the wing of the penguin is growing. I hope there's some real thought going into making that happen regardless of which chipset comes along.

I look forward to Presonus' feedback.