Catalyst Support
Catalyst Software:
- Catalyst V6 BETA 3 Software: CatalystPM 6.01_p633_HD (OS 10.9.5 - 10.14.6 compatible)
Third public BETA - USE AT OWN RISK!
V6 Dongles will support V5 software, but NOT v4
Shows can be directly updated by simply swapping the Catalyst application. (V6 only)
Always create a backup of your show file before upgrading Catalyst versions.
- Catalyst V5 Software: CatalystPM 5.03_n561-D_HD (OS 10.9.5 - 10.14.6 compatible) (LATEST RELEASE)
Fixes issues with due to changes in MacOS 10.12.x / 10.14.6 (10.12.6 recommended)
Resolved issues: Exact Map edit / crash on exit / Edit Preset blank window
V5 Dongles will support v4 software. V6 Dongles supported.
There are no new feature updates. Catalyst V5 n561-D is the same feature-set as n561.
Shows can be directly updated by simply swapping the Catalyst application. (V5 only)
Always create a backup of your show file before upgrading Catalyst versions.
- Catalyst v4 Software: CatalystPM 4.40_m466-C_HD (OS 10.6.8 - 10.13.6 compatible) (LAST RELEASE)
Fixes issues with due to changes in MacOS 10.12.x / 10.13.x (10.9.5 recommended)
There are no new feature updates. Catalyst v4 m466-C is the same feature-set as m466.
Shows can be directly updated by simply swapping the Catalyst application. (v4 only)
Always create a backup of your show file before upgrading Catalyst versions.
We recommend using MacOS 10.12.6 despite SIP, as the graphics card drivers appear to have been updated and now have more stable support for multiple monitors.
Please ensure you streamline your OS and disable all relevant apple 'enhancements'. See link to 'MacOS Configuration Notes' below.
Ensure App Nap is disabled on the Catalyst application (right click on Catalyst application / Get-Info / tick the 'Prevent App Nap' box)
When opening this new version for the first time, you will have to allow its use in System Preferences / Security settings.
Catalyst Software is available FREE to download and try before purchasing. In DEMO mode, live output is inhibited by on-screen shading & partial blanking. Some save features are not available.
If you require specific information about Catalyst, please contact us directly.
Catalyst Support:
- Technical Support Forum: www.catvx.com
- MacPro 6,1 Mini Display-Port connection information: MDP Screen Order v2.5.pdf
- MacOS configuration Notes: MacOS Configuration Notes v2.1pdf
- Catalyst video content information: Catalyst video content information.pdf
- Current online manual: Manual
- Current PDF manual: [update]
- DMX fixture assignment: Manual (also see catalyst application webserver)
- Catalyst support files (in progress)
- FAQ Section (in progress)
Downloads:
Software & Drivers available for download:
Mac OS 10.6.8 - Snow Leopard
- Nvidia Quadro 4000 / K5000 / GTX680 Driver (10.6.8): Retail_256.02.25f1v1.dmg (web page)
- Active Silicon LFG Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon website)
- Active Silicon Phoenix Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon website)
Mac OS 10.7.x - Lion (Not Reccomended)
- Nvidia Quadro 4000 / K5000 / GTX680 Driver: built in (Check Nvidia website for latest update)
- Active Silicon LFG Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon website)
- Active Silicon Phoenix Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon website)
Mac OS 10.8.5 - Mountain Lion
- Nvidia Quadro 4000 / K5000 / GTX680 Driver: built in (Check Nvidia website for latest update)
- Active Silicon LFG Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon website)
- Active Silicon Phoenix Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon website)
Mac OS 10.9.5 - Mavericks
- Nvidia Quadro 4000 / K5000 / GTX680 Driver: built in (Check Nvidia website for latest update)
- Active Silicon LFG Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon website)
- Active Silicon Phoenix Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon website)
Mac OS 10.10.5 - Yosemite (Not Reccomended - Use 10.12.6 or 10.9.5)
- Nvidia Quadro 4000 / K5000 / GTX680 Driver: built in (Check Nvidia website for latest update)
- Active Silicon LFG Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon Website)
- Active Silicon Phoenix Catalyst Driver (Check Active Silicon Website)
Mac OS 10.11.6 - El Capitain (Not Reccomended - Use 10.12.6 or 10.9.5)
- Nvidia Quadro 4000 / K5000 / GTX680 Driver: built in (Check Nvidia website for latest update)
- Active Silicon LFG Catalyst Driver same driver as 10.10.5 (Check Active Silicon Website)
- Active Silicon Phoenix Catalyst Driver same driver as 10.10.5 (Check Active Silicon Website)
Mac OS 10.12.6 - Sierra (Reccomended)
- Nvidia Quadro 4000 / K5000 / GTX680 Driver: built in (Check Nvidia website for latest update)
- Active Silicon LFG Catalyst Driver same driver as 10.10.5 (Check Active Silicon Website)
- Active Silicon Phoenix Catalyst Driver same driver as 10.10.5 (Check Active Silicon Website)
Mac OS 10.13.6 - High Sierra (Not Reccomended use 10.12.6 or 10.14.6)
- Nvidia Quadro 4000 / K5000 / GTX680 Driver: built in (Check Nvidia website for latest update)
- Active Silicon LFG Catalyst Driver same driver as 10.10.5 (Check Active Silicon Website)
- Active Silicon Phoenix Catalyst Driver same driver as 10.10.5 (Check Active Silicon Website)
Mac OS 10.14.6 - Mojave (Reccomended if Mac canot be downgraded to 10.12.6)
- Nvidia Quadro 4000 / K5000 / GTX680 Driver: built in (Check Nvidia website for latest update)
- Active Silicon LFG Catalyst Driver same driver as 10.10.5 (Check Active Silicon Website)
- Active Silicon Phoenix Catalyst Driver same driver as 10.10.5 (Check Active Silicon Website)
Mac OS 10.15.x - Catalina (DO NOT USE)
- Catalyst v4 / V5 / V6 is NOT compatible with any 64Bit MacOS
Mac OS 11 (Big Sur) / MacOS 12 (Monterey) / MacOS 13 (Ventura) / MacOS 14 (Sonoma) - DO NOT USE
- Catalyst v4 / V5 / V6 is NOT compatible with any 64Bit MacOS
Catalyst quick reference guides:
- TBC