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Mac on Apple Silicon: unknown system error -86

SoundBase Desktop includes a component that requires x86 architecture, for which Rosetta must be used.

If you encounter this error, it indicates that SoundBase Desktop contains a component that relies on x86 architecture, necessitating the use of Rosetta for proper functionality.

To fix the unknown system error -86:

  1. Close SoundBase Desktop.
  2. Open a terminal and type softwareupdate --install-rosetta.
  3. Accept the terms by typing A and then press ENTER. Rosetta will be installed.
  4. Reopen SoundBase Desktop.

The error has been fixed.