Lector runs in 32 bit and 64 bit host software.

Windows

• VST 3.0 32 bit and 64 bit (host software must support side chains)
• VST 2.4 32 bit and 64 bit
• Pentium III with 1 GHz or better
• AMD Athlon XP with 1.3 GHz or better
• Windows 2000 / XP SP 2 (only 32 bit)
• Windows Vista / 7 (32 bit and 64 bit)
• 64 MB free RAM
• 100 MB free hard disk space
• VST 3.0 compatible 32 bit or 64 bit host software supporting side chains in plug-ins, such as Cubase 5 or newer, Nuendo 5 or newer
  - or - VST 2.0 compatible 32 bit or 64 bit host software, such as Cubase SX/SL or newer, Nuendo 1.5 or newer
• Image Line FL Studio is unfortunately not supported officially, audio output might stutter when working with side chains
• PC equipped according to the specifications of the VST host software
• Internet connection for license activation (license can be transferred to a USB-eLicenser)

Mac

• VST 3.0 32 bit and 64 bit (host software must support side chains)
• VST 2.4 32 bit and 64 bit
• Audio Unit 2.0 32 bit and 64 bit (host software must support side chains)
• Any Mac with Intel processor
• Mac OS X 10.4 or newer (Gatekeeper switched off during installation in Mac OS X 10.8)
• 128 MB free RAM
• 100 MB free hard disk space
• VST 3.0 compatible 32 bit or 64 bit host software supporting side chains in plug-ins, such as Cubase 5 or newer, Nuendo 5 or newer
  - or - VST 2.0 compatible 32 bit or 64 bit host software, such as Cubase SX/SL or newer, Nuendo 1.5 or newer
  - or - AudioUnit 2.0 compatible 32 bit or 64 bit host software, such as Logic
• GarageBand not recommended since it doesn't offer side chain input
• Mac equipped according to the specifications of the VST host software
• Internet connection for license activation (license can be transferred to a USB-eLicenser)