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Apogee Element 46 firmware

Apogee discontinued Device launched 2016

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Apogee no longer makes the Element 46.

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Last checked 23 Oct 2026

Release notes on knowledge.apogeedigital.com ↗

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The Apogee Element 46 is no longer made, but Apogee can still ship firmware for it and we keep checking the official download page. One message per release. No spam, no newsletter.

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How to update the Apogee Element 46

Connect Element via Thunderbolt to a Mac running macOS 10.15.7 or later. Install Apogee Control from apogeedigital.com/download-files/. When launching Apogee Control, if a firmware update is available you will be prompted automatically. You can also manually run the Element Firmware Updater app found in Applications > Utilities after installing Apogee Control.

What you need

Apogee Control — the software Apogee uses to load firmware onto the Apogee Element 46. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Apogee Element 46

The Apogee Element 46 is updated with Apogee Control, published by Apogee.

Download Apogee Control from Apogeeopens in a new tab — apogeedigital.com

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Apogee Element 46 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

0.5.0

Apogee Element 46 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Apogee Element 46?

The latest firmware for the Apogee Element 46 is version 0.5.0. FW//RADAR last checked Apogee's official page on 23 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Apogee Element 46?

Connect Element via Thunderbolt to a Mac running macOS 10.15.7 or later. Install Apogee Control from apogeedigital.com/download-files/. Full instructions on Apogee's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Apogee Element 46?

You need Apogee Control, available from apogeedigital.com.

Where can I download Apogee Element 46 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Apogee's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Apogee Element 46 manual?

The official Apogee user manual is a PDF hosted on apogeedigital.com. Apogee Element 46 user manual (PDF) →

Is the Apogee Element 46 still receiving firmware updates?

The Apogee Element 46 is discontinued: Apogee no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 0.5.0. FW//RADAR keeps checking Apogee's official page, so a new release would show up here.

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