MOTU requires an 800MHz Pentium III processor or faster. Pentium IV (or equivalent) is recommended.

A minimum of 512MB of RAM is required, however 1024 MB (1 GB) or more recommended in order to load more samples and sounds.

Windows XP (Older versions like ME or 98 are not supported).

An Open GL-compatible video card with the latest drivers installed is also necessary.

A large hard drive with plenty of free space is also necessary in order to store all the Etho Instrument Data.