![]() keys as standard function keys” to disable the default macOS features. In the Keyboard menu, check “Use F1, F2, etc.Check out your software’s shortcut/hotkey list for more information. Modifying shortcuts is not required but can be useful. Some software may use a hotkey that conflicts with the default shortcuts, so to enable it you will need to disable the macOS shortcut. MacOS has built-in shortcuts that make using your Mac easier, like + for Spotlight search or + + to create a screenshot. Uncheck “Start up automatically after a power failure”.Uncheck “Put hard disks to sleep when possible”.Check “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off”.Move the slider to Never for “Turn display off after:”.Uncheck “Automatic graphics switching”.If you find the display too small, try using a smaller resolution. Using the maximum available resolution will give you the most screen real estate. You can choose Default for display, which is automatic, or Scaled to select all of the available resolution configurations. Use the optimal resolution for your monitor display. ![]() For optimum performance and without distractions, disable all unnecessary notifications and select “None” for each Calendar alert style. While they do not severely impact your Mac’s performance they can play sounds and be a distraction. MacOS notifications are useful automatic reminders. In the Privacy menu, remove all listed drives so your apps can access them with Spotlight features. Learn more from Apple about how to safely open apps on your Mac. You can also allow access after installation by going to the General menu within Security & Privacy. When installing trusted drivers or DAW software/updates, allow them access to macOS. The Gatekeeper feature on macOS keeps your Mac safe from installing software from third-party developers. The Desktop and Screen Saver preferences do not negatively affect performance bandwidth, but you may choose to use a simple background and no screensaver for optimization. There aren’t many General preferences that affect your devices or DAW software, but you may want to disable Handoff to prevent unintended connections with your other Apple devices. ![]() ![]() Continue below to configure your macOS System Preferences for working with audio or music. While every setup is a little bit different, the optimizations below will prevent common performance issues and keep your system synchronized. Macs are built to handle audio production but require some additional configuration to maintain system performance. Producing music on a Mac typically means connecting external Audio or MIDI devices and then synchronizing them with your DAW software. But most are also applicable to 10.12 or higher versions. These are suggested tweaks for Mac OS 10.15. – never hotplug a sound card into your USB or FireWire or Thunderbolt ports – whether in the studio, or on stage. It could get corrupted if you simply remove it from the slot when the computer is on. – never pull out a USB pen drive or any external hard disk into your computer without ejecting it using the icon tray option (in PCs) and command+E in Macs.
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