DAW session recall for producers
Stop reopening old DAW sessions just to remember what they were
Preview ideas instantly, organize your sessions, and find the right project before opening your DAW.
SessionDock™ brings previews, notes, search, collections, watched folders, and export detection into one local-first workflow for your existing session library.
macOS, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV today · Android rolling out · Sync via iCloud or Dropbox
Recently shipped
SessionDock™ is actively moving.
Shipping Momentum
What is live, what is improving, and what comes next
SessionDock™ is actively improving every month. Every update focuses on helping producers organize, review, and rediscover work with less friction.
Recently shipped
Live now
Recent releases made SessionDock™ stronger for large libraries, faster intake, and day-to-day session recall.
- Collections & Albums for organizing related sessions
- Creative Canvas for visually grouping related sessions
- Similar Ideas for rediscovering connected projects
- Watched Folders for monitoring normal project locations
- Automatic Export Detection for bounced mixes and previews
- Nuendo support and broader DAW coverage
- Performance improvements across scanning and browsing
Improving now
Active development
Current work is focused on feedback from real users, tighter folder monitoring, and cleaner support workflows.
- Community feedback improvements for Creative Canvas
- Tighter watched folder behavior and reliability
- A clean manual foundation for future product guidance
Coming next
Road ahead
The next major surface brings SessionDock™ access to more producers beyond the current desktop and Apple companion apps.
- Android companion app for browsing and reviewing sessions on more devices
- Pro List Improvements for faster large-library review
- Workflow Automation to reduce repetitive organization work
- Enhanced Collections with new types such as folders
- Smarter Related Ideas for surfacing connected sessions
- Waveform energy detection for faster preview review
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Release notes, product updates, and workflow ideas delivered as SessionDock™ keeps improving.
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Follow SessionDock™Core workflow
Find the idea before you open the project.
SessionDock™ is built around the quick scan producers actually need: hear the preview, read the note, search the library, and reopen the project with confidence.
Preview ideas instantly
Attach or detect preview audio so you can hear the direction before opening Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Reaper, Bitwig, Reason, Nuendo, or a custom session type.
Read the note in context
Keep notes, artwork, tags, status, and session details visible while you browse instead of chasing Finder comments or separate spreadsheets.
Open the right project
Search the library, compare the preview, then jump back into the session that actually matters.
Explore SessionDock™ across desktop and iOS.
High-resolution product captures that highlight fast browsing, live waveform previews, and creative recall across devices.
Desktop control center for ideas, previews, notes, and automation.
Collections and organization
Organize around the way producers remember ideas.
A folder path rarely tells you which idea had the hook, the better drums, or the note you needed next week. Collections, albums, tags, artwork, and status give the library a shape you can actually browse.
Find ideas by what they are, not just by where they were saved.
Collections
Group sessions around a client, writing camp, album, style, or personal archive without moving the original files.
Albums
Keep track-level ideas connected to larger release plans so loose sketches do not disappear between folders.
Tags, artwork, and status
Add the cues producers actually remember: the vibe, the visual, the stage, and the note that says why it mattered.
Watched folders and export detection
Let the library keep up with normal studio work.
SessionDock™ watches the places you already save projects, detects new sessions and bounced audio, and keeps previews connected without forcing you to reorganize your folders.
Watch project folders
Point SessionDock™ at the places you already save projects and let new sessions surface for review.
Detect exports automatically
Find bounced mixes, previews, mixdowns, and masters in watched folders, then connect them to likely sessions.
Stay local-first
Your original DAW sessions stay where you put them. SessionDock™ tracks references, metadata, and optional previews around your existing workflow.
New project in a watched folder. New bounce in an exports folder. SessionDock™ helps connect both back to the idea they belong to.
Press
The session problem is familiar, and producers are responding.
SessionDock™ has grown through word of mouth from producers and engineers who need a faster route back into unfinished work.
Top 30
Mac App Store momentum from producer word of mouth.
Real studios
Built around daily recall, preview, and project-opening friction.
Press coverage
Featured by CDM, MusicRadar, MusicTech, and Gearnews.
Create Digital Music
Covered SessionDock™ as a serious tool for producers who need faster recall and less friction between ideas.
MusicRadar
Featured the familiar producer problem: old sessions, forgotten mixdowns, and too many folders to search by memory.
MusicTech
Highlighted fast previews, preserved context, and visual browsing across multiple DAWs.
Gearnews
Covered SessionDock™ as a modern production tool where recall and browsing matter more than raw storage.
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Watch SessionDock™ in action
See how previews, notes, artwork, tags, and fast recall make old sessions readable before the DAW opens.
Download SessionDock™
Current Version: v0.1.414View changelog
Every build helps you browse sessions, notes, previews, collections, albums, watched folders, and exports from the same library. Direct desktop releases ship immediately; Apple platform updates follow App Store review.
Requirements: macOS 12 or later · Windows 10 or later · iOS 18 or later · Apple TV companion available on the Apple TV App Store
macOS Pro Studio (DMG)
Full filesystem access · Local API · Direct in-app updates · Built for NAS/SMB and external-drive workflows
Mac App Store
Sandboxed · Updates via App Store · Best for simple local setups
Apple TV
Available now on the Apple TV App Store for studio-display browsing and mix preview playback
Windows
Standard installer · In-app updates · Supports Windows 10+
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers
Quick answers about syncing, licensing, and how SessionDock™ fits into your studio.
Core how-to
Tap to expandWhat is SessionDock™?+
SessionDock™ helps you browse DAW sessions by notes, previews, artwork, tags, and metadata so you can find the right project before opening the DAW.
Which platforms does SessionDock™ support?+
SessionDock™ is available on macOS, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Ideas, notes, and previews sync through iCloud or Dropbox, CarPlay is available today, and the Android companion app is rolling out.
Do I need an account to use SessionDock™?+
No account or subscription is required to start. The free desktop app lets you begin organizing and previewing sessions; SessionDock™ Pro is for the full daily workflow, including unlimited mobile sync, advanced database backup and restore tools, and custom themes.
How do I add custom DAWs like Reason, Bitwig, or Reaper?+
Click Manage, choose Add a Kind, select a color, and SessionDock™ recognizes any DAW file type, even if it is not listed in the presets.
Sync and cloud storage
Tap to expandHow does SessionDock™ sync my sessions?+
SessionDock™ can use iCloud Drive or Dropbox to keep your ideas, notes, and previews aligned across devices. Once you pick a service in Settings, SessionDock™ updates the metadata while your cloud provider moves the files.
Where are my files stored?+
Your original sessions stay right where you saved them. SessionDock™ never moves those files. It keeps a small local database and optional audio previews in your Application Support folder, with optional cloud sync through iCloud or Dropbox.
Can I work offline?+
Yes. SessionDock™ remembers your changes while you are offline and pushes them to your chosen cloud service the next time you have a connection.
Why does SessionDock™ ask me to reconnect files sometimes?+
SessionDock™ uses macOS security bookmarks to remember which folders you approved. If macOS thinks a project moved or changed, SessionDock™ may need to renew permission so it can reopen the right files.
Features and behavior
Tap to expandCan I link any file type?+
Yes. SessionDock™ accepts every file and folder you attach to a project. If the DAW is not recognized, the file still opens in the default app you have set on macOS.
How does manual sync work?+
Manual sync forces a fresh scan of your SessionDock™ database and re-uploads the latest session metadata when iCloud or Dropbox lags.
How does SessionDock™ protect my data?+
SessionDock™ never modifies your original DAW session files or project folders. It uses lightweight references and security bookmarks to reliably reopen projects.
Pricing
Tap to expandHow does pricing work for the App Store and DMG versions?+
SessionDock™ is available through the Apple App Store and as a standalone DMG build. The App Store handles regional pricing and taxes. The DMG build uses a fixed one-time lifetime license price shown at checkout.
How does licensing work?+
A license is for one user and can be used on your machines. If multiple people are using SessionDock™, each person should have their own license.
Support and troubleshooting
Tap to expandHow can I contact support or report a bug?+
Email support@sessiondock.com with what happened, any screenshots, and your debug log if the issue involves sync or file access.
Does SessionDock™ support Windows?+
Yes. SessionDock™ is available for Windows with preview audio, tagging, and sync. Requires Windows 10 or later. Download for Windows
What does SessionDock™ require?+
SessionDock™ requires macOS 12 Monterey or later for desktop, Windows 10 or later for Windows, and iOS 18 or later for the mobile companion apps. The Apple TV companion is available now on the Apple TV App Store.