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Common Questions

What 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.

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.

How 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.

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.

How 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.