Where Does Audio MIDI Setup Store Configs on Mac?
Where macOS Audio MIDI Setup keeps device configs and settings for backup and full migration.
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Audio MIDI Setup splits Mac state two ways: device aggregates and MIDI studio files in Library Audio, plus a preferences plist for window and view options. Drivers live in system extensions apart from both.
Copy configs with audio apps closed for migration; drivers reinstall per Mac regardless. Exact names shift between macOS releases, so confirm live folders first. Reach Library through Go to Folder.
Where Audio MIDI Setup stores this, by platform
~/Library/Audio/MIDI Configurations
Aggregates in Library Audio with studio files beside them. Drivers reinstall per Mac. Confirm live folders; names shift between releases.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Audio MIDI settings to a new Mac?
Copy the preferences plist plus the MIDI configurations folder with no audio apps running, then verify devices on the new Mac. Aggregates travel in configs while drivers need reinstalling.
Where are Audio MIDI studio files?
Open Audio MIDI Setup and read the device list; the files mirror it. Studio files save as .config bundles wherever you put them. The list always shows the live set.
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