Run your show Mac with confidence.

Use the topic cards or A–Z topic index. This is the web edition of the app’s bundled help. The native app also provides Help Viewer search.

Start hereA first setup and safe test checklist. Power & scheduleAutomatic power-on, repeating times and login. Launch sequenceApps, files, delays and ordering. Shutdown behaviorSaving, countdown, arming and scheduled shutdown. DiagnosticsRead-only show health and passive duplicate-IP warnings. MIDI MonitorInspect inputs, software MIDI and optional output capture. OSC, MIDI & keyboardSet up and test each shutdown trigger. Ableton Save As rulesPrepare names and destinations for untitled sets. ConfigurationsSave, load and restore show setups. Setup & permissionsWhat macOS access is needed and why. TroubleshootingFind a symptom and its next check. Before a live showLimits and a practical acceptance checklist.

Important: Show Central closes applications and can shut down your Mac. Test every shutdown path with disposable documents before using it during a performance.