Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
macOS 26 “Tahoe” is out today with a shiny new liquid glass design and plenty of exciting features… but if you make music on your Mac, you’ll want to think twice before hitting that update button.
In this video, I’ll explain why musicians and producers should hold off updating right away, which companies are already warning users not to update, and how to check whether your plugins and hardware are safe with Apple’s latest operating system.
We’ll also look back at the chaos caused by macOS Catalina, how this release might compare, and why tools like Sweetwater’s macOS compatibility checker are essential before making the jump.
If you use GarageBand, Logic Pro or MainStage with no third-party plugins, you might be safe to update on day one. For everyone else, waiting could save you a lot of headaches.
Are you updating to macOS Tahoe, or are you holding off? Let me know in the comments!
Sweetwater's MacOS compatibility tool: sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/macos-tahoe-26-compatibility-guide
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The ultimate GarageBand Toolbox: thegaragebandguide.com/resources
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My GarageBand for Mac setup: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/my-garageband-for-mac-setup
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macOS 26 “Tahoe” is out today with a shiny new liquid glass design and plenty of exciting features… but if you make music on your Mac, you’ll want to think twice before hitting that update button.
In this video, I’ll explain why musicians and producers should hold off updating right away, which companies are already warning users not to update, and how to check whether your plugins and hardware are safe with Apple’s latest operating system.
We’ll also look back at the chaos caused by macOS Catalina, how this release might compare, and why tools like Sweetwater’s macOS compatibility checker are essential before making the jump.
If you use GarageBand, Logic Pro or MainStage with no third-party plugins, you might be safe to update on day one. For everyone else, waiting could save you a lot of headaches.
Are you updating to macOS Tahoe, or are you holding off? Let me know in the comments!
Sweetwater's MacOS compatibility tool: sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/macos-tahoe-26-compatibility-guide
———FREE GUIDES———
Just getting started with GarageBand Mac or iOS? : thegaragebandguide.com/FreeGuides
The ultimate GarageBand Toolbox: thegaragebandguide.com/resources
———GEAR———
My GarageBand for iPad Beginners Kit: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/garageband-for-ipad-beginners-kit
My GarageBand for Mac setup: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/my-garageband-for-mac-setup
Best budget MIDI keyboards and controllers: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/best-budget-midi-keyboards-and-controllers
———SOCIALS———
➤ Instagram: instagram.com/thegaragebandguide
➤ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/patrickbaird.bsky.social
➤ Facebook: facebook.com/TheGaragebandguide
The GarageBand Guide is supported by its audience. Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links, I may earn an affiliate commission. You do not pay a higher price.
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