Logic Pro – Plugin Not Showing Up (Mac)

Problem: You installed Safari Plugins but they don’t appear or are not available in Logic Pro or MainStage.

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Step 1: Open the Plug‑In Manager

1. Go to Logic Pro → Preferences → Plug-In Manager.

2. Filter by manufacturer to locate your Safari plugin easily.

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Step 2: Rescan a Plugin

1. If the plugin appears but isn’t available:

   • Failed validation: Select the plugin → click Reset & Rescan Selection.

2. If the plugin fails validation again, check with Safari Pedals for compatibility updates with your macOS version.

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Step 3: Reset All Audio Units

If the plugin doesn’t appear in the Plug-In Manager at all:

1. Open Logic Pro → Preferences → Plug-In Manager.

2. Click Full Audio Unit Reset.

3. Close Logic Pro and reopen it — Logic will rescan all installed Audio Units.

4. Check Logic Pro or MainStage to see if the plugin appears.

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Step 4: Clear Audio Unit Cache (macOS)

If the plugin still doesn’t show up:

1. Close Logic Pro.

2. Open Finder and navigate to:

   ~/Library/Caches/AudioUnitCache/

3. Delete the file: com.apple.audiounits.cache.

4. Reopen Logic Pro.

5. Restart your computer if needed.

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Step 5: Verify Plugin Format and Path

1. Safari Plugins for Logic Pro use AU (Audio Units).

2. Default location:

   /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

3. Confirm the plugin .component file exists in this folder. If missing, reinstall via the Safari Pedals installer.

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Step 6: Restart Logic

• After rescanning or resetting, always close and reopen Logic to refresh the plugin list.

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Step 7: Update Logic / Plugins

• Make sure Logic Pro and Safari Plugins are updated to the latest versions.

• Check Safari Pedals Downloads Page for plugin updates.

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Tips / Troubleshooting

• Always keep AU plugins in the default Components folder for proper DAW recognition.

• If the plugin repeatedly fails validation, verify compatibility with your macOS version.

• Resetting all Audio Units or clearing the cache usually resolves hidden or blocked plugins.

• For persistent issues, contact Safari Pedals support with macOS version, Logic version, and plugin name.