Uninstall and clean reinstall

A clean reinstall fixes most plugin-scan and stale-license problems. Quit the app and Ableton before removing files.

BeatBridge AB

Quit AB, then remove /Applications/BEATBRIDGE AB.app, /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/BeatBridge/BEATBRIDGE AB.vst3 and /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/BEATBRIDGE AB.component. To deactivate the Mac first, open AB Settings → License → Deactivate. The $29 license covers 2 computers.

Remove the apps

• /Applications/BeatBridge.app

Remove the plugins

• /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/BeatBridge/BeatBridge.vst3
• /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/BeatBridge.component

Local license data — optional

Only remove these if you are troubleshooting a stale activation and are ready to reactivate:

• ~/Library/Application Support/BeatBridge License/
• ~/.beatbridge/

Do not delete these folders just to move to a new Mac — first free the old activation with support, or you may use one of your two slots.

Reinstall

1. Download the current DMG from the download page.
2. Install the package.
3. Open the app. Activate the licence for BeatBridge, SIDECHAIN or BeatBridge AB if needed; free CLIPER and ANALYZER builds need no activation.
4. Restart Ableton and rescan plugins.