# FMOD Studio won't start up on Mac

**URL:** <https://qa.fmod.com/t/fmod-studio-wont-start-up-on-mac/24574>\
**Category:** FMOD Studio\
**Tags:** mac\
**Created:** [October 20, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://qa.fmod.com/t/fmod-studio-wont-start-up-on-mac/24574 "2026-10-20T15:16:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://qa.fmod.com/t/fmod-studio-wont-start-up-on-mac/24574/1 "2026-10-20T15:16:46Z")

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I have been using FMOD on my MacBook Air for a few years now with no problems, but yesterday when I tried to launch FMOD Studio it just would not open. No windows or UI pop up and the only way I can close it again is to force quit it. In the force quit menu it says “app not responding”.

I have uninstalled and redownloaded FMOD, updated my OS, restarted my laptop, tried opening from the apps shortcut and from specific project files - always the same. I had no problems last time I used it a couple of months ago. If anyone could help me out I would really appreciate it!

I have the second latest FMOD version installed (the newest one before the one that is still in beta), I have an M1 chip, and my OS is Golden Gate 27.0.1.