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Uninstalling Musio Instruments FAQs

  • Updated

Below are answers to frequently asked questions about uninstalling instruments in Musio:

 

How can I uninstall downloaded Musio instruments from my system?

To remove instruments you no longer need, do not delete Musio files manually through File Explorer or Finder. Doing so may cause errors in Musio. Instead, always manage your instruments through the Musio Connect app. To uninstall an instrument:

  1. Open Musio Connect and go to the Instruments page.
  2. Click on the instrument you want to remove.
  3. Click Uninstall on the right-hand side.

Note: Currently, Musio does not have a “Uninstall All” button, or a way to choose multiple instruments to uninstall at the same time, so instruments must be removed one at a time.

 

If I uninstall instruments using Musio Connect, will they be removed from my external hard drive?

Yes, uninstalling instruments through Musio Connect will remove them from your hard drive, freeing up space. However, samples will only be deleted if they are not being used by other instruments.

For example, if you have both a keyswitch patch and individual articulation patches for the same instrument, uninstalling the articulation patches will not remove the samples if they are still in use by the keyswitch patch.

If you uninstall an instrument through Musio Connect but notice that its files remain on your drive—and you’re sure they’re not used by other instruments—please contact our Support Team at support@musio.com.

 

If I uninstall Musio, will all my downloaded instruments be removed as well?

This depends on your operating system and how you uninstall Musio:

 

Windows

  • If you previously changed the Samples Location (e.g., to an external hard drive), the folder containing your instruments may remain after uninstalling Musio.
  • If you want to completely remove all Musio files, manually delete that folder after uninstalling Musio.
    • Be careful—this will permanently erase all downloaded instruments.

macOS

  • If you use the macOS Musio uninstaller, you will see a message asking:
    “Would you like to uninstall downloaded instruments as well?”
    • Selecting “No” removes the Musio plugin but keeps your downloaded instruments.
    • Selecting “Yes” removes everything, including downloaded instruments.
  • If you manually uninstall Musio (without using the uninstaller), you’ll need to delete:
    • /Users/Shared/Musio Connect/ (the default sample location).
    • If you changed the Samples Location in Musio Connect, find that folder and delete it to remove all instruments.

 

Need More Help?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our Support Team at support@musio.com, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

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