The problem
Bouncing tracks, exporting stems, and running long mix sessions in Logic Pro or Ableton can be interrupted by sleep.
Why it happens
DAWs prevent sleep during playback but not always during export or bounce operations when the mouse is idle.
The fix: Shake It On
Shake It On keeps your Mac awake by moving the mouse slightly at regular intervals. macOS sees real user activity and resets the idle timer. Set it up with the right conditions and it only runs when you're actually music production.
Recommended conditions for music production:
- Only Shake If audio is playing
- Only Shake If a specific app is running (Logic Pro, Ableton)
Shake It On keeps your Mac awake during music production with smart conditions. $9.99 one-time. Get Shake It On for $9.99 →
Keep your Mac awake the easy way.
Shake It On lives in your menu bar and uses organic mouse movement to prevent sleep. Set it once and forget it.
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