Logic Pro metronome not working after updating to 12.3

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Logic Pro metronome not working after updating to 12.3

Hi everyone,

I'm facing an issue with the metronome in Logic Pro. Ever since updating to version 12.3, the click track has completely stopped working.

Here is what I've already checked:

The metronome icon in the control bar is enabled (lit up in purple).
In Project Settings > Metronome, both Click while playing and Click while recording are checked.
My audio output routing is correct, and I can hear all other audio and software instruments perfectly.

Despite this, there is absolutely no click sound during playback or recording. Does anyone else experience this since the 12.3 update, or have an idea how to fix it? Could there be a routing issue in the mixer with the Klopfgeist / Click instrument track?

Thanks in advance for your help!

MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 2024)

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 9:57 AM

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Answer 1

pelle999 Author

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Jul 15, 2026 2:05 AM in response to henklip

Thanks for the reply! It's actually a relief to hear that a colleague and I aren't the only ones experiencing this exact metronome issue with older or existing projects.

I did find a workaround. It's a bit tedious, but it gets the job done: I basically recreated my template. I set up a brand-new Logic project and imported everything from my old template—all channel strips, busses, and window configurations. The import went smoothly, and the metronome works perfectly in the new project. I reckon this approach should work for existing songs as well.

It’s definitely annoying because we didn't do anything wrong, but until an update drops, this seems to be the only way to fix it. I’ve double-checked everything—the metronome isn't hidden, muted, or misconfigured. All settings are correct, it just refuses to work in older projects.

Regarding your other issue: I have two keyboards connected via USB (a Roland and a Studiologic). I didn't have to adjust any special settings—it's purely plug-and-play, and both work flawlessly without any latency whatsoever. Everything is running as smoothly as usual.

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Answer 2

yoyoBen

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Jul 14, 2026 12:01 PM in response to pelle999

Can you post a screenshot of the project settings of the metronome?

Is there a way to reset or force-rebuild the click track in an existing project?

You could try to import the klopfgeist channel strip of a working project into an not working project or even import the project settings. File > Import > Logic Projects

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yoyoBen

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Jul 1, 2026 12:13 PM in response to pelle999

You can inspect, if it is a routing issue in the mixer. Open the Mixer window, press "All" at the top of the window, look for the click/metronome track and start playback.

Check this with with a new, fresh project (not from a template) and with an old project. What are the results?

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pelle999 Author

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Jul 1, 2026 12:31 PM in response to yoyoBen

Thanks for the reply!

I tried your suggestion: In a brand new, fresh project, the metronome works perfectly fine. However, in my existing projects and custom templates, the click is dead.

When I switch the mixer to "All", I can see the Click track, but there is no meter activity at all during playback. It seems like the latest update broke the routing or the Klopfgeist instantiation in older projects/templates. Is there a way to reset or force-rebuild the click track in an existing project?

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Answer 5

henklip

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Jul 14, 2026 10:35 AM in response to pelle999

Hi,

I’m having exactly the same problem. Unfortunately, I don’t have a solution for you, but I wanted to let you know that you’re not the only one. But I have other issues as well. For example, I’m having trouble with latency when I record a MIDI track using a keyboard. When I select that channel, I don’t have a problem. But when I select a different channel, the track I recorded plays out of sync. Have you experienced this too?

I’ve been working with Logic for years and have never had anything like this happen before.

Best regards from Holland,

Henk

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