MacBook Pro iTunes music Transfer to iPod Classic Issue

Currently running macbook pro golden gate 27.0.1, within iTunes, unable to move songs to a mounted ipod classic, no error messages, the songs are downloaded on the MacBook Pro. Nothing is currently transferring.

MacBook Pro (M2, 2022)

Posted on Oct 8, 2026 1:11 PM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2026 1:23 PM

The iTunes application doesn't run on Golden Gate. These days, you'd load music into the Music application and then put it onto an iPod using the Finder.


Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support


If you are trying to transfer "offline listening" copies of Apple Music subscription songs, note that the iPod classic doesn't support those.

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Oct 15, 2026 1:23 PM in response to MWFKPA

The iTunes application doesn't run on Golden Gate. These days, you'd load music into the Music application and then put it onto an iPod using the Finder.


Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support


If you are trying to transfer "offline listening" copies of Apple Music subscription songs, note that the iPod classic doesn't support those.

MacBook Pro iTunes music Transfer to iPod Classic Issue

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