Permissions Setup
Producer Betty requires a few macOS permissions to work with Logic Pro. Here's what each permission does and how to grant them.
Why Does Betty Need Permissions?
Logic Pro doesn't have a public API for third-party apps. To provide contextual assistance, Betty needs to see what you're working on. These permissions enable Betty to:
- •Detect when Logic Pro is running and identify your project
- •See your track names, mixer layout, and session structure
- •Listen to your voice commands
Getting Started
All permissions are managed in macOS System Settings. Start by opening System Settings and navigating to Privacy & Security.
- Open System Settings
- Go to Privacy & Security
1Screen Recording
What it's used for:
- • Capturing screenshots of Logic Pro during Quick Scan and Deep Scan
- • Analyzing your mixer to identify track names, instruments, and session structure
- • Reading tempo, time signature, and playhead position
Privacy Note: Screenshots are sent to Google's Gemini AI for analysis and are not permanently stored. Only Logic Pro windows are captured—Betty does not screenshot other applications or your desktop.
How to grant:
- Go to Privacy & Security → Screen Recording
- Find Gigaton Producer Betty in the list
- Toggle the switch to enable access
You may need to restart Producer Betty after granting this permission.
2Microphone
What it's used for:
- • Voice commands using the "Hold to Talk" button
- • Hands-free interaction while you're mixing
Privacy Note: Audio is only captured while you hold the talk button. It's sent to Google Cloud Speech-to-Text for transcription and is not stored.
How to grant:
- Go to Privacy & Security → Microphone
- Find Gigaton Producer Betty in the list
- Toggle the switch to enable access
This permission is optional if you only want to use text chat.
Troubleshooting
Deep Scan shows no tracks
This usually means Screen Recording permission isn't granted:
- Check System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording
- Ensure Producer Betty is enabled
- Restart Producer Betty after enabling
Voice commands not working
Check microphone permission and ensure the correct input device is selected:
- Verify Microphone permission is granted in System Settings
- In Producer Betty, check the microphone dropdown in the voice panel
- Select your preferred input device