KeyFinder in SS 5 on Mac Not Installing

KeyFinder in SS 5 on Mac Not Installing

On newer Apple OS... the Keyfinder Application which installs immediately after Song Surgeon sometimes fails.   If you see an error message regarding installation of KeyFinder or key detection doesn't work in Song Surgeon 5, please try the following:

Download the binary file:    https://songsurgeon.com/files/KeyFinder

Once downloaded, using Finder, open your Applications folder.  Then with another instance of Finder go to your Downloads Folder, find this KeyFinder binary and grab this file with your mouse and DRAG it to the Applications folder . After that, open SS and check to see if SS now detects key properly.

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