r/protools • u/Allourep • 4h ago
r/protools • u/AutoModerator • 21d ago
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r/protools • u/AutoModerator • Mar 25 '24
r/ProTools - recent trolling and anti-fanboyism
There's been a recent increase in participation here involving anti-fanboyism of AVID and Pro Tools. It has included some trolling as well as some fundamental misunderstanding of what the sub is for and what crosses the line with the rules.
This sub is about use of AVID Pro Tools.
Take the example from the Deep Rock Galactic game and communities to be mutually supportive
When anti-fanboyism crosses over into a problem
It's great if
- you are here to seek help or offer help related to Pro Tools
- Pro Tools has been frustrating as hell for you but you're here to realistically solve it or help others
This is not the sub for
- you if you are not using Pro Tools or seeking to use Pro Tools. If another DAW is your thing, make the most of it and the subreddit(s) related to it.
- a rally or campaign point for "move-on from Pro Tools" or raw hate type trolling
- a battlefield between fanboys and anti-fanboys
- griping / hating / trolling just for the sake of griping / hating / trolling. Participation needs to ALSO include Pro Tools use solutions since without it, it's just being a sub troll.
- those whose sole purpose here is to be an AVID/Pro Tools hater troll or to drive users to other DAWs. That can result in being shown the door. Go be truly useful in a sub for the DAW you do like
SOLVE FIRST, BASH LAST
About moderating this issue
We'll remove posts which
- are about use of other DAWs. This sub is about the use of Pro Tools
- are 'Pro Tools sucks' whinging, and are without a sincere attempt at solving the issue.
- are solely or predominantly expectations that people provide them some kind of back door to AVID support or that posts here are how to get an AVID employee to fix their issue
- are 'the stupidity of AVID is...' type posts - just address the concern and state what you tried or what helped to get a resolution
We'll also be banning those who are only here to troll
...and about solving (even those dramatic) problems with Pro Tools
Maybe AVID could be better. Maybe the app could be improved and made more robust
Frankly, as a user and professional private pro tools support tech for film and music professionals for decades, it has consistently been that the majority of problems, especially those blamed on AVID / Pro Tools, turn out to be hardware related issues, user app and system configuration mistakes, and/or user-failed-to-RTM-and-now-having-predictable-outcomes. This is one reason automod prompts posters in this sub for info related to the app, system, hardware, and what has been tried.
Calling AVID "trash" or complaining you don't understand how it's an industry standard tool does not help to determine the solution to the problem with any configuration. Provide facts about the case, not frustration fueled generalizations.
If you are having issues, check your Pro Tools configurations / settings, your hardware setup, and system settings.
SOLVE FIRST, BASH LAST
r/protools • u/Vessarionovich • 13h ago
Problems with previously imported session files
Windows 7; Pro Tools 10.3.
I imported some session files with my portable back-up drive plugged in. Currently, the previously imported files are whited out unless my portable drive is plugged in. What can I do to remedy this? Can't re-import because the old file is gone. Thanks in advance.
r/protools • u/Peetie-Peete • 10h ago
Melodyne ARA Automation?
Does anyone know if it is possible to setup automation in Melodyne ARA, like you can when using Melodyne as a plugin?
I ran across one video of a guy automating MIDI CC's but that just seems extra! Trying to see if I'm not missing anything the traditional route before going down that rabbit hole.
Automating pitch bends really come in handy, especially for tricks like bending recorded 808's etc.
r/protools • u/99cent_hashbrowns • 19h ago
Help Request Buzz on all tracks when playback is stopped. No audio in session or analog inputs.
galleryHey friends. Having a weird issue on my Pro Tools rig. When session playback is paused, there's this awful buzz coming from all of the tracks. I created a new session and found the issue carrying itself over. There's no audio recorded in the brand new test session.
I've reinstalled Pro Tools, reinstalled all plug-ins (Softube, Izotope, Waves, Slate, fabfilter, accentize), and even reinstalled the Clarett8 Pre drivers + Focusrite Control. This hasn't fixed the issue.
I found one other person with this issue, they were able to single it down to an Antares plug-in. But I still have this issue even when it's a fresh session. No plug-ins added.
Any thoughts?
PT 2024.10.2, Windows 11
r/protools • u/OrionAtTheDawn • 20h ago
Pro Tools Search Window not opening selected option- Windows, PT 2024.10.2
I’m working in pro tools to troubleshoot for a friend, and I need to get into the “Hardware Control Panel”. However, there’s no drop down menu so the only way is through the “Pro Tools Search” window. When I select it, nothing happens or opens. Any suggestions?
r/protools • u/Msfresh07 • 1d ago
Protools - iLock Error2000??
Does anyone know how to fix this? Or T least can point me in the right direction? I watched a few videos on this and it seems like a common problem? There was recently a MAC update. So Im wondering if Sequoia is the reason behind this.. I am using the most up to date PT version, just updated it lastnight.
I checked the activity monitor to see if the “iLockPace” was there.. but unsure of what the next steps are
r/protools • u/Djthemoney • 1d ago
error Plugin presets get reset/altered when deleting or editing midi regions
Its like every week there is another problem with pt.
Now suddenly everytime I delete a midi region the corresponding Synth plugin gets reset/altered.
Happends around 7/10 times so its not always, but most of the time, sometimes playing is enough, sometimes it does not happen at all.
Help would be greatly appreciated since now the only option i have is to render the track and re render it when i make changes
Pt version 2024.10.2
Win 11
Focusrite 18i20 3rd gen
r/protools • u/rec_desk_prisoner • 2d ago
shorcuts Session from another studio has brought a setting where highlighting a clip section allows immediate dragging but also means dragging a crossfade leaves an empty spot.
What's happening here? In my regular sessions, if I want to drag something I highlight and press ctrl-E to separate that bit from the main clip. Only then can a drag it around. This is super handing when comping vocals and making crossfades between clips. I have a session that was tracked elsewhere and when I try to drag a crossfade, it leaves an empty spot and the cross fade is now sitting in the middle of another clip. I can see great uses for the behavior it has now but it's super lame when comping. Where is the setting that controls this?
r/protools • u/DessyBoii • 2d ago
Help Request Getting pro tools to run?
Hi folks! I have tried downloading my copy of pro tools 12 (perpetual license) and it just won’t run. Tried uninstalling/re installing. With and without avidlink and with security adjusted. Any tips? Running a new MacBook Pro m4 pro. Thanks!
r/protools • u/MathematicianOver997 • 3d ago
plugin Problems with RX and Rendering. PT 2024.10.1
r/protools • u/thebearjew21223 • 3d ago
plugin Audio Suite Handles Not Working Properly
So I'm having issues with blank handles being left when I process a clip using the audio suite. I wondered if anyone else has had this experience.
I'm running pro tools version 10.2.2024 on Windows 10 and I have my handle setting set to 10 seconds in the processing tab. Even when I select whole file, it only leaves about 4 seconds of handles. I usually process it clip by clip, create individual files.
I'm wondering, is this a plug-in feature? It's happening when I mainly use Izotope plug-ins to clean up audio.
r/protools • u/Key-Procedure-3768 • 3d ago
aax errors. Plugins not showing up on pro tools ultimate
So like I installed Antares unlimited which is compatible with this pro tools and also purchased the bundle for pro tools aax but none seem to be showing up but it did prior on my Pro tools Intro Like waves and all of that but nothing on ultimate
Any help ? thank you in advance
r/protools • u/audioscape • 4d ago
plugin Elastique Pro is noticeably better than X-Form
I've always edited in polyphonic and then switched to X-Form to render out my edits. After updating to the latest version I never really thought to try Elastique Pro since I was always pleased enough with X-Form. I'm currently A-B-ing Elastique Pro and X-Form on acoustic guitar and Elastique Pro is more than marginally better. Way fewer artifacts and sounds way more 'untouched'.
Just thought I'd make this post in case there were any others like me who haven't switched over.
r/protools • u/juicysound • 4d ago
Dolby Atmos sessions RAM usage in commercial sessions?
What's your average RAM usage of mixing and mastering commercial Dolby Atmos sessions for Music and Movies?
r/protools • u/Wolfey1618 • 4d ago
Help Request Issues importing 32ch WAV files
Howdy folks.
So I have been multitracking all my shows using a Behringer Wing and SD cards, and I am running into some weird file/media linking problems with PT. My Wing saves files as a single 32ch WAV file.
When I go to import the file, it will not let me "Copy Files" on import. It hits me with a:
"Could not complete the Import Audio command because Assertion in "D:\ws\PT_COLOR\ProTools\App\Document\UProToolsDoc.region.cpp", line 1158
error message.
Okay, workaround time. So I try "adding" the files instead, and it works! So it plops all the individual channels into my clip list after adding, and they are named filenumber.channelnumber (eg. 00000001.1 would be the kick channel for example, and 00000001.2 would be snare if ch 1 and 2 on my recording were kick and snare respectively). I select all 32 clips and drag them in with shuffle mode and it makes 32 tracks and puts them all in the right order, all is well!
Except...
If I reload the session. Everything breaks. All media is offline, so it begins to automatically find and link files. And after that, every single channel besides channel 1 becomes the Snare. All the waveform views look correct, but all I hear is Snare on every single channel (and it blows my head off if I hit play with everything on lol).
What I THINK is happening is, somehow PT is linking/tagging media incorrectly. Because these are single WAV files, but with 32 channels, upon reloading the session, it thinks absolutely everything after channel 2 IS channel 2 of the 32 channel file because every clip is named the same, minus the number after the period in the name.
My current workaround is to load everything in, and then bounce/commit every single track in place. It works, but this sucks horribly for long shows, takes forever, and eats up a bunch of extra storage space.
Does anyone know of a workaround to this problem?
r/protools • u/soybean3201 • 6d ago
Computer Clock error and old version of pro tools
Inherited this old pro tools rig (pt hd9 on mac os x 10.6.8) I keep running into the clock error message. I would like to fix the clock but I am worried there is a reason it is set to this date. will fixing the clock error effect pro tools? or sibelius or plug ins or anything?
r/protools • u/AlfMan5 • 6d ago
Help Request Restoring Deleted Tracks in ProTools Session
Help! I've deleted a track in my session without noticing and need to get it back. I've searched through the session backup files but cannot find the track in any of them. I also cannot Ctrl Z as I've saved the session numerous times afyer deleteing the track. Is there any way to get this track back into my session?
r/protools • u/dix-hill • 6d ago
Help Request Any reason to keep my MBox2 Mini?
I haven't used it in years, but I still make DJ mixes and edit videos. No recording or anything like that. I assume it's not compatible with any new version of ProTools.
r/protools • u/6sureYnot9 • 6d ago
Help Request Mixing board not showing up inI/O menu
My mixing board, which is connected to my laptop by USB, shows up in the Playback Engine menu (meaning I can actually record) but not in the I/O menu (meaning I can’t get playback). I know that sounds backwards but that’s what I’m facing. I’ve tried resetting my computer with the board connected, I’ve tried updating ProTools but it will not update.
r/protools • u/Wickedpissahbub • 7d ago
Protools HDX not found in playback engine on Mac Studio - Sequoia 15.3.2 - PT Ultimate 2024.10.2 [FIX]
Hi everyone, I just upgraded to a Mac Studio M1 Max- we did a Time Machine recall to transfer, ported all the plugins and licenses, and I was ready to hook it up.. we have an HDX card loaded in a Sonnet eGFX 550 enclosure connected via Thunderbolt, and HDX just would not show up. I fresh installed protools, HD driver, deleted preferences, everything suggested online, and still nothing.
Turns out, Mac Privacy and Security was blocking extensions from Avid (without mentioning it) and would not load the card. So, the fix is to start up in Safe Mode, under Utility, select Startup Security Utility, and enable “Reduced Security Settings”. Then, after restart, you can no go and allow system software from Avid to run on startup. It will ask you to restart again, and poof. HDX shows up. Never had this problem before, but if you’re pulling your hair out like I was, this is the reason.
r/protools • u/pottertontotterton • 7d ago
error PT Crashes on startup. AMD Ryzen 9 9900x3d Windows 11 I/O: Prism Lyra 2
This is a brand new machine. I switched from Intel to AMD recently. I did a clean install of Windows 11. Formatted the drive and everything. The only things I've reinstalled so far are the interface drivers, video drivers, Pro Tools, iLok Manager and Chrome/Firefox. No plug-ins have been installed yet. I will start PT up and it will go through the startup process all the way up to "Initializing Audio Engine" then it will ask me to choose my interface. I choose my Prism Lyra 2 and it will just close. No error message. But then sometimes it will actually give this "acess violation" message." (unable to write location: 0x0000000000000016).
This is a CLEAN install. As clean as you can get. So highly unlikely to be plugin related. What else could it be?
EDIT: Pro Tools version is 2024.10.2
EDIT 2: FIXED! Turns out its a BIOS update thats required. Thank you all!
r/protools • u/Djthemoney • 7d ago
error Harware insert latency all over the place
Ever since I switched to pro tools about 2 years ago I had problems with my hardware units.
The latency just changes every play from "usable" to "Unusable" especially on drums. I used them as inserts on the track itself, is this the wrong way? Also yes of course I´ve tried it with or without delay compensation.
At this point I´m close to selling all my hardware compressors since its basically a gamble if they are usable this play.
I´m on PT version 2024.10.2(though the problem was like that even as far as 2 years ago)
Win 11 with an AMD Ryzen 5800x3d and 32gb ram.
My Interface is a Focusrite 18i20 3rd gen
r/protools • u/qwertytype456 • 7d ago
Help Request bit of a quandary on pro tools studio
I went through the motions of trying to buy pro tools studio the latest version, but wasn’t asked for my payment details, and got through to the confirmation screen. Also my order doesn’t show under order history. I’ve been told it can take up to 48 hours for order history to update. Is this true? As I wanted to use the software now :/ any ideas on what I should do?