Posted by Jason | Mar 6, 2023 |
Dragging file into Pro Tools results in just noise? This is usually due to the file being released on the PT timeline before BaseHead has finished transcoding it. When DnD a file to PT it is important to hold the file until you...
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My Changes Are Not Saving to Database Common reason for this is you are running your database from a network location or from a “Cloud Synced” folder such as iCloud, Dropbox or GDrive. It is HIGHLY recommended to not...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
Why do I get missing files the next time I open Pro Tools? This seems to be a problem with versions lower than PT12 if it you drag or spot the same exact file twice into it. To fix: turn on “Create Unique Filenames”...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
Make sure your PT bin doesn’t have a search in it. Make sure to display ALL before spotting by pressing (Command+Shift+D)Dumb, we know!! but it’s an Avid issue.
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
BaseHead not copying files to the audio files folder when spotting or pressing”X” when the DAW prefs are set to always copy? It’s because we are using an API supplied by these companies and they ignore these...
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Rewire crashes after spotting a file and trying to play it with “Rewire error 5000” First, make sure you are not using the Pro Tools Aggregate Audio Device. Next, check your Pro Tools Preferences and disable the...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
The BaseHead ReWire Device is not showing up in Pro Tools first make sure you have installed version 5.2 of higher and then… Quit Pro Tools and open Finder Click on the Go menu at the top of your screen, hold down the...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
“Follow Session Folder” doesn’t seem to auto-switch Transfer Paths for me. In version 5.x or higher and macOS 10.14 and higher you need to give Screen Recording permission now in System Security preferences....
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
The Pro Tools Aggregate audio driver is causing BaseHead to crash on each record click. How to fix? Simple….do NOT use it! ;-)It’s a fake driver and not a very good one. Plus if set up wrong will cause crashing so...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
What are the recommended settings to use PT with BH? BaseHead is designed to be the boss of PT, so it’s only recommended to have BH do all the file copying and SRC.So turn ALL PT Import options OFF like so: Using...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
Why does my Active Session switch to (none) when I switch back to BaseHead? Neither BH or PT can be in a maximized full screen mode or on separate desktops for BH to be able to sniff out the audio file folder and session of the...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
“Spot to Track” doesn’t seem to be working. No error message and it looks to work, but no file appears on the Pro Tools Timeline after press “S” Here is a checklist to be aware of when using Pro...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
macOS Pro Tools Setup / Workflow [Video] If you are just getting started and want a quick setup video or workflow example on using BaseHead with Pro Tools check these videos to get started....
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
Why isn’t Nuendo, Cubase or Pro Tools copying files to the audio files folder when spotting or pressing”X” when the DAW prefs are set to always copy? It’s because we are using an API supplied by these companies...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
When I use Source Nexus I hear no sound in my target application? Check first that you have set the {SN} button on in BaseHead (top of the result list). You should have the Source Nexus plugin inserted into one of your DAW...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
Why is REAPER showing “Offline Media” for all files I’m spotting “S” to it? In macOS 10.15 and above, make sure in System Preferences/Security & Privacy/Files and Folders you have access to the...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
Spotting and Transferring isn’t working with my DAW Firstly, make sure you have selected the correct Target Application you are working with in the Options page for the transfer features to work : Second make sure your...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
Spotting Files Not Working with Apple Silicon chips? The latest versions of BaseHead are Apple Silicon capable and will work with a DAW in Native mode. There may be some cases where plugins that are not ARM64 compatible yet are...
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Some keyboard shortcuts or functions don’t work Security Preference settings in macOS can sometimes become out of whack and may need a forced refresh. If you find that some operations in BaseHead are not working (some...
Read MorePosted by Jason | Jan 11, 2023 |
BaseHead audio is extremely distorted when I click sounds If you have an Apollo interface or similar it may be related to the setup of “Virtual Outputs”. Try using a Channel Offset (in the BaseHead Audio Options...
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