Category: PC DAW FAQ

I see the error “.ptx file location not indexed” when opening a Pro Tools session with “Follow Session Folder” This is because the location of your Pro Tools session is not in a location indexed by...

The BaseHead ReWire Device isn’t showing up in Pro Tools? Go to  Users<user>AppDataRoamingAvidPro Tools and delete the file named InstalledAAXPlugIns PT will then re-scan for the ReWire.dll and it should show up...

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. The fix for now: turn on “Create Unique Filenames” on...

What about Integration to other DAWs? You can always Drag and Drop to any application that supports DnD directly from BaseHead, but as far as tighter integration, like the “Spot to Track” feature, that it isn’t possible unless...

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...

I’m getting a ReWire Error Code #3 (ReWire channel setting error code 3) Try running BaseHead ‘As Administrator’ OR shut your UAC off completely.  ...

Does ReWire work with a 32 or 64 bit DAW? version 4.x was 32 bit and 5.x and higher are 64 bit and ReWire requires the DAW to match the same bit rate. If on PC we recommend VoiceMeeter or Source Nexus as an alternative.If on Mac...

When I try and drag any file from BaseHead or my Desktop to my DAW (Especially Pro Tools) it doesn’t work? You need to shut your UAC off to fix this.  It’s a known bug reported by Avid and that is their official fix for...