Category: macOS Pro Tools FAQ

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...

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”...

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.

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...

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...

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...

“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....

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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....