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Pro Tools First Data Loss
I worked on a file last night for several hours and saved it before I closed it. Signing back in today presented me with a file with my track layout PLUS a Master Fader duplicate track but no data. All the recording that I did last night is missing. Is there a way to recover the data?
Steve Mac Mini M1 Big Sur |
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Re: Pro Tools First Data Loss
I’m not sure exactly where it is on Mac, but in your Documents folder, look for a Pro Tools folder. In the PT folder there will be a Project Cache folder; which is where your local project is stored. Go through the cryptically named folder and find a folder named Audio Files. If your files weren’t wiped out, you should find the unprocessed files there. I would copy those out somewhere safe, then create a new project. You can drag the wav files into the new projects tracks and recreate what you did.
When working on a cloud project, it is very important to have the Task Manager window open so you can see the status of you project being synced to the cloud. You find this in PT under the Window menu. Open task manager, then close your project. Wait until all activity has finished before exiting PT. Good luck |
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At this time i would not recommend to use Pro Tools First on a Mac M1 for important work , because it is not compatible in any way. I use PTF 2020.9 only for testing and in 99% only for local projects. Do not sync via cloud, because it is highly unstable with Pro Tools First!!!!
Better wait until a Pro Tools First Version comes with at least Big Sur Compatibility - better Big Sur and M1 Silicon. I don't expect this before September 2021. Would be glad when it comes earlier Best
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I have Pro Tools 2020.12 Standard running fine for me with a few minor things (One BIAS FX2 plugin compat issues I saw were addressed by plugin vendor updates, one very minor GUI bug--a minor Big Sur issue), on my M1 MBP. And that's discussed in multiple threads on DUC. But again, it's not officially supported, YMMV, test carefully and be paranoid. |
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Good call. I didn’t need to mention I have Garage Band and Logic Pro running great on my M1 MBP (and Intel MBP). Apple does a great job with building an easy to use and productive personal DAW with Garage Band and it integrates well with Logic Pro if you want to go there in future. Pro Tools is great if you are working in audio, but Pro Tools First seems a mismanaged train wreck.
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