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Old 08-03-2014, 08:29 AM
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Default can't play or record, stop button lights up

I know there has been discussion on this, such as here:
http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=295756

But the only solution I have found in searching is to change the buffer size. The problem is, I have to do this every time I try to play or record something! This obviously is not practical. Has anyone found a solution?
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Old 08-03-2014, 03:32 PM
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Default Re: can't play or record, stop button lights up

In your signature you do not list a separate 7200rpm recording drive, a requirement with PT. This may be the root of your problem if you do not have one.
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Default Re: can't play or record, stop button lights up

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I know there has been discussion on this, such as here:
http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=295756

But the only solution I have found in searching is to change the buffer size. The problem is, I have to do this every time I try to play or record something! This obviously is not practical. Has anyone found a solution?
Hi, Have you done all of the Windows 7 Optimizations? Do you have Transport Online or Dynamic Transport enabled?
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Hi, Have you done all of the Windows 7 Optimizations? Do you have Transport Online or Dynamic Transport enabled?
or is "wait for midi note" accidentally selected?
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Old 08-04-2014, 08:34 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions. None of them were necessary, as it seems to have magically stopped!

I still notice that when I change buffer settings, I lose all sound. I have to save, close, and restart PT. Anyone know why this is?
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