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Old 06-20-2021, 10:18 PM
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Default Re: Please help with 'Cannot initialize device...' when hitting play

Google tells me to allow access to the MIC:
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Cakewalk-w...-m3761002.aspx
Mic Permissions in Windows Privacy Settings
"had issues getting the 16x08 to work with any DAW after the Windows 10 1803 update. It was a Mic permissions problem. Try enabling access to the mic (and maybe camera) in Windows Settings>Privacy>Microphone."

Whereas:
https://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=2472106&postcount=7
I GOT IT!! disabling my lappy playback/record devices did the trick

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Originally Posted by sw rec View Post
... let Pro Tools have the Tascam.
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Originally Posted by DC-Choppah View Post
Thank you for the try, but this did not resolve the problem.... I can also see that Protools is set to use the Tascam for input and output, while all windows sounds are set to use the 'Default'. And default is set to be the Realtek.

Realise you’ve got your onboard Realtek as your default in Sound’s “Playback” tab

Wanted to check if you also selected your Tascam as your default in Sound’s “Recording” tab, by clicking on the Tascam, then hitting the “Set Default” button, then the “OK” button – then restart computer?



More suggestions, if you've already done the above:

Tascam US-16x08 | Firmware and Driver Downloads:
https://www.tascam.eu/en/downloads/current/US-16x08
Even if you’re up to date here, you could uninstall your current driver, restart the PC, then do a new install


You could roll back to previous version of Windows 10
https://www.itechguides.com/how-to-r...ows-10-update/
Right-click Windows 10 menu and click Settings. At Windows Settings, scroll down and click Update & Security. On the left pane, click Recovery. On the Go back to the previous version of Windows 10 section, click Get started.


US-16x08 not workin after Windows 10 update | TASCAM Forums
https://www.tascamforums.com/threads...0-update.5492/
“I just installed Windows 10 from 7 with all of its updates and the US16x08 is working as it should.”

So, if nothing else works, revert to Windows 7
Install Tascam’s (x64) Drivers/Firmware on Windows 7

Install QuickTime Essentials

Download Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool (MediaCreationTool21H1) for free update from Windows 7 to Windows 10, with all files intact, by clicking the 2nd button (“Download tool now”) on this page:
Download Windows 10 (microsoft.com)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/soft...load/windows10

How to Upgrade for Free to Windows 10 Home or Pro
https://youtu.be/QdNL-pvvXH4

Recommended reading:
Only install QuickTime Essentials, the bare minimum QuickTime Component required for Pro Tools, as explained here:
Is Apple Quicktime A Security Risk For Windows Pro Tools Users?
https://www.pro-tools-pc.com/apple-q...security-risk/

Windows Data Collecting And Phone Home Features
https://www.pro-tools-pc.com/windows...ng-phone-home/

Windows Data Collecting And Phone Home Features Part 2
https://www.pro-tools-pc.com/data-co...-phone-home-2/

Just pick the version of W10 that matches your W7: Home for Home and Pro/Ultimate for Pro.
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Last edited by unkJE; 06-21-2021 at 04:37 AM. Reason: hope the first suggestion is the fix!
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