Harrison Labs V2.0.2 Mixbus just bounces in the dock when I try to launch it OSX, All Platforms

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Troubleshooting

Mixbus won't open files from a certain directory, but it works from other directories. What is the problem? Mixbus is designed to be a cross-platform app that works with files stored in Unix, OSX, and Windows/DOS-format- ted drives. You may be using a folder with punctuation or other characters that are not recognized by Mixbus. As a rule-of-thumb, it is best to avoid using any punctuation in file names because different file systems interpret punctua- tion in different ways. "_" (underscore) and "-" (dash) are pretty safe, but everything else (including spaces), is a bad idea if you want your data to be safe for a long time and across many different computers. For example, save a file with a "." at the front, and you'll find that the Finder will no longer show it, because this is the unix convention for a "hidden" file.

Mixbus occasionally reports "Your disk was not fast enough for Mixbus"

This can be caused by a slow hard drive (such as using the system hard drive for more than 8-10 contiguous chan- nels) or occasionally a near-full hard drive. If you are able to play tracks in other workstations, but not Mixbus, you can try this: (not for beginners!) using a text editor or the Terminal, edit the file ~/.ardour2/ardour.rc. Find the line:

<Option name="track-buffer-seconds" value="5"/>

and change the number 5 to a 10 or other higher number.

This will reduce the load on the hard drive, but will make locates take somewhat longer. You can experiment to find the best balance between number of channels, and the responsiveness of the system. If you somehow corrupt this file so that Mixbus does not work well, just delete the file and Mixbus will create a new one for you.

Mixbus just bounces in the dock when I try to launch it (OSX)

If you are on 10.4, you MUST be updated to the LATEST 10.4.11. Even if your system information says 10.4.11, you should click the Apple icon and do a system update, including all security updates. This is the only known startup bug on 10.4. If you are fully updated on 10.4.11 and you are still having problems, please collect the information below:

Mixbus does not start or crashes, what information should I send?

All Platforms

•Please send your system information (CPU type, OS version, JACK version, soundcard I/O) to: mixbus@harrisonconsoles.com

OSX

•Close Mixbus, Open the Console (Applications->Utilities->Console.app) and click “Clear Display”, then reopen Mixbus. Do the action that causes a problem and then copy the output of the Console and mail it to: mixbus@harrisonconsoles.com

•If Mixbus crashes, please choose "Show Crash Report", copy/paste the contents into an email, and mail to: mixbus@harrisonconsoles.com

•If you have a question about a graphical element, it may help to take a screenshot and send it to us. To cap- ture the entire desktop, press Command-Shift-3. The screen shot will be automatically saved as a .png file on your desktop.

Linux

•If you have a question about a graphical element, it may help to take a screenshot and send it to us. On most modern distributions, you can capture the desktop by pressing Print Screen.

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Contents Harrison Mixbus OS X & Linux Table of Contents Introduction Features & Specifications Mixer FeaturesEditor/DAW Features System RequirementsInstallation Installation OSXInstalling Jack Installing MixbusSoundcard I/O support Installation LinuxDownloading and Installing Mixbus Installation All Platforms Download and Install the License fileHow does audio I/O work in Mixbus, and what is JACK? Getting StartedGetting Started Creating Tracks for recordingNeed Help? Jack I/O About JackTrack I/O Selections Track I/O EditorTrack/Bus Inspector Jack MenuOverview Mixbus Editor and Mixer WindowsInput Strips Mix Buses Master Bus Mixer WindowSignal Flow Input Channels Track Name Click to rename and other utility functionsMix Bus Channels Master Channel Right-click here to add or remove redirectsMixer Conventions & Tips Mixbus Knobs and FadersRedirects Plug-ins, Sends & Inserts RedirectsPlug-in Control Sliders Redirect MenuPlug-ins Summary of plug-in support in MixbusLatency Compensation Plug-in ManagerSends Inputs InsertsOutputs Edit Window Overview Basic Editing ConceptsCreating Tracks Track ManagementTrack and Bus Management in the Editor Track and Bus Management in the MixerRecording, Loops and Punch Ranges Using TracksGroups Navigating in the Editor window Zooming and Panning Transport Menu and ToolbarMixbus Automation Region Gain and AutomationGraphical Automation Editing Automation tracks Editing Tools Editing Tools & ModesEdit Modes Smart Editing Edit MenuGain Tool TimeFX ToolJoin Playhead Mode Operation PriorityBehaviors with Join Playhead on Behaviors with Join Playhead offEdit Point Implicit Edit RangeEdit Point = Playhead Edit Point = MouseObject Region Editing Object Region EditingRegion Context Menu Region LayersRegion level Add Files Importing FilesImporting Files to Mixbus Insert MappingExporting Files Audio Consolidation and ExportExporting to a File Initiating an ExportFormat Synchronization Clocks & SynchronizationClocks Using the Click Using the GridTempo, Click, & Grid Defining a Songs Tempo and MeterGrid Modes Monitoring MonitoringMode Locations Window Rhythm Ferret Window Keybindings Preferences SyncPaths/Files Kbd/MouseMidi Ports AuditionMisc Preferences Mixbus Options Menu OptionsControl Surfaces Mackie Control Surfaces Generic MidiAutoConnect MonitoringMisc. Options Stop Transport at Session End 12dB gain reduce during ffwd/rewdPrimary/Secondary Clock Delta to Edit Cursor Always Copy Imported FilesGeneric Midi Control Surfaces Logic Control Protocol Keyboard & Mouse Shortcuts Linux Transport and Recording ControlSession and File Handling Standard Mixbus Layout Cubasish Layout ProToolish LayoutChanging What’s Visible Window Visibility Editing With Edit PointMoving The Playhead Aligning With The Edit PointEdit Point Playback Edit Point Active Mark? Edit Range Region OperationsEdit Range Selecting Markers and LocationsDefining Loop, Punch Range, and Tempo Changes Mouse ModesMouse Object Mode Mouse Zoom ModeMouse Ops on Solo/Mute/Rec-enable Mixbus Function Mouse CommandMouse Ops on Solo Buttons Only Mouse Ops on Faders & Plug-in ControlsKeyboard & Mouse Shortcuts Mac Standard Mixbus Layout Cubasish Layout ProToolsish LayoutKeyboard Shortcuts Macintosh Window Visibility Aligning With The Edit Point Command+e Copy Command+c Cut Command+x Delete Delete alternate Defining Loop, Punch Range, and Tempo Changes Mouse Object Mode Mouse Ops on Solo Buttons Only Appendix a FAQ How do I route audio from another application into Mixbus? Why is there no Save As?What is the difference between Snapshot and Save As? What audio file formats are supported? How do I use Midi transport controls MTC/MMC with Mixbus?Debugging Midi CC What Hardware controllers are supported?For generic Midi CC Linux Mixbus just bounces in the dock when I try to launch it OSXAll Platforms Appendix B Release Notes MixbusAppendix B Release Notes Known Issues All platforms Mixbus 1.5.1Mixbus 1.4.1 Mixbus 1.4Mixbus 1.3 Features Mixbus v1.2Appendix B Release Notes Mixbus Appendix B Release Notes Contact Information Http//mixbus.harrisonconsoles.com
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