Archive for category troubleshooting

Possible fix for missing DP plugins

Did some of your Digital Performer plugins simply vanish from your dropdown list of effects?? [Proverb and Masterworks are commonly cited] If you’re using a non-english localization of OS X then this might help: Switch your localization to English, then back to your original language. For many users, this has fixed the problem.

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Can’t save presets? Check folder permissions!

The save settings/presets menu

One week ago, for no reason at all, I suddenly could NOT save any presets from the drop-down box of the Effects window. For example, open up MOTU Dyamics. Choose any preset. Fiddle with the knobs. Try to save that as a new preset. ["Save Settings"] Normally a finder window opens, and you can enter [...]

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10 steps for basic DP Troubleshooting

The filepath for DP Preferences

Whenever you experience weird behavior during DP use–for something that you know was working fine the day before–there are a few basic troubleshooting steps that I recommend before trying anything drastic. [I define something drastic as uninstalling/reinstalling DP, or re-installing OSX] Step 1: Save your project using ‘Save As’, then close DP. Restart DP and [...]

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