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User profile for user: trobert225
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Duplicated audio files greyed out when I try to add them to a project

Hello, a few times recently I've needed to create duplicate audio files so that I could keep the original audio file while making destructive edits to the duplicate. To do this, I used the "Backup File(s)" command in the File Browser. The duplicated file is created with the same name plus " dup" added after the file extension (I create/use .wav files at 44.1/24-bit, and sometimes collaborators send me 44.1/24-bit .aif files).


However, when I try to add this file to the project by using the File Browser command "Add Audio File...", the duplicated file is greyed out and thus cannot be added to the project. The same thing happens if use the Project Audio window. I cannot drag and drop the audio file into the project either.


The only workaround I've found is to change the name of the file in the Finder, by eliminating the " dup" after the file extension.


Does anyone know what the problem is?


FYI I'm using Mac OS 10.14.6 and Logic 10.4.7


Thanks

iMac 27", macOS 10.14

Posted on Nov 21, 2019 10:22 AM

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User profile for user: Wilddrums
Wilddrums
User level: Level 5
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Posted on Nov 21, 2019 2:15 PM

I barely use the Backup File command. I admit its implementation is confusing.


That command appends " dup" TO the file extension. Ex: "File.aif" creates "File.aif dup". Since ".aif dup" doesn't correspond to an audio file format recognized by Logic, it doesn't allow adding the file as an audio file. That's why changing "File.aif dup" to "Otherfile.aif" works.


My suggestion is to use the Copy/Convert File command in the File Browser to create a backup. Just change slightly the name and uncheck the Change File Reference box at the bottom of the dialog.


Hope that helps,


WD



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Wilddrums
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Nov 21, 2019 2:15 PM in response to trobert225

I barely use the Backup File command. I admit its implementation is confusing.


That command appends " dup" TO the file extension. Ex: "File.aif" creates "File.aif dup". Since ".aif dup" doesn't correspond to an audio file format recognized by Logic, it doesn't allow adding the file as an audio file. That's why changing "File.aif dup" to "Otherfile.aif" works.


My suggestion is to use the Copy/Convert File command in the File Browser to create a backup. Just change slightly the name and uncheck the Change File Reference box at the bottom of the dialog.


Hope that helps,


WD



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Duplicated audio files greyed out when I try to add them to a project

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