when trying to import cd’s to my new mac mini (Apple M4, Tahoe 26.2)
I get the error Access to Source Volume was Denied.
But i have verified that access is available under:
Privacy and Security
Files and Folders
Music
Removable volumes is enabled.
Any other settings that might be stopping me from importing cd’s?
What USB DVD/CD driver are you using..?
What type of CD's are you trying to import..?
Commercial Music CD's can be Imported into the Music App.
see > Import songs from CDs into Music on Mac - Apple Support
Burned Music CD's created by an old iTunes version or Windows player maybe protected and/or not readable.
How is the CD drive connected to the computer?
If it is connected via a USB hub or some other dock, that could possibly be an issue. There have been numerous reports of CDs or DVDs not being accessible when the drive is connected via a hub and the resolution was to directly connect it to the computer.
Hmm... Open Music > Settings > General > set When a CD is Inserted: Import CD > click OK
Again, what kind of CDs?
There are multiple applications, including Apple's Music, that should be able to import a music CD. Incidentally, I have never heard of an iTunes-burned music CD not being allowed to import. They are basically just like regular music CDs.
My understanding is Macs can read Windows format, just not write to NTFS.
Confirm you have enabled "Removable Volumes" in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Files and Folders > Music Try restarting you Mac. Oddly you have to do this a lot more frequently to cure issues with newer OS versions than I had to using old OS versions (I once had a Tiger OS computer than I only restarted once in an entire year).
You can try the setting den.thed indicates but it should not be necessary. That will set things up to automatically start importing a CD even if you do not want to actually import it, just play it.
Try using a different ripper or player and see if there's the same issue. VLC is a free player, plays just about anything in the media world, and lets you open a disc for playing.
Limnos wrote:
Confirm you have enabled "Removable Volumes" in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Files and Folders > Music
In Sequoia or Tahoe, you may need to run the Music application before this switch will even appear in System Settings.
I'm not sure about Sonoma (which seems to be the first version of macOS where you had to grant permission).
I am trying to import standard commercial music cd’s. Not burned or home made.
i am using my external LG cd/dvd reader via USB. I used this drive for many years for the same purpose on my previous mac mini. The drive is detected by the mac, and i can play the disc from the drive……..just cant import from it.
Mac mini: 'Access Denied' importing CDs
