Logic Pro X & Avid Artist Mix - PROBLEM

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Logic Pro X & Avid Artist Mix - PROBLEM

I've been using the Artist Mix for years with Logic 8 and FCP - great solution for multiple programs. I just upgraded to Logic Pro X which is a great piece of software BUT all I get on the Artist Mix are little green horizontal bars on the display strip. Faders do not move - it's basically dead.

Eucon starts up, sees the Mix and is recognized by Logic on the splash screen. But then the Mix just sits there. I've tried the fixes I've found on the forums. Downgrading EuCon software, firmware, startup sequence, manually starting Eucon etc. Nothing. Just the green bars on the Mix. $1300 of useless.

I've read on the forums that people have been having issues with soft keys and some freezes but mine just does nothing.

I'm running OS 10.9.1, Logic Pro X 10.0.6, EuControl 3.1.0, Duet Apogee

Any ideas?

Final Cut Pro X, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Feb 11, 2014 9:53 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 12, 2014 12:37 PM in response to K1300S Vancouver

I'm running OS 10.9.1, Eucon 3.1 (1xMC Control, 2xMC Mix) and Logic 10.0.6. To use Eucon I HAVE TO make sure that it is QUIT, then restart it fully BEFORE I turn on my Euphonix boxes. Then everything works as expected when I open Logic.

rz

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Answer 2

Iaamusic

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Feb 12, 2014 12:51 PM in response to K1300S Vancouver

Hi,

I use artist mix in Logic Pro X and works fine, BUT I did have some initial problems. Firstly use latest eucon software. Then turn app nap off on the eucon application icon, after that, I switch mc mix on first, then mac, let it do it's stuff, then run eucon ( not auto load eucon). When eucon recognises mc mix, then load Logic Pro x.

Hope this helps, be patient, it can work and as you know it certainly works pretty well.

Ian

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Answer 3

Mar 9, 2014 3:45 PM in response to Iaamusic

Thanks for the advice. Been too busy with work until now to really try different startup combinations etc. Unfortunately, no different results - just a semi-dead Mix sitting there. I'll keep my eye out for software updates and continue to fiddle with it when I have time.

Any other ideas would be appreciated!

Thanks

Jeff

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Answer 4

Aug 17, 2014 3:29 PM in response to bigpego

bigpego wrote:

I have the same problem with Logic 10.0.7 OSX 10.8 and eucon 3.1.3. It doesn't work and I have test some combination startup. There are some news? Thank you very much

This solution posted above, seems to work very well... if you follow them exactly as stated.

I use artist mix in Logic Pro X and works fine, BUT I did have some initial problems. Firstly use latest eucon software. Then turn app nap off on the eucon application icon, after that, I switch mc mix on first, then mac, let it do it's stuff, then run eucon ( not auto load eucon). When eucon recognises mc mix, then load Logic Pro x.

Cheers..

Nigel

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Answer 5

Aug 17, 2014 3:42 PM in response to bigpego

(Google is your friend!)

http://www.cultofmac.com/253064/how-to-turn-app-nap-off-for-specific-apps-on-you r-mac-os-x-tips/

So, making sure Eucon is not currently running... select the Eucon application in your Applications folder...

Right or control Left click on the app and choose Get Info from the pop up menu

Then in the window that opens.. check Disable App Nap and close that window

Done.

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Answer 6

bigpego

Level 1

4 points

Aug 17, 2014 4:06 PM in response to The Art Of Sound

I'll test it with my macbookpro with osx 10.9.4; if it work I upgrade my iMac. Could I ask an offtopic? I have Avid Artist Control, my screen is flickering specially in white contours but if I'll set the brightness on max it isn't flickering but it too bright. Is it going to broke? I took this used

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Answer 7

Aug 17, 2014 5:08 PM in response to bigpego

bigpego,

I have no idea... but it sounds like that screen has some issues, yes, based purely on your description.

I suggest you contact Avid's support and ask them for assistance and advice.

http://www.avid.com/US/support/support-contact

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Answer 8

Aug 18, 2014 7:41 AM in response to bigpego

That's good news indeed!

...and yes, sometimes it's just a matter of doing things in the right order.. (once you discover what that correct order is....) that fixes weird, hardware related issues....

Anyhow, thanks for letting us know what worked for you....

Much appreciated as always!

Cheers..

Nigel

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Answer 9

Feb 12, 2014 12:44 PM in response to Russell Moran

Thanks Russell

I've tried that several times including machine restarts and different combinations. And still the same result. I'll try again this evening and post back if I have better results.

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Answer 10

bigpego

Level 1

4 points

Aug 17, 2014 2:56 PM in response to K1300S Vancouver

I have the same problem with Logic 10.0.7 OSX 10.8 and eucon 3.1.3. It doesn't work and I have test some combination startup. There are some news? Thank you very much

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