Older Sessions Not Loading Plug-ins

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Older Sessions Not Loading Plug-ins

Since installing Logic Pro X, when attempting to open a session created in Logic Pro 9 I now get this pop up window and my instruments don't load. They all have the ⚠ on them. But i can go thru the sub menu's and re-insert the same exact plug-in on the channel, but it will not load the preset/patch that it should. Its either blank, or the first "default" patch like your inserting a new instance. I did not move any folders, all my plug-ins are installed correctly, because as I said I can re-add them just fine. Any ideas?? I'd hate to think that GBs of previous sessions and projects are totally gone and a waste. PLEASE don't tell me that...

My software is up to date, everything worked fine before I installed the new version of Logic….

Posted on Jun 28, 2014 10:18 PM

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Answer 1

kcstudio

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Jun 29, 2014 3:00 AM in response to Mr609

Hi, have you actually installed the 64Bit versions of the plugins? If not, you’ll have to do so in order to use them successfully in LPX!

Have a nice day!

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Mr609 Author

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Jun 29, 2014 9:30 PM in response to kcstudio

yes the 64bit version is installed….i can load the missing plug-in on the same track that claims the plug-ins are unavailable…but it doesn't load the specific sound/preset.

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Mr609 Author

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Jul 5, 2014 10:28 AM in response to kcstudio

any ideas?? anybody??

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Answer 4

Jul 6, 2014 7:37 AM in response to Mr609

First, let me say that all my Logic 9 projects (and older) all open in Logic Pro X without the problems you're having.

One can therefore assume that other issues are involved

I can make some suggestions:

Run Disk Utility on your drives.

If you have DiskWarrior, run that first. (Boot from a second drive)

Repair permissions.

It may just be that some system error is causing your problems and will be fixed through general maintenance routines.

An obvious workaround is to open the old projects in Logic 9 first, then save the settings for the problematic plugins. Then open the project in Logic X and just load the saved settings.

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Mr609 Author

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Jul 6, 2014 7:41 AM in response to Colin Shapiro

This makes sense. I forget what happens if I try to reopen in logic 9. I'll give that a shot and keep u posted. I'm pretty sure I repaired my disk permissiks but I will do all of this once again. Thanks Colin. Like I said, I'll keep u posted.

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Mr609 Author

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Jul 6, 2014 6:33 PM in response to Colin Shapiro

im getting the same exact issue now trying to reopen that session in Logic Pro 9…im officially baffled. because the plug ins are there. and passed validation. i can even re-add the same plug in to the same track. only issue is that when a new plug in is loaded, the wanted preset is now lost…smh..this is a headache and a half…attemptign to repair disk permissions now….

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Mr609 Author

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Jul 10, 2014 4:44 PM in response to Mr609

crazy nobody else has this issue or has come across it...

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Answer 8

Jul 11, 2014 9:07 AM in response to Mr609

The fact that Logic 9 now has the same problems appears to confirm a unique problem on your setup, which would also be why no-one else has complained about this problem.

Which MacOS are you running?

Did you try the disk repair routines I suggested?

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Mr609 Author

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Jul 11, 2014 9:13 AM in response to Colin Shapiro

yes i did, issue persisted. im running 10.8.5 latest versions of both Logic Pro 9 and X….should i try to reinstall the plug ins or the programs themselves u think?? i appreciate the help u've been offering...

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Answer 10

Jul 11, 2014 2:21 PM in response to Mr609

It's very strange...

It's also hard to say what you should try. If it was me, I'd first clone my drive (using SuperDuper) then do all the tests on the clone. If this is not possible for you, you could certainly try re-installing Logic (both versions) or even try re-isntalling your 10.8.5 OS using a Combo updater. Re-installing the system might fix any general problems causing the issues you're having. I doubt it's the plugins themselves.

One more question:

Where are your plugins? They should be in [Yourdrive]/Library/Audio/Plug-ins

Keep us posted...

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Mr609 Author

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Jul 12, 2014 2:53 AM in response to Colin Shapiro

so my plugins are in the same location they have always been...[Yourdrive]/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/Components

so far i've reinstalled logic 9, got the same exact issue. i've installed the 10.8.5 combo update…got the same result lol.

i have not reinstalled logic pro X yet or the plug-ins….

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Answer 12

Jul 12, 2014 5:24 AM in response to Mr609

Try reindexing Spotlight..... (The method by which OS X tracks all files)

Spotlight: How to re-index folders or volumes

...and do so for your entire system drive.... not just a folder...

Note: This may take some time to complete... depending on how much data exists on your system drive and the overall speed of your system..so be patient..

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Mr609 Author

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Jul 12, 2014 11:57 AM in response to The Art Of Sound

Awesome, starting to index system now. its a 3TB fusion drive…half full lol…so im sure it'll take some time.

once again i appreciate the help, and will keep you posted.

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Answer 14

Jul 12, 2014 12:09 PM in response to Mr609

You are welcome...

But, upon further examination of the screenshot of the error dialog box you posted up.. I think something else is going on.. as all the Plugin names showing in that dialog box, are truncated to 11 characters.... and that might be a clue as to the real problem...

It might be the dialog box itself is doing that... in order to fit everything on the screen but I don't recall that being the case when i have seen similar dialog boxes in the past.

Maybe someone like CCT or Clancy might be able to shed further light on this?

Also.. do the errant plugins appear correctly in the AU manager within Logic?

Finally,

You haven't used any form of wrapper to get them to work with External Controllers... such as Novation's Automap have you?

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Mr609 Author

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Jul 12, 2014 12:08 PM in response to The Art Of Sound

all the plug ins are "automap" versions, so the plugin would say "Battery 3 (Automap)" as opposed to simply "Battery 3" so maybe thats why they are all truncated…should i try to re-instal the automap software as well?? lol

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