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User16611895026575095475 (phylter music) asked a question.

Pro Tools Ultimate 2023.6 error 6101 with renderer
Since updating Pro Tools to 2023.6 and renderer to 5.1 0 Getting this DAW error (-6101) even with no tracks active apart form the binaural settings and LTC and renderer 5.1 - anyone else get this? It doesn't make a different what sound card I use form the renderer (on the same machine a top spec MAC M1 Max).

  • AdamP (Dolby Labs)

    Hi,

    In the Pro Tools Playback Engine window, ensure that “Ignore Errors During Playback/Record” is disabled during mastering. It may be enabled while editing, but if it is, ensure that “Minimize Additional I/O Latency” is unchecked, as this will induce 6101 errors regardless of system usage.

    There are a few other tips in this article:
    https://professionalsupport.dolby.com/s/article/How-Can-I-Ensure-Smooth-Playback-When-Using-Pro-Tools-Ultimate-and-the-Dolby-Audio-Bridge

    Are there any other devices plugged into the Mac? For troubleshooting purposes it could be worth disconnecting any peripherals. Did you update Pro Tools and the Renderer at the same time? If not, was there a combination that worked without issue?

    If the issue persist please let us know the full specs, OS, and audio I/O used and zip up the logs (accessible from the help menu).

    Thanks,
    Adam
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    • User16611895026575095475 (phylter music)

      Hi Adam!
      Thank soooo much - this "In the Pro Tools Playback Engine window, ensure that “Ignore Errors During Playback/Record” is disabled during mastering. It may be enabled while editing, but if it is, ensure that “Minimize Additional I/O Latency” is unchecked, as this will induce 6101 errors regardless of system usage."

      Did the trick!!!

      I'm still building session size, so would love it if you could look at my system log. I take it you meant the Renderer log? (attached!)

      To answer your other questions - no peripherals or devices, I kept my home station super simple, working on just headphones with a mouse and keyboard (via a USB 2.0 hub in a separate port to the soundcard).
      Yes I updated both at the same time - I had to for project parity reasons.
      Pro Tools Ultimate 2022.7 and Renderer 3.7x worked great beforehand.

      I'm on a Mac M1 Max 32 GB 13,1 (2022). running Monterey 12.4
      just headphones plugged into a Duet USB 2x2 and the renderer set for binaural. latest firmware confirmed compatible by Apogee (in any case I swapped the cards and used the Mac External etc. but problem persisted).

      What did you mean by mastering exactly?

      Best wishes
      Phil `Z
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  • AdamP (Dolby Labs)

    Hi Phil,

    While the renderer is in record. I should change that.

    The logs show some buffer overruns and underruns which isn't necessarily as alarming as it sound especially if you aren't hearing any artifacts. And, I'm assuming that were prior to the playback engine settings.

    Best,
    Adam
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    • User16611895026575095475 (phylter music)

      Hi Adam,

      Big thanks again for checking that. Yes I guess it was prior to the playback changes.

      Phil
  • User16611895026575095475 (phylter music)

    Do you know why this might happen on my system, when someone with the same system can not? Is it plug-in related?
    Just asking to keep aware ..
    Thanks
    Phil