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[Pending Validation] ''Unable to locate hardware. Make sure your hardware is connected and turned on. Click OK when the hardware is ready.'' when launching Pro Tools 9.

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Question :

''Unable to locate hardware.  Make sure your hardware is connected and turned on.  Click OK when the hardware is ready.'' when launching Pro Tools 9.


Answer :
  1. Make sure your Audio Interface is connected and powered on.
  2. Verify that you have the correct Drivers installed:

[Pending Validation] Error on launch of Pro Tools 9: ''Pro Tools could not initialize the current playback device. Please make sure that the device has been configured correctly.''

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Question :
How do I resolve the "Pro Tools could not initialize the current playback device. Please make sure that the device has been configured correctly." error when trying to launch Pro Tools 9?
Answer :
This could be an issue with the Current Engine setting in the Pro Tools Playback Engine.
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[Pending Validation] Pro Tools 9 FAQ

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Question :

Pro Tools 9 Frequently Asked Questions


Answer :

Pro Tools 9 Software FAQ


Q: What is Pro Tools 9 software?
A: Pro Tools 9 software is a new version of Pro Tools software that delivers a host of new features, including the ability to run standalone, on Avid hardware, or on third-party audio interfaces. Pro Tools 9 now includes an enhanced...