Fairlight playback issues

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Fairlight playback issues

PostThu Apr 15, 2021 2:49 pm

I am going through some Fairlight training and I cannot get the JK keys to work, and the L key is slow to react. Concerning the J key I can see the speed increase next to the reverse key on the interface (2x thought 64x) but the playhead just stays still. Additionally when I grab the playback head to try to scrub back and forth it just doesn't move.

Honestly right now Fairlight is non-usable for me. Is anyone else seeing these issues?
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostThu Apr 15, 2021 3:08 pm

jallen0 wrote:when I grab the playback head to try to scrub back and forth it just doesn't move.
Is Fixed Playhead enabled?

Open the Timeline View Options drop-down and deselect the Fixed Playhead button or disable the option under the View menu > Show Fixed Playhead.
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostThu Apr 15, 2021 3:39 pm

Fixed playhead was not enabled. When it is enabled it appears to work as intended. The entire timeline moves back and forth. When it is not enabled and grabbing the playhead it wants to try to move but just stays there.
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostThu Apr 15, 2021 4:19 pm

Are you able to illustrate the behaviour via phone video or screen capture?
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostThu Apr 15, 2021 4:39 pm

I can't duplicate this in Studio 17.1.1 for Windows. JKL are working normally on all pages.
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostThu Apr 15, 2021 5:19 pm

I did try to upload the file however it was too large. I'll need to set-up an external link.

I was able to move the playhead back and forth this time however when I do that I do not hear the audio scrubbing...just the playhead moving back and forth. Other else has changed.
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostThu Apr 15, 2021 5:27 pm

jallen0 wrote:I was able to move the playhead back and forth this time however when I do that I do not hear the audio scrubbing
Is Timeline > Audio Scrubbing enabled?

Does the Timeline > Loop Jog preference assist?
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostFri Apr 16, 2021 2:46 pm

The audio scrubbing was enabled and the Loop Jog was unselected. I selected that and saw no difference.

I have now tried this with multiple clips and different projects and have the same issues. I cannot scrub the audio no matter what I try. Plus even pressing the space bar feels laggy to me.
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostFri Apr 16, 2021 2:59 pm

Any change with the 4K Mini disabled in Preferences > Video and Audio I/O?

Is Desktop Video 12.0 or an earlier version installed?
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostFri Apr 16, 2021 6:25 pm

I am using Desktop 12 and I have not made any changes in the setup for my UltraStudio 4K mini.
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostSat Apr 17, 2021 4:20 pm

jallen0 wrote:I am using Desktop 12 and I have not made any changes in the setup for my UltraStudio 4K mini.
Disabling the 4K Mini has no impact on the issue?
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostTue Jun 15, 2021 9:09 pm

It made no difference.

Updating this thread. I am going through Fairlight training and right now the L key from J,K,L is the only key that works on both the editor keyboard and a bluetooth Apple keyboard. Also I still have no audio scrubbing, even with it turned on.

I have no clue what's happening with Fairlight but I am starting to lean into using ProTools. I'll finish my training modules and see what else pops up.
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostWed Jun 16, 2021 6:42 am

jallen0 wrote:right now the L key from J,K,L is the only key that works on both the editor keyboard and a bluetooth Apple keyboard.
Are you using the default DaVinci Resolve keybinding preset in the Keyboard Customisation window?

The default keybindings are functional on my systems with no delay in engaging the transport.

Also I still have no audio scrubbing, even with it turned on.
Which audio device is configured in Preferences > System > Video and Audio I/O? The UltraStudio 4K mini?

Set the Mac Pro speakers as the preferred Device for Sound Output in AMS.
Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup

Right click the speakers in the AMS source list and select "Use This Device for Sound Output"

Configure the Mac Pro speakers as the preferred device in:
Preferences > System > Video and Audio I/O

Any change to behaviour?

Scrubbing is functional on my systems regardless of IO device including Decklink cards and third party Core Audio devices.
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostWed Jun 16, 2021 2:16 pm

Reynaud Venter wrote:
The default keybindings are functional on my systems with no delay in engaging the transport.


The only change I have made to my keyboard was to modify the tab key to create names on color nodes. In looking at the mapping the JKL keys are configured as I would expect them to be.


Also I still have no audio scrubbing, even with it turned on.
Which audio device is configured in Preferences > System > Video and Audio I/O? The UltraStudio 4K mini?[/quote]

Yes. In Video and Audio I/O it is set in playback, capture and speaker.

Set the Mac Pro speakers as the preferred Device for Sound Output in AMS.
Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.

Right click the speakers in the AMS source list and select "Use This Device for Sound Output"

Configure the Mac Pro speakers as the preferred device in:
Preferences > System > Video and Audio I/O.


It was set to UltraStudio 4K Mini. Changes made.

Any change to behaviour?


YES! Both JKL and the jog wheel on editor keyboard now work as expected. This issue I now have is that the UltraStudio 4K Mini was feeding my Mackie HR824 speakers. Now I have no audio going to them.

I see another ticket to Blackmagic needs to happen. That and trying hard to find a new sound I/O device that works with Fairlight.
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Re: Fairlight playback issues

PostWed Jun 16, 2021 2:17 pm

Thank you Reynaud for all your help.
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