Error Scrubbing Through Audio

[Roland R. kahlenberg]

Haven’t seen that one b4. Can you do a RAM preview with audio? If it’s just the audio scrub that’s giving problems, then I’d suggest trying another audio file and then a restart as a last resort – perhaps something’s screwy with memory.

If it’s affecting RAM previews then it may be the audio file itself that is the cause. Test with another audio file. If it’s the audio file, then use QT Pro to resave the audio into another format.

What type of audio files arr you using? I hope it’s not MP3.

HTH
Roland Kahlenberg
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[Stewart Goldstein]

This problem started happening recently with AIF and WAV files.

The RAM preview is fine; the error message pops up only while scrubbing through the timeline. This has happened with more than one file, and even after restarts.

[Roland R. kahlenberg]

Try upgrading to version 6.5.1, and see if setting your audio to draft quality helps during the scubbing. Additionally, you may want to look at setting your audio preview preferences to be identical to that of your audio file.

HTH
Roland Kahlenberg
broadcastGEMs
customizable animated backdrops with Adobe After Effects project files

[Stewart Goldstein]

The audio prefs are already the same as the audio file.

The problem showed up right after the latest upgrade of Quicktime was installed. (7.0.2 or something like that. Whatever the latest one is.)

I am using AE 5.5; would this problem go away with 6.5?

Thx

[Roland R. kahlenberg]

[mksalva] “The problem showed up right after the latest upgrade of Quicktime was installed. (7.0.2 or something like that. Whatever the latest one is.)
I am using AE 5.5; would this problem go away with 6.5?”

It’s never a good idea to upgrade too quickly. 😉

The latest version of AE is 6.5.1. I really can’t answer your Q if it’ll work fine after upgrading. What I will suggest however is that you download the tryout for 6.5 and also the update to 6.5.1 . You will be able to install both versions on a single system as long as you are careful not to install them into the same location.

The tryout if fully functional for 30 days.

In terms of fixing your problem, assuming that it is a QT issue, then try converting the audio to .mov and see if it helps.

Good Luck
Roland Kahlenberg
broadcastGEMs
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[Steve Roberts]

I think it’s a QT issue … somebody recently advised downgrading to 7.0.1 or 6.5 or so.

Steve

[Stewart Goldstein]

How do you downgrade to 7.0.1 once you’ve installed a later version?

[Steve Roberts]

That’s a good question, as I’ve only read about it in this forum over the past few days. Perhaps a search for “7.0.2” and “quicktime”?

… unless I’m mistaken.
Steve

[Ian Dillon]

I’m having the same problem after a recent upgrade. I’m running AE 6.0, new QT, new Final Cut Pro, and new Decklink video card.

Any luck with a cure?