Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

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Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

Post by smisk » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:42 pm

Hey guys,

Have you ever experienced this issue? The .asd-files are located in the same folder as the .mp3's and have the same name - though Live doesn't seem to see them?

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Re: Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

Post by markmakingmusic » Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:05 pm

What is the Library Path set to in the Ableton preferences? If it is not set to the folder you speak of, Ableton will not 'look' for it anywhere else.
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Re: Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

Post by invol » Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:09 am

It shouldn't matter where the library path is for his issue. I would try running disk utility and repairing permissions on the drive. Make sure you have read/write permissions.

Also, what is not working for you to think it is not reading the files? Did you hit save in clip view after warping (just a guess)?

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Re: Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

Post by smisk » Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:30 pm

Thank you both for your replies.

I'll try the disc utility.

Well, I think it is not working, as it is not working. the .asd-files are right beside the .mp3-file, so it should read them. The .asd-files were created on another computer and then transferred to the external HDD.

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Re: Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

Post by invol » Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:19 pm

What I mean by not working is this - did you use the Save button in Clip View after Warping them? Or are they just the initial analysis with the waveform overview?

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Re: Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

Post by smisk » Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:36 pm

invol wrote:What I mean by not working is this - did you use the Save button in Clip View after Warping them? Or are they just the initial analysis with the waveform overview?
Oh - yes, of course. That is the whole point - I've spend countless hours doing that as a novice Ableton 8-user :)

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Re: Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

Post by invol » Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:09 am

My guess is that it is some sort of permissions thing or drive formatting issue between mac/pc. Any luck on that angle?

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Re: Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

Post by smisk » Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:53 pm

Actually, I don't have write-priviliges when connecting the harddrive to a Mac, so it looks like you're right. I'll investigate further. Thanks! :)

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Re: Live doesn't "see" .asd-files on external harddrive

Post by invol » Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:06 am

I always recommend reformatting non-Mac drives with Disk Utility if you are going to be using OS X. If you are jumping back and forth between Mac and PC, think about having 2 partitions, one formatted for Win and `one for OS X.

Also, I am sure there are some WIndows users on this forum that have more tips on this issue than I.

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