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Avid Pro Tools 2021.3 - Complete Bug Fix List

Mike Thornton

Avid has released Pro Tools 2021.3, which includes a raft of bug fixes. In this article, we have all the details with a full bug fix list.

AAF

  • AAF's with multi-channel tracks and mixed frame rates will no longer result in some channels of audio importing out of sync

  • Field recording channel names will now import from Media Composer subclips in an embedded AAF

  • Fixed an issue where the wrong clips could be referenced if both new track and match tracks is used when importing an AAF with clips that reference the same file

  • Fixed a case where importing an embedded AAF on network storage could hang or take a very long time

  • Exporting an AAF with Media Composer compatibility will now only mute the track in the AAF if a single static breakpoint exists on the track

  • Non-integer frame rate AAF's from sample-accurate sources will now import at the correct frame rate with correctly aligned audio

  • Markers that are imported through an AAF will now support a 255 character limit

Audio to MIDI

  • Fixed a graphic defect when dragging audio to a MIDI track from the Workspace or operating system

  • Fixed a bug that was causing Melodyne to crash after using the Extract MIDI to New Track command

Automation

  • The auto-match indicator now illuminates when in trim mode

  • Automation lanes on tracks inside folder tracks can now be re-ordered

Crashes and Errors

  • Fixed a crash when importing certain files that contain AAC audio

  • Fixed a crash when importing some OP1a MXF files

  • DigiTest no longer crashes on launch when Pro Tools is launched (Mac, HDX/HD Native)

Dolby Atmos Workflows

  • Pro Tools can once again properly read the input configuration from the Cinema RMU

  • Fixed an issue where Object metadata is not recorded accurately until reaching an automation breakpoint change. Occurred when "Link Object and Audio Recording" is disabled and the audio track is not record-enabled.

  • Fixed an issue where audio track metadata was not always captured accurately while punching in.

  • Fixed an issue that would erroneously cause "The current session has an output bus mapped to this output and may not be remapped to an object" after importing session data from another session

  • Clarified the dialog that informs users that the Dolby Atmos Renderer input configuration does not match the session

  • Bounce to WAV (ADM BWF) will now abort mid bounce if an error is detected during the bounce process

  • The I/O Setup window is now large enough to include the Bed/Object Group column by default

  • Track Presets window now only lists "Bed/Object Assignment and Toggle Settings" once

  • "Untitled" is no longer appended when creating a new Bed/Object Group name on Windows OS

Editing

  • Markers are once again included when editing in Shuffle mode

  • Fixed an issue where previously selected Playlist clips were deleted from the timeline after making another Playlist clip selection

  • Fixed an issue where edits on frozen tracks were being applied to the underlying clips

  • Fixed an issue where fades would be deleted when a clip was partially dragged on top of them

  • Fixed an issue where trimming clips with fades caused unpredictable results

  • Fixed an issue where trimming a clip would clear automation where the clip was trimmed

  • The selection in the time field in the Space Clips dialogs is now predictable when using keyboard shortcuts

  • Changing a meter change event will now open the Time Operations dialog if there are other meter change events further down the timeline. This allows better user control over the results.

  • Fixed a bug that caused the wrong plug-in to be selected after hitting Enter from the plug-in menu

  • Fixed an issue that prevented creating clip groups across tracks with different timebases

  • Fixed a crash when importing a mixed clip group from the Clips list to the Edit Window

  • Fixed an issue by preventing file names not supported on Windows to be created during Track Commit

  • Fixed an issue resulting from certain file names not being supported on Windows

Elastic Audio

  • Fixed a crash that was caused by deactivating Elastic Audio tracks during playback

Export/Bounce

  • The Export Mix window will now save and recall all location options with the session

  • "Error 32" will no longer occur after canceling a bounce to MOV on Windows OS

  • Fixed an occasional "FF_AudioProcessMixer.cpp", line 33" or "Cmn_ExportProgressTimeoutException" error that would occur when bouncing to QuickTime

  • Export Mix will no longer adds a minute of silence when doing an open ended bounce to WAV or AIFF files

  • The ability to bounce to 32-Bit audio in an MOV file has been removed from the Bounce Mix window because it does not function

  • Removed a redundant question, asking it you'd like to replace the file in the bounce location because it already exists

  • The cancel button in Track Bounce window no longer needs to be clicked 3 times if the window was opened via a key command

Import

  • Selecting an SRC pull value in the Import Audio Window will once again use the correct value for sample rate conversion

  • Choosing not to import volume automation, when overlaying the main playlist in Importing Session Data, will no longer remove existing volume automation

  • Importing Session Data from a session with a later start time, and overlaying the main playlist, will no longer remove automation before the incoming start time

  • Importing multiple videos to the timeline will once again place the videos consecutively on the timeline with the audio on the same track

  • Drag and dropping an OP1a MXF will now import the video as well as audio

  • OP1a MXF files will once again import the audio to the timeline with the video

  • Fixed an issue where audio would not import from some XDCAM OP1a MXF files

  • Fixed an import bug caused by having a tempo map included in a mixed Clip Group

MIDI

  • Events in the MIDI Event List can once again be copied, pasted, and deleted

  • Fixed an issue that caused the Trim Tool not to work when opening the MIDI Editor with notes selected

  • Fixed and assertion when dragging and dropping looped MIDI clips between tracks with different timebases

Performance

  • MIDI Editor window responsiveness when MIDI CC automation data is displayed, has been improved

  • Track height switching speed has been improved

  • Fixed a performance problem stemming from using the Mouse Wheel to scroll

  • Fixed a performance issue zooming in and out while using MXF audio on a network storage device

  • Fixed a performance issue caused by closing a Folder Track while in record

Plug-ins

  • Fixed an issue where plug-ins could be momentarily bypassed while opening a session.

Pro Tools Carbon

  • Delay compensation when using both hardware inserts and AAX Native plug-ins on the same track is now calculated correctly.

  • Delay compensation for hardware inserts on DSP Mode-enabled tracks is now calculated correctly for bounced/committed audio.

  • Fixed an issue where a hardware insert assignment could be deleted after restoring I/O settings from session.

  • DSP Mode now works correctly for mix groups.

  • The "DSP Mode has been automatically enabled..." dialog is no longer redundantly shown after freezing a track.

  • Fixed a case where a dialog would incorrectly indicate that the clock source is not valid.

  • The "Pro Tools can't communicate..." dialog now appears immediately after Pro Tools | Carbon is disconnected from the Mac.

  • Fixed an issue where monitor output level would be louder when recording to DSP Mode-enabled tracks with count off enabled.

  • Fixed an issue where line outputs 1-4 would be muted after disabling Alt 1 and Alt 2 monitors.

Production Management / Interplay

  • All tracks are no longer muted when checking in a sequence to Production Management

Routing and I/O Setup

  • Defaulting stereo outputs with C24 or XMON will no longer cause gaps for assignments beyond the first output

  • Fixed an issue where making a Send inactive during playback no longer mutes track outputs when track is Input Monitor enabled. (HDX)

Satellite Link

  • Improved satellite stability if one of the systems in the satellite network encounters a crash

Synchronisation

  • Opening a session that was created on a system with SYNC HD, after it was opened on a system without SYNC HD/Sync X, now correctly preserves the Video Ref Format setting.

  • Fixed a SYNC HD issue where LTC was not consistently generated if VSO value was greater than +1 semitones.

Track Presets

  • Track Presets created in Pro Tools 202.11 and newer are now backwards compatible with older versions

  • Recalling a Track Preset no longer changes the MIDI Output assignment if it was stored with the preset

  • Fixed a bug preventing Track Presets from being imported on Mac

UI

  • Fixed an issue where sliders in dialogs such as Strip Silence and Color Palette were becoming stuck to the ends, or disappearing

  • Improved the progress bar feedback when opening a large session during the "Locating Audio Files" step

  • Fixed an issue where the sends were not redrawn to show their actual fader level

  • Fixed an issue on Windows where pasted text was not inserted at the correct cursor position

  • Fixed an issue where Clip FX parameters were not being displayed

  • The Pencil Tool on audio clips will once again show a line as you draw

  • The text on inserts, sends, and I/O selectors have been toned down to match those on the Mac in Dark theme

  • Fixed an issue where some items in pop-up menus were shown in black. Classic theme only.

  • Fixed an issue where some graphic defects appeared on the Marker ruler. Dark theme only.

  • The destination line is once again shown when dragging tracks in the New Tracks dialog and other windows. Dark theme only.

  • Fixed an issue where the workspace would not draw completely when opened during playback

  • Fixed a graphic defect when dragging audio from the Workspace or operating system to the timeline

  • Corrected a problem that was truncating text in the Melodyne activation window

  • Fixed an issue where toggling Dynamic Transport mode left graphic defects in the rulers

  • Fixed a graphic defect that occurred when closing certain dialogs on Windows

  • Prevented a screen redraw that occurred on a Folder Track's timeline when moving a marker

Video

  • Video playback will no longer freeze if a "bad" frame is encountered in the file (UME-1531/UME-1466)

  • Audio is no longer placed in the Clip List if "Main Video Track" is chosen when importing a video

  • Fixed a case where "The video engine reported an error…” would be seen when importing certain QuickTime files from Adobe After Effects (UME-1612)

  • Fixed an issue where the video engine would hang on launch if the "Manage auditing and security log" policy is defined on a system using Active Directory (UME-1538)

  • Fixed a case where video failed to import with the first attempt after launch

  • MXF OP-Atom video, created with Nucoda, will once again import and play

  • The video window is no longer closed after bouncing and relaunching Pro Tools

  • Improved error messaging when the video engine can't play due to system instability

Workspace

  • Fixed a case where the workspace could show a SMPTE ID in a file that doesn't exist

  • The relink window will now remember its previous configuration while Pro Tools is still launched

  • Fixed a crash that occurred when hovering over a column in the Workspace Browser

  • Fixed an assert caused by clicking on tags in the Workspace Browser

Miscellaneous

  • The Dashboard window is now in focus after launching Pro Tools with the video engine enabled

  • The main timecode counter will now reflect the correct timecode when changing the hour value with the arrow key while using a drop frame rate for the session

  • Fixed an issue where the Setup menu > Hardware doesn't open when the playback engine is an Eleven Rack. Windows only.

  • Fixed an issue where the Setup menu > Hardware doesn't open the first time with Dark UI theme. Windows only.

  • The reliability of the HDX firmware update process has been improved, particularly for configurations using external chassis

  • Fixed an incompatibility issue between Ableton Link and synchronization peripherals

Have Any Problems You were Having Been Resolved ?

Do tell us in the comments which of these bug fixes have solved problems you were having.

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