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Logic Pro X audio cuts out on playback, bounce, recording after upgrade to Sonoma

Having issues after upgrading to Sonoma. Whenever I play a project that has about 50 tracks, the audio just cuts out for no reason during playback, recording, bouncing. Goes silent with a little click. Never had this issue before, even with as much or more tracks. Projects with smaller track numbers (5-10) do not have this issue.


I've tried disabling all plugins, freezing multiple tracks still doesn't affect the 50 track project audio cutout issue, this sucks please help!


Specs: Mac Studio 2022 with Apple M1 Max chip, 64 GB ram, general settings applied, 256 buffer size (tried changing)

Scarlett focus right 8i6 2nd gen audio interface (directly into studio, no usb bus)


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Posted on Oct 5, 2023 9:07 AM

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Posted on Apr 13, 2024 5:35 AM

This is unacceptable Apple. Just bought a brand new Mac Studio and it's completely worthless to use for Logic Pro. I play my tracks and every couple of seconds the audio is cutting out. This should of never passed the QA process.

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Oct 31, 2023 11:21 PM in response to ImKairos

I’m having the same issue, when I export the project, the parts of the project that cut out during playback also aren’t bouncing properly. (The bounced track cuts to no sound at the same points). This issue only occurred after updated to Sonoma.


Super disappointing because this is happening on every project so am currently unable to work on this machine.


My machine is a 13’ M1 MacBook.

Jun 29, 2024 9:41 AM in response to irvinleehinojosa

I can't be sure if this is the actual fix for everyone since this still happened to me with the latest version of Sonoma and Logic Pro 11, but check your license status for any purchased plugins/instruments you use. For me, it was my installation of Ozone 9 Elements. I registered it again and the audio drop-outs stopped. It makes sense for something like this that does mastering since they's need a way to control unlicensed installations.

Aug 12, 2024 3:39 AM in response to irvinleehinojosa

Hey guys, OK I had the same problem. Also on Sonoma, on a Macbook Pro M3, Logic Pro 11. This issues happened on old sessions that I had to re-open for remix purposes. News sessions weren't concerned. After reading your comments I tried to de-activate Ozone 9 on my old session Mix Bus. The problem disappeared. So I guessed that the problem is linked to Izotope and Sonoma. I then tried to use Ozone 10 (I did the upgrade after having bought the M3). And it worked just fine! So, I had to remaster my session with Ozone 10, but at last, everything plays smoothly now! What a relief! Now let's get back to work!

Nov 7, 2024 10:18 PM in response to irvinleehinojosa

Having the same issue. Using a new Mac Studio M2 Max with 64gb ram + Sonoma. Using any software within Kontakt 7, every so often it CLICKS and the audio drops. If I keep trying to play a note, it'll happen a few times in a row, then go back to normal; This happens every 3-5 minutes.


Was using a 2017 iMac before with 32gb and no issues like this ever happened. Thought spending the $4k to upgrade was going to improve my workflow...


Updating to Sequoia tonight in hopes of it helping. Utterly ridiculous!

Nov 21, 2024 9:12 AM in response to irvinleehinojosa

I have the same issue. Mic/line input cuts every 2 min or so and resets my playhead. Doesn’t matter the size of the project. I have tried the recommended fixes of checking all my plugins are up to date and authorised via Native Access, UA Connect etc and disabled everything else in the plugin manager. I am running Mac Studio with M1. I had the issue with Sonoma, so tried upgrading to Sequoia and still the same problem. The problem only happens with Logic, not with other DAWs. Recording in Logic is impossible now.

Logic Pro X audio cuts out on playback, bounce, recording after upgrade to Sonoma

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