Troubleshooting: No Audio when opening a session Pro Tools

There seems to be a glitch in the Pro Tools update that doesn't work like the it used to in being intuitive that the session is being opened with a new interface and thus, a new I/O setup. This should help users check the Playback Engine and manually adjust the I/O.

In Pro Tools, the Playback Engine and I/O (Input/Output) settings are crucial for configuring your audio hardware, determining how Pro Tools communicates with your audio interface, and managing input and output routing. Here's how you can access and adjust these settings:
Playback Engine:

Open Pro Tools:
Launch Pro Tools on your computer.

Access Playback Engine:
Go to the "Setup" menu at the top of the Pro Tools window.

Select Playback Engine:
In the "Setup" menu, choose "Playback Engine."

Choose Playback Engine:
In the Playback Engine dialog box, you'll see a list of available playback engines. Select the one that corresponds to your audio interface or hardware.

Adjust Buffer Size (Optional):
Depending on your needs, you may want to adjust the Buffer Size. A smaller buffer size can reduce latency but may require more processing power. A larger buffer size can provide more stability but may introduce more latency.

Click "OK":
Once you've selected the appropriate playback engine and adjusted the buffer size (if needed), click "OK" to confirm your changes.

Manually Adjust I/O:

Access I/O Setup:
In the "Setup" menu, choose "I/O Setup."

Input and Output Tabs:
In the I/O Setup dialog box, you'll see tabs for "Input" and "Output." These tabs allow you to configure input and output settings.

Input Settings:
In the "Input" tab, you can manually configure input paths. You can rename, delete, or add input paths as needed. Ensure that the input paths match your physical connections.

Output Settings:
In the "Output" tab, you can configure output paths similarly to inputs. Make sure that the output paths match your physical connections.

Create and Edit Buses (Optional):
You can create and edit buses for routing signals within Pro Tools. Buses are useful for creating custom headphone mixes or routing signals to specific destinations.

Click "OK":
Once you've made the necessary adjustments in the I/O Setup dialog box, click "OK" to confirm your changes.

Save Session:
It's a good practice to save your Pro Tools session after making significant changes to the Playback Engine or I/O Setup.

These steps should help you configure the Playback Engine and manually adjust the I/O settings in Pro Tools according to your audio hardware and routing requirements. Remember to refer to your specific audio interface's documentation for any device-specific considerations.
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