Topic: [Solved] TotalMix FX Not Showing...

Hey everynoe,

I have this issue as of yesterday on my mac that my Totalmix will open and show the top bar, including the possibility to go through all the different settings but it won't display the mixer window; I can go to File>New TotalMix Window and choose a Mixer or Matrix Window but nothing shows up.

I tried the different solutions - going through "safe boot" and making sure the reduced security is checked, reinstalling the lastest driver including the beta 1.80 that I found here on the forums and searching for the rouge plugin that is recommended to be deleted which I don't have on my system (I don't have a "HAL" folder in my plugin folder), trying to connect my "babyface" USB while pressing the Select and Recall buttons, countless restarts etc.

After all that meddling my "Fireface USB Settings" App is now not working aswell which it DID used to work even while TotalMix was not showing up in the beginning. By the way, audio still comes out and my Ableton and Dorico recognize "Babyface".

I would really appreciate your help fixing this issue - maybe going through deleting the driver all-together and starting from scratch with the install? maybe there are fixes which I am not aware of?

Thank you!

(Running a MacBook Air M1, macOS Ventura 13.2.1)

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Re: [Solved] TotalMix FX Not Showing...

If Ableton sees the BF and can use it then the BF is in Class Compliant mode...a better check is in the Audio MIDI Setup, Audio window.

Regards
Matthias Carstens
RME

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MC wrote:

If Ableton sees the BF and can use it then the BF is in Class Compliant mode...a better check is in the Audio MIDI Setup, Audio window.

Thanks for the reply!

Do you mean in Ableton?
If so it recognizes it as a MIDI device aswell (and inputs MIDI via my keyboard).

If it's in TotalMix's settings I can't find what you referred to.

Re: [Solved] TotalMix FX Not Showing...

Hi!

I think Matthias is talking about this settings showing here...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3eQjf0a1lhA

regards S-EH

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S-E Hansson wrote:

Hi!

I think Matthias is talking about this settings showing here...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3eQjf0a1lhA

regards S-EH

Thank you both, this did the trick!

Re: [Solved] TotalMix FX Not Showing...

same problem here, i just switch to my new macbook yesterday, installed the totalmix fx, but the mixer view not showing, it's not the class complaint mode problem.( i tried it still not showing), please help, im using babyface pro

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ymyang99 wrote:

same problem here, i just switch to my new macbook yesterday, installed the totalmix fx, but the mixer view not showing, it's not the class complaint mode problem.( i tried it still not showing), please help, im using babyface pro

You did install Totalmix ? How ?
We normally not install Totalmix, it is the driver to install.
Download driver 4.16 from the webpage and install it.

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

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yea i know, you installed the driver along with the totalmix, i have the lastest version, it just now showing the mixer view

waedi wrote:
ymyang99 wrote:

same problem here, i just switch to my new macbook yesterday, installed the totalmix fx, but the mixer view not showing, it's not the class complaint mode problem.( i tried it still not showing), please help, im using babyface pro

You did install Totalmix ? How ?
We normally not install Totalmix, it is the driver to install.
Download driver 4.16 from the webpage and install it.

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I have the same problem and I installed the drivers normally

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nilsinglis wrote:

I have the same problem and I installed the drivers normally

Wich interface, wich computer, wich driver ?

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

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I use the Babyface Pro fs, I use the m3 MacBook and the newest driver available on the rme site

Re: [Solved] TotalMix FX Not Showing...

did you check the startup items ?

MacOS system preferences / general / startup items and extensions
scroll down to driver extensions
Click the i-icon right-end side.
It may reveal a switch to enable the driver

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

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it is already active

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what do I do now?

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Allow microphone for Totalmix.

Regards
Matthias Carstens
RME

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it doesn't show up in the microphone settings I also don't see my drivers in pro tools but I installed the driver 100%

17 (edited by waedi 2024-12-20 16:10:28)

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Sure you are looking at the right place ? It is not the microphone settings in the MacOS audio preferences.
MacOS system preferences / Privacy & Security / Microphone

And make sure ProTools is listed and enabled there too.

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

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yes pro tools is listed and activated but rme doesn't show up

19 (edited by waedi 2024-12-20 17:21:23)

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nilsinglis wrote:

yes pro tools is listed and activated but rme doesn't show up

This happens when the "ALLOW" is skipped during driver installation .
Check https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.ph … 65#p229465

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

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It doesn't show up it doesn't ask for permission it's automatically done

21 (edited by maggie33 2024-12-22 03:12:03)

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screenshots, please.

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I can't post a screenshot because nothing shows up I install it normally I also changed it to the less security mode maybe that's why

23 (edited by waedi 2024-12-23 15:35:53)

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Is the Babyface Pro FS listed in the system report when connected to the computer ?
Sure it is not in CC-mode ?
Press and hold the two buttons SELECT and DIM during power-up lets flip normal-mode / CC-mode.

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

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I already did this multiple times I have to allow it when I connect it so it's listed

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nilsinglis wrote:

I already did this multiple times I have to allow it when I connect it so it's listed

But Totalmix and Fireface USB Settings don't open ?

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

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I can open the Fireface settings and my interface is listed too only Totalmix doesn't work

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And in the MacOS system preferences / Security and Privacy / Microphone, Totalmix is listed and enabled ?

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

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no rme is not listed there

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nilsinglis,
Your answers are more confusing then helpful for others, who try to help you.

waedi asked cleary if you are sure that its not in CC Mode.

nilsinglis wrote:

I already did this multiple times I have to allow it when I connect it so it's listed

-> What did you do multiple times? What do have to "allow" now? What is "listed" where now?

nilsinglis wrote:

I can open the Fireface settings and my interface is listed too only Totalmix doesn't work

-> What do you mean with "Totalmix doesn't work"?
-> Does TM open or not?

nilsinglis wrote:

no rme is not listed there

"rme" will not be listed in Microphone Access Settings. Again: waedi asked, if "Totalmix FX" is listed there.
-> so, does it appear there or not?

“Do It For Her”
My Gear: Bontempi Magic light Keyboard

Re: [Solved] TotalMix FX Not Showing...

OK, I don't want to get in details of  your last post (would only unnecessary extend this thread).



But:

Fireface is working, and my interface is shown there, but nothing else is listed.

-> screenshot, please (you can pixel out your serial number there)

“Do It For Her”
My Gear: Bontempi Magic light Keyboard

Re: [Solved] TotalMix FX Not Showing...

Thank I would appreciate being able to understand your problem

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32 (edited by maggie33 2024-12-24 09:25:25)

Re: [Solved] TotalMix FX Not Showing...

I understand you have a problem with totalmix.
You seem not to want to provide further information (via sending a screenshot f.ex.) to be able to be sure to get more details to understand this (and beeing able to think about further steps) to help you!

Additionally its really hard to read and understand sentences without any commas and dots…
Cleartext: WTF (!) do you mean with: „I don't have my drivers“ now?

Instead cleary answering to questions, you throw more confusion with every of your post.

„I tried everything mentioned“ - You did not respond just to one thing clearly what others asked to you.

However -  This was too much waste of time for me at this point. I am out here.

Good luck.

“Do It For Her”
My Gear: Bontempi Magic light Keyboard

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nilsinglis wrote:

I don't use dots and commas because it's a waste of a time

The only waste of time was when you went to school. You don't like to waste your time, but are OK to waste the time of others? I see. Good luck then.

Fireface UCX II + ARC USB > ADI-2 Pro FS R BE > Neumann KH 750 DSP + MA 1 > KH 120 A

34 (edited by ramses 2024-12-24 12:22:21)

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nilsinglis wrote:

I don't use dots and commas because it's a waste of a time we are on the internet and it doesn't make sense to provide screenshots because I don't have anything showing up

Giving others a lot of help over decades here in this and in other forums I can understand fully, why people are annoyed to see such a text. So let me explain to you.

Those seeking help should accommodate those providing it by presenting a well-written and structured text. Careful wording and proper punctuation help convey meaning clearly and avoid misunderstandings.

The attitude that grammar and punctuation are unnecessary, however, comes across as disrespectful. It suggests an expectation of significant effort from others, while showing little willingness to invest even a minimal effort in presenting one's own request clearly.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub14

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ramses wrote:
nilsinglis wrote:

I don't use dots and commas because it's a waste of a time we are on the internet and it doesn't make sense to provide screenshots because I don't have anything showing up

Giving others a lot of help over decades here in this and in other forums I can understand fully, why people are annoyed to see such a text. So let me explain to you.

Those seeking help should accommodate those providing it by presenting a well-written and structured text. Careful wording and proper punctuation help convey meaning clearly and avoid misunderstandings.

The attitude that grammar and punctuation are unnecessary, however, comes across as disrespectful. It suggests an expectation of significant effort from others, while showing little willingness to invest even a minimal effort in presenting one's own request clearly.

Agreed 100%.
Same as Ramses, I do spend time trying to assist people here with their RME and also general setup problems, like sync setup and digital connections. It can sometimes take to much time to even get the problem clear and even worse, sometimes it is not even about a solution but about venting.
Cheers everybody, happy holidays!

Vincent, Amsterdam
https://soundcloud.com/thesecretworld
BFpro fs, 2X HDSP9652 ADI-8AE, 2X HDSP9632

36 (edited by waedi 2024-12-24 14:02:44)

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nilsinglis wrote:

I can't post a screenshot because nothing shows up I install it normally I also changed it to the less security mode maybe that's why


I think this is the problem.
This "less security mode" is not enough. It is not the same as disable SIP.
Obvious the computer has blocked Totalmix from being installed correctly. Otherwise it would be listed in the Microphone access list.

I would try disable SIP correctly, then install the driver again. Reboot.

To do so:
1. Restart your Mac.
2. Before OS X starts up, hold down Command-R, and keep it held down until you see an Apple icon and a progress bar. Release. This boots you into Recovery-mode.
3.From the Utilities menu, select Terminal.
4.At the prompt type exactly the following and then press Return: csrutil disable
5. The terminal should display a message that SIP was disabled.
6. From the menu, select Restart.

When the interface works correctly you can enable SIP back with the code : csrutil enable.

This procedure is officially only needed for installing KEXT driers, but for unknown reason your computer does unexpected behavier, this is just a workaround recommendation.
I'm interest to hear if it works.

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

Re: [Solved] TotalMix FX Not Showing...

The explanation of ramses and vinark's sentence "sometimes it is not even about a solution but about venting." exactly describe, what I thought yesterday, and why i gave it up here.

As I see now: seems, some posts by nilsinglis aren't visible anymore... However, the last days leading up to Christmas were quite exhausting for me, and maybe for nilsinglis and others as well. Sorry if my patience has suffered as a result.
Peace!

“Do It For Her”
My Gear: Bontempi Magic light Keyboard