Some Apple applications might not open fully or at all if the Digidesign Core Audio driver has been installed as part of a Pro Tools version 6.9 installation. Digidesign products that rely on this driver include the Mbox, Digi 002, and HD systems. Audio MIDI Setup can usually be used to work around the issue.
Instead of opening, an application's icon just bounces in the Dock indefinitely. Or a black triangle appears below the icon in the Dock, but the application's windows and menus don't appear. These applications may be affected:
Other Apple applications may also be affected.
Follow these steps to change the default audio device used by Core Audio:
You should now be able to open all affected applications as expected.
If this does not resolve the issue, shut down your computer and remove the Digidesign hardware.
If the issue still occurs, reinstall Mac OS X via an Archive and Install, which should resolve it.
Contact Digidesign for further assistance.
Digidesign Pro Tools Compatability Summary
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only, and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information. Important: Mention of third-party websites and products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance or use of information or products found at third-party websites. Apple provides this only as a convenience to our users. Apple has not tested the information found on these sites and makes no representations regarding its accuracy or reliability. There are risks inherent in the use of any information or products found on the Internet, and Apple assumes no responsibility in this regard.Please understand that a third-party site is independent from Apple and that Apple has no control over the content on that website.