What files in the Preferences do I delete?

Cubase
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After unplugging my Focusrite Scarlett in the middle of a session, Cubase 14 won’t recognise my audio card anymore. Cubase 13, Ableton, Bitwig and my MacBook Pro system are all still ok, which leads me to think I just need to remove some files in the Cubase 14 preferences folder. I would prefer to not delete the whole folder, so which files do you suggest I start with?

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Please try this, no need to delete anything:

  1. Studio/Studio Setup/Audiosystem > pick the Focusrite ASIO driver
  2. Studio/Audio Connections/Inputs and Outputs > set them accordingly to Focusrite
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Thanks, but as stated in my question I need to remove files the preferences folder.
Anyone who knows what files are connected to the audio device?

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Control Room Presets
C:/User/Name/AppData/Roaming/Steinberg/Cubase14_64/Presets
=> -ControlRoomPresets.pxml

Inputs/Outputs
C:/User/Name/AppData/Roaming/Steinberg/Cubase14_64/Presets:
=> RAMPresets.xml

RAM also includes
-Crossfade Presets
-Quantize Presets
-Track Control Presets
-Transport Panel Presets
-VST Connections Presets
-Tool Bar Presets
-Zoom Presets

EDIT: I have just realized you are on a Mac; have a look at this

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Thank you! Yes, I’m on a Mac. I can’t find a description of a file matching what I’m looking for, so I guess I need to trash the whole folder anyway. I’ve already tried that (by just renaming the folder) and that solves the problem, but thought I should try to identify the exact file causing the problem. Anyway, thanks a lot!

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You can copy files back from the renamed folder a batch at a time and restart Cubase until you find which one(s) are causing it. If you start with half it shouldn’t take too many restarts

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You could not find the file RAMPresets.xml in your Mac’s user library folder? Even with this instruction on how to make it visible?

Please note: Since Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), the user’s Library folder is hidden! Here is how to access it: In the menu bar of Mac OS X click on “Go”. While the menu is folded out holding down the [ alt ] key (options) will show the “Library” entry.

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Sorry for the confusion. Yes, I found that particular file, but removing it didn’t solve the problem. None of the other file names/descritions gives me a clear indication that they will do anything for my “situation”. Not sure I managed to express myself better this time either :laughing:

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That would probably have been the best workaround. However, I have settled with deleing the whole folder, hoping nothing of importance is lost.

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In this case I would save and import
-the latests user profile *srf

  • RAMPresets
  • ControlRoomPresets
    should they don’t mess up your setup.
    Profiles go a long way. Good luck!