Hi all, I'm getting the 'Audio Engine failed to load' error dialog when I start up Finale (2015). I've been getting this error for several weeks now, but I've been working on a project where I haven't needed the playback so I just ok'ed through it. But I'd like to see if I can fix it.
I tried this fix (https://makemusic.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/ ... p-Windows-), but it did not help because the 'Reset ReWire' option is grayed out for me.
Finale 2015 startup error: Audio Engine failed to load
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I got the error to go away by going to MIDI/Audio / Device Setup / Audio Setup - and then changing the Audio Driver to DirectSound.
But then when I open the Finale file of a string quartet that I am working on, in that file, I have now lost all of my VST sounds. They're all missing and can't be found even after a VST re-scan.
But then when I open the Finale file of a string quartet that I am working on, in that file, I have now lost all of my VST sounds. They're all missing and can't be found even after a VST re-scan.
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What version of Finale — 2014.5 for Windows or another?
What OS. Is it 32 or 64 bit?
What VSTs are you using?
What OS. Is it 32 or 64 bit?
What VSTs are you using?
Mike Halloran
Finale 27.4.1, SmartScore X2 Pro, GPO5 & World Instruments
MacOS Ventura 14.5 (public beta); 2023 Studio M2 Ultra, 192G RAM, 8TB; 2021 MBAir M1
NotePerformer4, Dorico 5, Overture, Notion 6, DP 11, Logic Pro
Finale 27.4.1, SmartScore X2 Pro, GPO5 & World Instruments
MacOS Ventura 14.5 (public beta); 2023 Studio M2 Ultra, 192G RAM, 8TB; 2021 MBAir M1
NotePerformer4, Dorico 5, Overture, Notion 6, DP 11, Logic Pro
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- Finale Version: v25, macOS Ventura
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I had the same exact issue and solved it (although I use Finale v25) and my Reset ReWire button was grayed out as well; at the bottom of that website there are two blue bars, one of which is labeled "Finale versions 25 and 26 and FInale 2014.5." I followed the simple instructions in there and no longer get the error, and I can now hear my music when I enter it in and when I play it back.