SoundFlow is not Always Connecting with iPad Decks when Powering Up MacStudio
SoundFlow is not Always Connecting with iPad Decks when Powering Up MacStudio
System Information
SoundFlow 5.10.5
OS: darwin 24.5.0
ProductName: macOS
ProductVersion: 15.5
BuildVersion: 24F74
Steps to Reproduce
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Power up both iPads
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Power up Main computer (SoundFlow automatically launches on startup)
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Launch SoundFlow on iPads (Each computer on a network will be represented by an icon on each connected iPad)
Expected Result
I'd expect to see icons representing each connected Mac in a network and SF enabled visible on the iPads when the Mac Studio is fully booted and SoundFlow has been launched on each iPad.
Also....After working on my main computer for a certain amount of time, the connection to my iPad decks is lost and the SF icon for my main computer is also missing from both iPads and I have to quit and restart SF again in order to get my connections back. I icon that represents my 2nd computer is still visible on my iPads though.
Actual Result
The only icon that I see is the one that represents SoundFlow on the 2nd computer that has DADman and MoMdeck on it. Not visible on my Main computer. I have a 2 computer setup.
Workaround
I have to quit and relaunch SoundFlow on my main computer and then both icons appear on my 2 iPads that I use for SF decks.
Other Notes
These 2 iPads are connected to my main Mac Studio via the WiFi connection to my router. Both computers do not have WiFi enabled in the network settings.
System Information
SoundFlow: 5.10.5
MacOS: Sequoia 15.5
Computer: 2022 M1 Mac Studio Ultra • 128gb Flash • 4TB internal Flash Memory
iPads - iPad Pro MVX23LL/A + iPad mini (5th Gen) MUQW2LL/A
IOS on Both iPads: 18.5
Links
User UID: SPyqCovjvgMriHOmS4chlUNZoUg1
Feedback Key: sffeedback:SPyqCovjvgMriHOmS4chlUNZoUg1:-OQodyOagaxQQdqlY7-O
Feedback ZIP: /iiSR8uhZ5W1ZUw1rDrvWpQpR+p/Ku1xNczDIaoCs3ZZ2uH0wEq5uWAi/ilFdlFE1Fk98a5mWYnDDY8UMaXBAnamSgyJ+2rh6jK6kY1DPm/mIC9AJ57P326HhIqfdVD7XAUqDQI/9xG7KQZA+YBKBgfZpmOh9uTOCajnUVVgYZhDgg6pthsQ3AodbV58pIPxSGLp+QrsLcLzRwyLU0Dbc6cUNK2tWPW/vvLaVbzthpGf6C008fcPyuX6iLDrNNmwG3PB5k0aJsxh5oMviYd2VK7N2JwGvyYIFDRy/lFsjq9nFcu1IOkqziaCNge6EdzcMZ9CQ4+BNeHAEOrNQAoLPg==
Christian Scheuer @chrscheuer2025-05-23 15:29:41.194ZHi Ron,
Is this something new that's changed recently? I notice you're on Sequia, we've had reports of network permissions needing changes here - I'll cc @Chad for more info.
Also, are you using static DHCP leases on your router so that your iPads keep the same IPs all the time?
Ron Aston @Ron_AstonSorry for the delayed reply, Christian. Just seeing these new posts now.
This situation seems to have started around the time that I updated to SF5.10.3. I’m not saying that this build is the problem and I also suspect there an Apple security factor in this issue. I’m on Sequoia 15.5, currently. It was also happening on MacOS 15.3 and 4 as well. I’ve also tried reverting back to SK 5.10. 3 and 4 and that doesn’t seem to make any difference from I’m experiencing on SF 5.10.5. I usually have to quit and relaunch SF most times after booting my Main M1 Mac Studio Ultra. I’m in DHCP mode and the IPs don’t seem to change.
I’m having the same SF connection issues on my 2nd computer which runs DaDman and MoMdeck. Andrew’s aware of it and I logged a bug report on that issue as well.
In reply toRon_Aston⬆:Chad Wahlbrink @Chad2025-05-23 16:07:25.143ZThanks, @chrscheuer!
Hi, @Ron_Aston,
Thanks for the report here.
I'll link your other two posts about this here so we can aggregate all the info:
Also, noting that you are tracking an issue with connecting with MomDeck here:
From these posts, it seems that you have enabled local network access. That is typically the biggest hindrance for SoundFlow on MacOS Sequoia. Another new permission that may or may not help would be System Settings > Privacy & Security > App Management:
It's worth manually adding SoundFlow to that list to rule it out.
Chad Wahlbrink @Chad2025-05-23 16:09:26.445ZIt may be worth hopping on a Zoom call to troubleshoot in real time.
If you want to do that, can you contact support@soundflow.org? I am leaving for a vacation next week, but have some time today. Otherwise, @Kitch could likely hop on the line and work through some troubleshooting if needed.
- Ron Aston @Ron_Aston
I tried the suggestions and I even went as far as completely using the Terminal commands to completely remove SoundFlow on both computers twice but nothing seems to get me back to the stability that I've had for years with SoundFlow. I wish I never installed Sequoia, though I know that others seem to be doing OK with it. I also know that I'm not alone with what I'm experiencing. My biggest problem is with MoMdeck not being able to load my Stream Deck Plus configuration when DaDman loads without having to trick it somehow to get it to work.
I would more than welcome your offer to do a zoom call and perhaps you could get into both of my computers to see what might be causing these issues. I feel like I've tried everything that I can think of as well as various suggestions from several people. I appreciate your help, Chad. Thank you.
Kitch Membery @Kitch2025-05-27 22:00:31.366ZHi @Ron_Aston
Please email me at support@soundflow.org, and we can set up a time to jump on a Zoom call to troubleshoot further.
Thanks in advance.
In reply toRon_Aston⬆:Ron Aston @Ron_AstonHi Chad and thanks for your replies! I wasn’t aware of the Local Access factor. Your info is very helpful and I’m anxious to try your suggestions today and I’ll let you know how it goes. I’m also happy to do a Zoom call with you and I appreciate the offer. I should have answers for you later on today.
- Ron Aston @Ron_Aston
In addition, I originally posted about the MoMdeck issues in the SF forum, but Christian asked me to submit a report again using the 'Help/Issue' section of the main SF menu pulldown window in order to get logs etc. which I did several days ago. 'Hopefully you'll be able to find it.