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soundflow not able to run ableton commands

By @unnamed_739
    2025-05-27 21:19:43.842Z

    Title

    soundflow not able to run ableton commands

    What do you expect to happen when you run the script/macro?

    it gives me an error message

    Are you seeing an error?

    ---> System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not find file '/Users/koltonjacobs/.soundflow/v2/abletonlive.json'.

    What happens when you run this script?

    I try to run an ableton command

    How were you running this script?

    I used a Stream Deck button

    How important is this issue to you?

    5

    Details

    {
        "inputExpected": "it gives me an error message\n",
        "inputIsError": true,
        "inputError": "    ---> System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not find file '/Users/koltonjacobs/.soundflow/v2/abletonlive.json'.\n",
        "inputWhatHappens": "I try to run an ableton command",
        "inputHowRun": {
            "key": "-MpfwmPg-2Sb-HxHQAff",
            "title": "I used a Stream Deck button"
        },
        "inputImportance": 5,
        "inputTitle": "soundflow not able to run ableton commands"
    }

    Source

    //Preset converted to script
    
    
    //Invoking preset "Audio Effect Rack" of template "Load Audio Effect on Selected Track" in package "Ableton Live"
    sf.soundflow.runCommand({
        commandId: 'user:clrm7ovg00000wm10jrwimta1:cm26no67o00028210h9qt5j23',
        props: {
            audioEffectCategory: "Audio Effect Rack",
            audioEffectName: "Audio Effect Rack",
        },
    })
    

    Links

    User UID: tuoIQpAsLmZKCbTW6X3m3reZv342

    Feedback Key: sffeedback:tuoIQpAsLmZKCbTW6X3m3reZv342:-ORIbOGsXIakBbGxI-mu

    Feedback ZIP: s9I6WM/9Chnp3uilRbXD8zDM291Vmcaq2uMO4Wq8UBZdHzzCidsIjbchH9i95az49iS51uNPE4lacwVZ7O8mLBF5wz77E51aY62BbssjaCr0mg/xje3KpR/Q+mGeibj5Sj6YSENRlF0KA86R2zNf8kRXkxf3c7mR8lES8hw5FAzFdjxute22Uxw1MmVNejJUQ05cIvbEVUXGADZ3Nlj1Y9QECmvfLdYY52imdn3YqE4j/5zuzBsoJGNQQHcKxVGGOcZ8zedo9J00jFNwJD/GPtzkBRFm1P8FxcxqLjfOQcTzSYpANj+KE7VJRbmwyJ7vYXJi5BIU4HVrUb2iZjaSCA==

    • 2 replies
    1. Chad Wahlbrink @Chad2025-05-27 21:36:27.435Z

      Hi, @unnamed_739,

      Users on macOS Sequoia have noted some issues with SoundFlow needing "App Management" permissions to run properly.

      See here for more details:

      https://soundflow.org/docs/getting-started/ableton-live#troubleshooting

      Navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security > App Management and ensure SoundFlow is enabled in this list.

      Once you have done that, quit both Ableton Live and SoundFlow and make sure to set up the Ableton Live control surface device in Ableton's settings.

      • Navigate to the Link, Tempo, & MIDI section.
      • Add the SoundFlow Control Surface to an empty Control Surface slot in the MIDI Control Surface section.
      • Add the SoundFlow Ableton Output to the Input section of that same row.
      • Add the SoundFlow Ableton Input to the Output section of that same row.

      https://soundflow.org/docs/getting-started/ableton-live#installing-the-ableton-live-integration

      Please let me know if this doesn't solve your issue, and we'll get it sorted out!

      1. In reply tounnamed_739:
        Chad Wahlbrink @Chad2025-05-27 21:43:15.329Z

        Looking closer at your logs, there may be a connection issue as well. Are you currently using any VPNs? If so, it would be worth trying to operate SoundFlow with the VPN off to rule that out as a possible conflict.

        https://soundflow.org/docs/getting-started/install-soundflow/system-requirements#online