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Keyboard shortcuts do not work at all in SoundFlow 6 on macOS Sonoma

By Moriyuki Minami @Moriyuki_Minami5
    2025-12-03 12:45:42.336Z

    Keyboard shortcuts do not work at all in SoundFlow 6 on macOS Sonoma

    System Information

    SoundFlow 6.0.5

    OS: darwin 23.6.0

    ProductName: macOS
    ProductVersion: 14.7.5
    BuildVersion: 23H527

    Steps to Reproduce

    1. Install SoundFlow 6.0.5 on macOS Sonoma (MacBook Air M2)
    2. Gave SoundFlow all permissions (Accessibility, Input Monitoring, Full Disk Access)
    3. LaunchAgent org.soundflow.sfsx is running correctly
    4. SoundFlow Editor opens normally, macros run
    5. UI-based actions (like calling Playback Engine window) work
    6. But ANY keyboard-related command does NOT work:
      • sf.keyboard.press({ keys: "opt+shift+3" }) → nothing happens
      • built-in "Send Keystroke" action → nothing
    7. Tried full uninstall: removed all SoundFlow folders & LaunchAgents
    8. Reinstalled SoundFlow 6.0.x → same issue
    9. Helper/Agent apps are not created in Applications folder
    10. Keyboard shortcuts never send to Pro Tools or any app

    Expected Result

    Running any keyboard-related action (e.g., "Press Keys: option+shift+3") should send the keyboard event to Pro Tools or the frontmost application. Consolidate Clip command should execute via SoundFlow action.

    Actual Result

    Keyboard events are never sent.
    No reaction in Pro Tools or any other app.

    UI-based actions work (e.g., opening Playback Engine window).
    But:

    • sf.keyboard.press() does nothing
    • Built-in “Press Keys” action does nothing
    • No errors are logged except “TypeError: no method 'shortcut'” when using sf.ui.proTools.shortcut()

    Helper/Agent apps are not created after reinstall.
    launchctl shows only: org.soundflow.sfsx (no helper/agent processes)

    Workaround

    No workaround found. Reinstalling, deleting LaunchAgents, giving full permissions, rebooting did not fix the issue.

    Other Notes

    This issue happens on a clean installation of SoundFlow 6 on macOS Sonoma.
    Keyboard permissions and accessibility permissions are fully granted.
    Issue persisted even after deleting all SoundFlow folders and LaunchAgents.

    Suspect: Helper/Agent apps are not being installed or started.

    Links

    User UID: HayKtnRXB7Sg8KQ710FWeC8LZIk2

    Feedback Key: sffeedback:HayKtnRXB7Sg8KQ710FWeC8LZIk2:-OfZEo5uDixqZZnknbBi

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    • 2 replies
    1. Chad Wahlbrink @Chad2025-12-03 20:15:51.340Z

      Hi, @Moriyuki_Minami5,

      Thanks for the questions!

      I believe everything should be set up correctly on your machine, provided that UI-based commands are working correctly. I think these issues can be resolved with some scripting changes or by using a macro to simplify everything.

      I would suggest creating a new macro and adding an "App Activate" action for Pro Tools, and then adding a "Press Keys" action to press "⌥⇧3" like this:

      From here, you can either copy these actions as JavaScript by clicking on the "..." button on each action and selecting "Copy as Javascript":

      Or you can use the "Convert to Script" function to convert this macro to a script:

      This would give you the script:

      sf.ui.proTools.appActivate();

sf.keyboard.press({
    keys: "alt+shift+3",
});

      I think the reason your script didn't work as expected was that you used option+shift+3 instead of alt+shift+3. The press keys action expects the following syntax for modifiers:

      sf.keyboard.press({
    keys: "ctrl+cmd+alt+shift+3",
});
      • ctrl - control
      • cmd - command
      • alt - option
      • shift - shift

      Let me know if adding an appActivate() call and using alt+shift+3 works correctly for you. App activation is important for keyboard simulation to be sent to the correct application.

      A better and more stable approach would be to use the menu item like this:

      if (sf.ui.useSfx) sf.ui.useSfx();

sf.ui.proTools.menuClick({
    menuPath: ["Edit","Consolidate Clip"],
});

      ↑ This can be run in the background without focusing Pro Tools.

      Finally, here's a quick video explaining all of this:

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      1. MMoriyuki Minami @Moriyuki_Minami5
          2025-12-04 05:57:56.878Z

          Hi Chad,

          Thanks so much for the detailed explanation and video.

          I tried the menuClick version and also tested the macro with
          Activate App + Press Keys (alt+shift+3) — both are working
          perfectly on my system now.

          It seems the issue is resolved on my end.
          Thank you again for your quick support and clear instructions!

          Moriyuki

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