“Pro Tools could not initialize playback engine/is unable to locate hardware.” How do I fix this?
When you launch Pro Tools, hold the “N” key when you see the splash screen. This will force the Playback Engine settings to open before Pro Tools can open. Once the Playback Engine settings open, select your interface and click OK. Pro Tools should now open successfully.
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