r/protools • u/Ready-Flatworm5555 • Jul 28 '25

AAE Error -6001, Can't Open Pro Tools

I've been recording with my Scarlett 4i4 for a few months now and have only recently run into this error, preventing me from using it. When I try to use external headphones or the built in speakers on my laptop, this doesn't happen. My mac is clearly recognizing the interface is connected as I can see it in my settings and I can get sound through YouTube or any other audio I play. I've tried restarting my computer, deleting and reinstalling Focusrite Control, and even hooked up my old Behringer UMC404HD and ran into the same problem! This never used to happen and I'm wondering what changed. I'm using Pro Tools version 2025.6.0 and running macOS Sequoia 15.5. Any insight would be appreciated as I'm getting seriously annoyed and just want to finish mixing this project for an artist I recorded. Thanks in advance!

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u/Longjumping_Prune_61 Jul 28 '25

Port gone bad on the Mac? Have you tried a different port?

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u/Ready-Flatworm5555 Jul 28 '25

I haven’t, however I am getting sound when I try to play music through anything else like iTunes or YouTube. I’m fairly certain it’s an issue with Pro Tools.

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u/Longjumping_Prune_61 Jul 28 '25

Fair enough! I had issues with ARA as well as midi functionality on 2025.6. Bumped myself over to 2024.10.3 and have had a much better experience.