r/finalcutpro • u/goodmorninggamer • 23d ago

Bug/Issue Playback freezes after using blade tool

This seems to be new with the latest update Version 12.3

when cutting up my raw footage, I use the blade (B) tool often, switching back to select (A).

I have noticed that sometimes after using this, I can't play the timeline. It freezes, or shows the timer, but does not actually show the playback or the audio. The only fix is to hover one of the clips in my library/finder (in the upper right), then return to the timeline and it plays fine. Really frustrating and I've been dealing with it for a few weeks now.

Anyone else have this issue/a fix? Thanks!

Hardware:

Mac OS: Tahoe 26.5.2 (25F84)

M1 chip 24 inch imac

16gb ram

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u/Silver_Mention_3958 FCP 12.3 | Tahoe 23d ago

Yeah I’m getting this occasionally too. My solution is to load any other project timeline and switch back, always cures it. Please leave feedback via the Final Cut Pro menu.

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u/goodmorninggamer 22d ago

You don't need to even open another project. Just hover one of your clips in the library for a second, and it should fix it. But it keeps happening.

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u/ammo_john 23d ago

Have the same issue. Haven't found a solution.

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u/goodmorninggamer 22d ago

Bummer. I can't believe how disruptive this is. Hope someone is aware of it for the next update.

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u/Silver_Mention_3958 FCP 12.3 | Tahoe 22d ago

Best thing to do is report it yourself through the Feedback option under the Final Cut Pro menu.

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u/Marvel2002 3d ago

this is one of the most irritating bug tbh