Communication Errors in Auto-Bounce (error 9050)

Troubleshooting Automation & Communication Errors in Auto-Bounce

If you're experiencing communication errors like the 9050 error when using Auto-Bounce with Logic Pro, it's often due to interference from other apps or missing permissions at the macOS level. Below is a guide to help you identify potential conflicts and resolve them quickly.

? Confirm These macOS Permissions First:

1. Accessibility:

   • Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility

   • Make sure Auto-Bounce and Logic Pro are both listed and checked.

2. Automation:

   • Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation

   • Ensure Auto-Bounce is allowed to control Logic Pro.

3. Full Disk Access:

   • Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access

   • Add Auto-Bounce if it's not already there.

? Background Apps That May Interfere:

The following utilities are known to interfere with macOS inter-app communication, including Apple Events and Accessibility services. If you're using any of these, try disabling them temporarily and relaunching Auto-Bounce:

• Keyboard Maestro – Automates input/output actions that can override Auto-Bounce commands.

• BetterTouchTool – Custom gesture/shortcut tool that can hook into system events.

• Magnet / Moom / Rectangle – Window managers that may disrupt app focus.

• Alfred / Raycast – Productivity launchers with automation features.

• Hammerspoon – Scripting engine for macOS automation.

• Karabiner-Elements – Keyboard remapper that alters standard key behavior.

• AppCleaner / CleanMyMac / MacKeeper – May remove key support or preference files.

• Little Snitch / Lulu – Firewalls that can block background operations.

• Mac Mouse Fix / SteerMouse – Mouse remappers that can interfere with dialog or cursor capture.

• Clipboard Managers – Some apps like Paste or Clipy have caused unexpected behavior.

❓ Still Seeing Errors?

If you've double-checked permissions and disabled interfering utilities, but you're still seeing errors:

• Make sure you’re using the latest version of Auto-Bounce (download the latest here: [https://www.auto-bounce.com/forum/downloads)

• Send us the following:

  1. The Logic Project (stripped-down if needed for confidentiality)

  2. The crash report (as a file, not copied text)

  3. A video screen recording showing the issue in real time. Please use capture software, like Quictime, not a phone video.

We're here to help—and once we have those details, we can usually pinpoint and resolve the issue quickly.

— The Auto-Bounce Support Team