FIX: Try refreshing the Soundsource browser
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Key notes
- Try refreshing the Soundsource browser error can be problematic, but we have fixes for it.
- Sometimes certain files can cause this problem, so be sure to remove them.
- To fix the issue, you might want to check your soundset and STEAM directory.
- Alternatively, be sure that your structure and updates are in order.
Soundsource browser is a file browser in Omnisphere 2 software. However, many users reported Try refreshing the Soundsource browser message while using the Omnisphere 2.
This can be a big problem for some users, and in today’s article, we’re going to show you how to fix this.
How do I fix try refreshing the Soundsource browser error?
1. Reinstall the soundset or the STEAM folder
If you’re getting Try refreshing the Soundsource browser error, you might be able to fix that by reinstalling the soundset.
This problem is somewhat common with third-party soundsets, and reinstalling the soundset usually helps. If that doesn’t help, you’ll have to reinstall your STEAM folder.
2. Verify structure and updates
Another way to fix this problem is to verify the structure of the STEAM folder. In addition, be sure to verify the latest Omnisphere updates.
You can try refreshing patches, multis, and soundsources in their respective browser. To do that, just click the circular arrow button next to the Play button.
Keep in mind that there are 3 browsers that you need to use, one for each of the aforementioned categories. Few users reported that the issue was resolved after downloading the Library Soundsource update.
3. Delete zmap.index
- Navigate to
C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics\STEAM\Omnisphere\Soundsources\Factory\Core Library - Delete zmap.index.
- Apply the soundsource update.
- Start Omnisphere and Keyscape and the zmap.index will be recreated.
Some users are also suggesting to delete zmap.index from the following subfolders in the STEAM folder:
- Keyscape
- Soundsources
- Factory
- Keyscape library
- Keyscape>Soundsources>User
4. Make sure that STEAM folder isn’t set to read-only
- Go to
C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics - Right-click STEAM directory and choose Properties.
- Uncheck Read-only option and click on Apply and OK to save changes.
Try refreshing the Soundsource browser message can be a problem while working with Omnisphere 2, but we hope that you fixed the issue using our solutions.
