Hi there! I understand you're having trouble with setting up the audio player in the AudioBooth app on your Mac running OS X 10.15.7. Let me help you get that sorted out.

To start, could you tell me a bit more about when exactly the audio player setup fails? For example:
- Does the app show any error messages besides "failed to set up audio player"?
- Is this happening when you try to play any audiobook or just specific ones?
- Have you recently updated the app or the system?
- Have you tried restarting the app or your Mac?

Getting these details will help me guide you more precisely.

Meanwhile, here are some general steps you can try to resolve audio player setup issues in AudioBooth:

1. Restart the app and your Mac: Quit the AudioBooth app completely, then restart your Mac. Sometimes this refreshes system resources and fixes minor glitches.

2. Check app permissions: Make sure AudioBooth has the necessary permissions to access audio output on your Mac. You can check this in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Microphone and also check Accessibility if needed.

3. Update the app: Ensure you are running the latest version of AudioBooth. The most recent updates often fix bugs related to audio playback.

4. Confirm network connectivity: Since AudioBooth syncs with Audiobookshelf, a stable internet connection is essential for streaming or downloading. Try switching networks or using a wired connection if possible.

5. Clear app cache or reinstall: If the problem persists, try deleting and reinstalling the app to clear any corrupted files causing the failure.

Please try these and let me know what happens or share any other details you notice. That way, I can help you dig deeper into the problem if needed!

Are you satisfied with this initial troubleshooting approach so far?

I have a iPad and audio booth keeps saying that it is failing to set up audio player

Thanks for the extra info! So you’re using AudioBooth on your iPad and it keeps saying it’s failing to set up the audio player. That helps a lot.

One important point I noticed from recent updates: AudioBooth requires iPadOS 17.0 or later to work properly on iPads. Could you please check your iPad’s software version? You can do this by going to Settings > General > About and looking at the software version. If your iPad is running an earlier iPadOS version, this could be the cause of the problem. Upgrading to iPadOS 17 or later should resolve it if that is the case2.

If your iPad is already running iPadOS 17 or newer, here are some other steps to try:

1. Force close and relaunch AudioBooth: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause to see recently used apps, then swipe up on AudioBooth to close it completely. Then reopen the app.

2. Restart your iPad: Hold the power button and either volume button until you see the slider. Slide to power off, wait 30 seconds, then power back on.

3. Check Audio Permissions: Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone and make sure AudioBooth is allowed access.

4. Check Network Connection: Since AudioBooth streams audiobooks, make sure your internet connection is stable.

5. Reinstall AudioBooth: Delete the app from your iPad and then reinstall it from the App Store. This can fix corrupted app files.

Some users on Reddit with errors like “failed to setup audio player” noted that alternative apps like Plappa or Prologue worked fine, which might suggest a compatibility or app-specific issue, but I’d want to try the above first1.

Could you check your iPadOS version and try these steps? Let me know what happens, and we’ll go from there!

Are you satisfied with this solution so far?

It’s still not working

Thanks for letting me know it's still not working. Since you've already tried the basic steps like restarting, reinstalling, and checking permissions, let's try diving a bit deeper.

AudioBooth requires a connection to your Audiobookshelf server to function, so sometimes issues happen if the app can’t sync properly or if there’s a bug affecting audio player setup.

Here’s what I suggest next:

1. Reset the app connection within AudioBooth
- Open AudioBooth and go to your Profile or Settings.
- Look for an option like “Reset app connection” or “Disconnect and reconnect” to your Audiobookshelf server. This can refresh the sync and fix setup glitches.

2. Check for known bugs and updates
- Visit the official AudioBooth GitHub issues page to see if others have reported similar “failed to setup audio player” problems. Sometimes developers post workarounds or patches there.
- If you find your issue listed, you can add details or follow instructions provided. If not, filing a new issue for the developers might help push a fix.

3. Verify your Audiobookshelf server is up and accessible
- Make sure your Audiobookshelf server (where your audiobooks are hosted) is online and reachable from your iPad over the network.
- Try accessing it via a web browser on the same device to confirm connectivity.

4. Check supported audio formats
- AudioBooth may have trouble playing certain file types or multi-track audiobooks. If your content is in .m4b format with multiple tracks, this could cause issues.

5. Clear cache or app data if possible
- On iOS devices, app cache clearing is limited, but deleting and reinstalling usually resets cache. Since you’ve tried reinstalling, resetting the connection might help further.

If after these steps it still fails, this could be a bug needing a developer fix. Would you like me to guide you through submitting a detailed bug report on GitHub? It’s often the fastest way to get a solution on niche app issues.

Let me know how these suggestions work out! Are you satisfied with this deeper troubleshooting approach so far?