So here we go,

1. I've reinstalled the earlier builds on the links you sent me, 704 and 705. Please note that I have done this before.
2. I ran the ouval command and I don't see anything that changed. I have copied the information and can pass it along to you. For now I have it saved.
3. I re-ran the aumu file and below are the results. Last login: Thu Jun 8 13:20:41 on ttys000
Bruces-iMac:~ bruce$ auval -v aumu Oaw8 Manu

AU Validation Tool
Version: 1.6.1a1
Copyright 2003-2013, Apple Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Specify -h (-help) for command options

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VALIDATING AUDIO UNIT: 'aumu' - 'Oaw8' - 'Manu'
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Manufacturer String: PG Music Inc.
AudioUnit Name: Band-in-a-Box DAW AU Plugin
Component Version: 5.5.2 (0x50502)

* * PASS
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TESTING OPEN TIMES:
COLD:
FATAL ERROR: OpenAComponent: result: -1,0xFFFFFFFF
Bruces-iMac:~ bruce$

I also ran the Standalone program and I don't see anything unusual for now. Tracks and styles are loading up fine. However I could not check the File/Preferences/Folder Locations from the open window.

As mentioned before one thing that we have not tried is going into the Library/Chaches. You didn't think it would make a difference so I thought I would defer.

I'm not out for the count yet.

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