Logging
Callie keeps a Playback Audit Log of everything that happens during a session. This is useful for troubleshooting, compliance, or simply checking what fired and when.
What Is Logged
Section titled “What Is Logged”The log records the following event kinds:
- Session Start — when the project is opened.
- Session Close — when the project is closed or Callie exits.
- Clip Start — when a clip begins playing.
- Clip Stop — when a clip stops, including the reason.
- Loop Pass — when a loop block repeats.
- Loop Exit — when playback leaves a loop block.
- Event Triggered — when an event-chain rule fires.
- Error — when something goes wrong.
Each entry stores a timestamp, the source of the action (for example ui, midi, osc, timecode, or hotkey), the clip or event reference, the output cart, playlist ID, loop information, gang names, and any relevant message.
Viewing the Log
Section titled “Viewing the Log”Click the Audit button in the header (the description icon) to open the Playback Audit Log viewer.
Use the controls at the top to narrow the list:
- Kind — show only session, clip, loop, event, or error entries.
- Source — filter by where the action came from.
- Cart — filter to a specific output letter such as
AorB. - Search — find entries by clip name, event reference, playlist ID, or gang name.
The newest entries appear at the top.
Exporting the Log
Section titled “Exporting the Log”You can save the full log as a plain-text file:
- Click Export .txt inside the Audit Log viewer, or
- Choose File → Export Audit Log (.txt)… from the menu bar.
Callie opens a save dialog and writes a timestamped text file. The exported file uses one event per line and includes every field recorded for that entry.
Log Retention
Section titled “Log Retention”The log is kept per project and stored in the project database. Callie retains up to 5,000 entries by default, and always keeps between 100 and 100,000 entries. Once the limit is reached, the oldest entries are removed automatically to make room for new ones.
- Export the log after a show before opening a different project, so you have a permanent record.
- Use the Source filter to confirm that MIDI or OSC triggers arrived correctly.
- Search for a gang name to see every clip that fired as part of that gang.
- The log is read-only inside Callie; editing is not supported.