# Dismissing Load Protect dialog with ESC key stops playback **URL:** \ **Category:** Bug Reports\ **Tags:** iOS\ **Created:** [September 19, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/dismissing-load-protect-dialog-with-esc-key-stops-playback/43271 "2026-09-19T00:45:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ramon\_Richie](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/a9adbd/32.png) [@Ramon\_Richie](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Ramon_Richie)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/dismissing-load-protect-dialog-with-esc-key-stops-playback/43271/1 "2026-09-19T00:45:06Z")
**NOTE: Please use the search function above before posting to avoid creating duplicate topics.** - Device model _iPad mini 6_ - Version of operating system _ios 18.7.8_ - Version of djay _5.6.8_ - Hardware/controllers used _(e.g. Reloop Mixon 8 Pro)_: not relavant (disconnected) A) SUMMARY OF ISSUE: - When loading a track onto a playing deck (Protect Active Deck is on) the dialog that appears says Load and Cancel. Hitting the ESC on a connected keyboard dismisses the dialog but also STOPS the playing deck!!! B) DETAILED STEPS TO REPRODUCE: 1. Load a track into the left deck, hit play, fader up. 2. Tap on another track hit the 1 3. When “Left deck protected” dialog appears, hit the esc key. 4. Dialog dissapears and playing track stops. C) EXPECTED RESULTS: - That the dialog closes ( Esc = Cancel ) and Playing track does NOT stop. D) ACTUAL RESULTS: - Dailog box closes AND Tracks STOPS playing. ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/dismissing-load-protect-dialog-with-esc-key-stops-playback/43271/2 "2026-09-19T19:01:36Z")
Hi @Ramon_Richie, thanks for the clear write-up. I have some follow up questions to help me narrow things down before I pass this along: 1. When the “Left deck protected” dialog comes up, if you tap Cancel on screen instead of pressing ESC, does the playing deck keep going? That’s the big one, since it tells us whether this is tied to the ESC key specifically or to dismissing the dialog in general. 2. Also, if you press ESC while a track is playing and no dialog is open, does anything happen to the deck? 3. Just so I’m reading step 2 right: when you say “hit the 1,” do you mean tapping 1 in the load menu on screen, or pressing 1 on the keyboard? 4. If you get a minute, a short screen recording would be great too. 5. Also please let me know which keyboard you’re using and how it’s connected (Bluetooth, USB-C, or a keyboard case). Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Ramon\_Richie](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/a9adbd/32.png) [@Ramon\_Richie](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Ramon_Richie)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/dismissing-load-protect-dialog-with-esc-key-stops-playback/43271/4 "2026-09-21T10:47:56Z")
1. When the “Left deck protected” dialog comes up, if you tap Cancel on screen instead of pressing ESC, does the playing deck keep going? That’s the big one, since it tells us whether this is tied to the ESC key specifically or to dismissing the dialog in general. • Tapping Cancel in the dialog works as expected. (closes, playback does not stop) 2. Also, if you press ESC while a track is playing and no dialog is open, does anything happen to the deck? • Nothing happens, playback continues. 3. Just so I’m reading step 2 right: when you say “hit the 1,” do you mean tapping 1 in the load menu on screen, or pressing 1 on the keyboard? • Tapping 1 on the screen to load to the “playing” deck. It also happens when I select a track with the arrows on the keyboard and hit the left arrow to load. I don’t think how this step is performed is relevant, all you need is for the protected track dialog to come up. (also if drag a track to a playing deck, the dialog appears and hitting esc at moment closes dialog AND stops playback. 4. If you get a minute, a short screen recording would be great too. • see next post 5. Also please let me know which keyboard you’re using and how it’s connected (Bluetooth, USB-C, or a keyboard case). I think the 2015 model Magic Keyboard, with built in battery (lightning) via bluetooth. To add, hitting ESC, closes the dialog and **loads** the song, so it seems more like the ESC key is mapped to the “Load” button on the dialog. ---
**Author:** ![Ramon\_Richie](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/a9adbd/32.png) [@Ramon\_Richie](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Ramon_Richie)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/dismissing-load-protect-dialog-with-esc-key-stops-playback/43271/5 "2026-09-21T11:00:39Z")
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**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/dismissing-load-protect-dialog-with-esc-key-stops-playback/43271/6 "2026-09-21T15:42:07Z")
Perfect! Thanks for answering my questions and sharing the video @Ramon_Richie. This is very helpful. I have passed this onto our engineering team for further review and will report back when I have news. Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/dismissing-load-protect-dialog-with-esc-key-stops-playback/43271/8 "2026-09-22T13:56:48Z")
Hi again @Ramon_Richie, engineering has identified the issue and is working on a fix which should be included in an upcoming update (likely 5.6.10). Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/dismissing-load-protect-dialog-with-esc-key-stops-playback/43271/10 "2026-10-19T15:38:08Z")
Hello @Ramon_Richie, djay 5.6.10 was released today and should address this issue. Thanks!