After Effects Black Screen

Hello.
I have a problem with black screen. If i make a new project, and make a new composition and putting an effect (in this case audio spektrum), then the screen shows black. no effects working at all.
What can the problem be? i use the After Effects CC Trail Version. Using Mac OSX.
Regards,
Magnus Pilegaard

Some effects require other assets. Audio spectrum requires an audio layer and proper setup. Some effects don't start until some time has passed like radio waves or particle systems.
You should start here if you are just learning AE.

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