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[Andrey Strelnikov]

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[Uzito]

@ChatGPT if I have the following python code and it blows up with an exception, where should I look for the error?

(
a,
b
) = something(c, d)

[ChatGPT]

if I have the following python code and it blows up with an exception, where should I look for the error?

(
a,
b
) = something(c, d)

The error in the provided Python code is likely related to the function `something(c, d)` not returning a tuple with exactly two elements. You should investigate the following possibilities:

1. **Check the Function Return Value:**
Make sure that the function `something` is returning a tuple with exactly two elements. If it returns something other than a two-element tuple, Python will raise a ValueError.

For example:
```python
def something(c, d):
return (1, 2) # This is correct and should work without error
```

2. **Inspect the Returned Values:**
Ensure the function does not return `None`, a single value, or more than two values.

For example:
```python
def something(c, d):
return None # This will cause an error
```

3. **Check for Exceptions within the Function:**
Verify whether there are any exceptions being thrown inside the `something` function itself, which may not be properly caught.

To help pinpoint the issue, you can add debug prints or use a debugger. Adding print statements can provide insight into what the function is returning:

```python
def something(c, d):
# Example placeholder implementation
# Print statement added for debugging purposes
result = (1, 2) # Or however your actual implementation works
print(f"Function returned: {result}")
return result

# Calling the function and unpacking returned values
a, b = something(c, d)
print(f"a = {a}, b = {b}")
```

### Example Error
If `something(c, d)` returns a single value rather than a tuple with two elements:

```python
def something(c, d):
return 1 # Example of incorrect return value

# This would raise a ValueError
a, b = something(c, d)
```

This would raise the following exception:
```
ValueError: not enough values to unpack (expected 2, got 1)
```

In such cases, the message hints that the function did not return enough values to satisfy the tuple unpacking.

In summary, inspect the `something` function to ensure it returns a tuple with exactly two elements, and investigate any potential exceptions within the function itself.

[Uzito]

The error in the provided Python code is likely related...

what if something is actually a class?

[ChatGPT]

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what if something is actually a class?

If `something` is actually a class, the code snippet you provided would be incorrect because classes themselves do not return tuples directly. The issue could then be related to how the class is being instantiated or how its methods/properties are being used. Let's break down possible issues and where to look for errors.

### 1. **Class Initialization**
Ensure that when you instantiate the class, it returns an object correctly and that you access the correct attributes or methods of the object that return tuples.

### Example Class Definition
```python
class Something:
def __init__(self, c, d):
self.c = c
self.d = d

def get_values(self):
# Ensure this method returns a tuple with exactly two elements
return (self.c, self.d)

# Instantiate the class and call the method to get tuple
a, b = Something(c, d).get_values()
print(f"a = {a}, b = {b}")
```

### Possible Issues to Investigate
1. **Incorrect Return Value from Method:**
Check if the method you are calling returns a tuple with two elements.

```python
def get_values(self):
# Must return a tuple with exactly two items
return (self.c, self.d)
```

2. **Accessing Attributes Directly:**
If you are trying to unpack the result of some direct attribute access rather than a method returning a tuple:

```python
instance = Something(c, d)
a, b = (instance.c, instance.d) # This should work if c and d are two separate variables
```

### Debugging Example
Let's add print statements to see what is actually being returned:

```python
class Something:
def __init__(self, c, d):
self.c = c
self.d = d

def get_values(self):
result = (self.c, self.d)
print(f"Method get_values() returned: {result}") # Debug print
return result

# Instantiate the class and call the method
a, b = Something(c, d).get_values()
print(f"a = {a}, b = {b}")
```

### Common Mistakes
- **Returning a Single Value Instead of a Tuple:**
```python
def get_values(self):
return self.c # Incorrect, should return a tuple
```

- **Returning More Than Two Values:**
```python
def get_values(self):
return (self.c, self.d, self.e) # Incorrect if only two values expected
```

Here’s a complete example demonstrating correct usage:

```python
class Something:
def __init__(self, c, d):
self.c = c
self.d = d

def get_values(self):
# Correctly returning a tuple with two elements
return (self.c, self.d)

# Usage
c = 1
d = 2
instance = Something(c, d)
a, b = instance.get_values()
print(f"a = {a}, b = {b}") # Should output: a = 1, b = 2
```

By ensuring the class method `get_values` returns a tuple with exactly two elements, you can prevent unpacking errors. Use debug prints or logging to validate the returned values and ensure they match the expected output.

[Uzito]

@ChatGPT what could be a reason the following code crashes with cuFFT error: CUFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR

import torch
dev=torch.device("cuda")

t_audio = torch.load('audio.pt', map_location=dev)
t_window = torch.load('window.pt', map_location=dev)


print("GPU:", torch.cuda.get_device_name())

fft = torch.stft(
input = t_audio,
n_fft = 1024,
hop_length = 256,
win_length = 1024,
window = t_window,
center = True,
return_complex = True,
)

[ChatGPT]

what could be a reason the following code crashes with cuFFT error: CUFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR

import torch
dev=torch.device("cuda")

t_audio = torch.load('audio.pt', map_location=dev)
t_window = torch.load('window.pt', map_location=dev)


print("GPU:", torch.cuda.get_device_name())

fft = torch.stft(
input = t_audio,
n_fft = 1024,
hop_length = 256,
win_length = 1024,
window = t_window,
center = True,
return_complex = True,
)

The error `CUFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR` typically arises from issues related to the CUDA FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) library. In your case, this error could stem from several potential reasons:

1. **Incompatibility of Input Dimensions**: The dimensions of `t_audio` and `t_window` may not meet the requirements for the `torch.stft` function. Ensure that:
- `t_audio` is a 1D or 2D tensor.
- `t_window` matches `win_length`.

2. **CUDA Memory Limitations**: You might be running out of GPU memory. This can happen if `t_audio` or `t_window` are too large, or if other processes are consuming GPU memory.

3. **CUDA Toolkit Version**: Verify that the CUDA toolkit version and PyTorch versions are compatible. Sometimes, mismatches can cause internal errors.

4. **Driver Issues**: Make sure you have the latest NVIDIA drivers installed.

5. **Corrupted Data**: The loaded tensors might be corrupted. Try validating the contents of `audio.pt` and `window.pt`.

6. **PyTorch Bug**: While less common, there may be bugs in the specific PyTorch version you are using. Consider updating to the latest stable release.

To diagnose and troubleshoot, consider the following steps:

1. **Check Tensor Shapes**:
```python
print("t_audio shape:", t_audio.shape)
print("t_window shape:", t_window.shape)
```

2. **Simplify Inputs**: Start with simpler inputs to see if the issue persists:
```python
dummy_audio = torch.randn(1, 16000, device=dev) # Example with smaller tensor
dummy_window = torch.hann_window(1024, device=dev)

fft = torch.stft(
input=dummy_audio,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=dummy_window,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
```

3. **Free Up GPU Memory**:
```python
torch.cuda.empty_cache()
```

4. **Check CUDA Availability**:
```python
print("CUDA available:", torch.cuda.is_available())
print("CUDA version:", torch.version.cuda)
```

If the problem persists after these checks, please provide more detailed information about the tensor shapes and potentially the contents to allow more specific guidance.

[Uzito]

The error `CUFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR` typically arises from issues related to the...

here's the output using dummy tensors CUDA available: True CUDA version: 11.8 t_audio shape: torch.Size([1, 16000]) t_window shape: torch.Size([1024]) Traceback (most recent call last): File "G:\fft_test\fft.py", line 17, in <module> fft = torch.stft( File "G:\fft_test\venv\lib\site-packages\torch\functional.py", line 665, in stft return _VF.stft(input, n_fft, hop_length, win_length, window, # type: ignore[attr-defined] RuntimeError: cuFFT error: CUFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR

[ChatGPT]

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here's the output using dummy tensors

CUDA available: True
CUDA version: 11.8
t_audio shape: torch.Size([1, 16000])
t_window shape: torch.Size([1024])
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "G:\fft_test\fft.py", line 17, in <module>
fft = torch.stft(
File "G:\fft_test\venv\lib\site-packages\torch\functional.py", line 665, in stft
return _VF.stft(input, n_fft, hop_length, win_length, window, # type: ignore[attr-defined]
RuntimeError: cuFFT error: CUFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR

Thank you for providing the additional information. Given that you are still encountering the `CUFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR` even with the dummy tensors, there are a few more aspects we can check and steps we can try:

1. **Verify PyTorch and CUDA Installation**:
Ensure your PyTorch is installed correctly and compatible with your CUDA version. You can use the following command to verify:
```python
import torch
print(torch.__version__)
print(torch.version.cuda)
print(torch.backends.cudnn.version())
```

2. **Check CUDA Environment**:
Sometimes, issues arise from the CUDA installation or environment settings. Make sure the `$CUDA_HOME` environment variable points to the correct CUDA installation path.

3. **Reinstall PyTorch**:
Try reinstalling PyTorch using the appropriate command for your environment. For example:
```sh
pip install torch==<your_version>+cu118 torchvision torchaudio -f https://download.pytorch.org/whl/torch_stable.html
```

4. **Use Alternative Functions**:
Another approach would be to use alternative FFT functions to see if the issue persists. Here’s how you could use `torch.fft` (though this might not fully replace `torch.stft`):
```python
t_audio = torch.load('audio.pt', map_location=dev)
fft_result = torch.fft.fft(t_audio)
```

5. **Test on a Different GPU**:
If possible, test the same script on a different GPU to rule out hardware-specific issues.

6. **Simplify the STFT Call**:
Test with minimal parameters in the `torch.stft` call and gradually add the parameters back to isolate the issue:
```python
try:
fft = torch.stft(
input=dummy_audio,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"Error: {e}")
```

7. **Check for Known Issues**:
Visit the PyTorch GitHub repository and search for any similar issues reported by other users. Sometimes, known bugs have specific workarounds or fixes provided by the community.

Here's a simplified version of the script incorporating the checks and suggestions above:
```python
import torch

# Device setup
dev = torch.device("cuda")

# Checking CUDA availability and version
print("CUDA available:", torch.cuda.is_available())
print("CUDA version:", torch.version.cuda)
print("CUDNN version:", torch.backends.cudnn.version())

# Dummy tensors
t_audio = torch.randn(1, 16000, device=dev)
t_window = torch.hann_window(1024, device=dev)

# Tensor shapes
print("t_audio shape:", t_audio.shape)
print("t_window shape:", t_window.shape)

# Free up GPU memory
torch.cuda.empty_cache()

try:
# Perform STFT
fft = torch.stft(
input=t_audio,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=t_window,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
print("STFT successful.")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"STFT Error: {e}")
```

If none of these steps resolve the problem, it may be helpful to open an issue in the PyTorch GitHub repository with all the details you have so far. This way, maintainers and the community can provide more specific guidance.

[Uzito]

Thank you for providing the additional information. Given that you...

new output CUDA available: True CUDA version: 11.8 CUDNN version: 8700 t_audio shape: torch.Size([1, 16000]) t_window shape: torch.Size([1024]) STFT Error: cuFFT error: CUFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR

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new output

CUDA available: True
CUDA version: 11.8
CUDNN version: 8700
t_audio shape: torch.Size([1, 16000])
t_window shape: torch.Size([1024])
STFT Error: cuFFT error: CUFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR

Since the issue persists even with simplified dummy tensors and after confirming that CUDA and cuDNN are correctly installed, we need to explore other potential solutions. Here are additional steps to help diagnose and potentially resolve this problem:

### 1. **Ensure Compatibility**:
Verify the compatibility between PyTorch, CUDA, and cuDNN versions by referring to the [PyTorch compatibility matrix](https://pytorch.org/get-started/previous-versions/).

### 2. **Test with a Smaller Example**:
Try using an even smaller tensor to rule out memory issues:
```python
# Smaller dummy tensors
small_audio = torch.randn(1, 2048, device=dev) # Smaller audio tensor

try:
# Perform STFT
fft = torch.stft(
input=small_audio,
n_fft=512,
hop_length=128,
win_length=512,
window=torch.hann_window(512, device=dev),
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
print("STFT successful with a smaller example.")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"STFT Error with a smaller example: {e}")
```

### 3. **Check GPU Memory**:
Print out the available and used GPU memory to see if there's enough memory:
```python
print("Total GPU memory:", torch.cuda.get_device_properties(dev).total_memory)
print("Reserved GPU memory:", torch.cuda.memory_reserved(dev))
print("Allocated GPU memory:", torch.cuda.memory_allocated(dev))
print("Free GPU memory:", torch.cuda.memory_reserved(dev) - torch.cuda.memory_allocated(dev))
```

### 4. **Update CuFFT Library**:
Updating the CUDA Toolkit might solve issues related to `cuFFT_INTERNAL_ERROR`. Ensure you have the latest version of CUDA Toolkit that is supported by your version of PyTorch.

### 5. **Isolate the Issue**:
Attempt to isolate whether the issue occurs specifically within PyTorch’s `torch.stft` function:
```python
import torch
dev = torch.device("cuda")

# Dummy tensors
dummy_audio = torch.randn(1, 16000, device=dev)
dummy_window = torch.hann_window(1024, device=dev)

print("Dummy tensors created.")

# Tensor shapes
print("dummy_audio shape:", dummy_audio.shape)
print("dummy_window shape:", dummy_window.shape)

# Free up GPU memory
torch.cuda.empty_cache()

# Test FFT execution
try:
fft_tensor = torch.fft.fft(dummy_audio)
print("FFT successful.")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"FFT Error: {e}")

# Test STFT execution
try:
fft = torch.stft(
input=dummy_audio,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=dummy_window,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
print("STFT successful.")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"STFT Error: {e}")
```

### 6. **Alternative Libraries**:
Consider using alternative libraries for performing STFT to determine if the issue is specific to PyTorch's implementation. For instance, use `scipy`:
```python
from scipy.signal import stft
import numpy as np

# Convert tensors to numpy
audio_np = dummy_audio.cpu().numpy()
window_np = dummy_window.cpu().numpy()

frequencies, times, Zxx = stft(audio_np, nperseg=1024, noverlap=1024-256, window=window_np)
print("Scipy STFT successful.")
```

### 7. **Open a Support Ticket**:
If all else fails, consider opening a support ticket or issue on the [PyTorch GitHub repository](https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues) with all relevant details:
- Script and data used
- Version numbers
- Environment details (OS, GPU model, etc.)
- Error messages and traceback

Here’s the revised script incorporating these debugging steps:
```python
import torch
from scipy.signal import stft
import numpy as np

# Device setup
dev = torch.device("cuda")

# Checking CUDA availability and version
print("CUDA available:", torch.cuda.is_available())
print("CUDA version:", torch.version.cuda)
print("CUDNN version:", torch.backends.cudnn.version())

# Dummy tensors
t_audio = torch.randn(1, 16000, device=dev)
t_window = torch.hann_window(1024, device=dev)

# Tensor shapes
print("t_audio shape:", t_audio.shape)
print("t_window shape:", t_window.shape)

# Free up GPU memory
torch.cuda.empty_cache()

# Display GPU memory status
print("Total GPU memory:", torch.cuda.get_device_properties(dev).total_memory)
print("Reserved GPU memory:", torch.cuda.memory_reserved(dev))
print("Allocated GPU memory:", torch.cuda.memory_allocated(dev))
print("Free GPU memory:", torch.cuda.memory_reserved(dev) - torch.cuda.memory_allocated(dev))

# Test FFT execution
try:
fft_tensor = torch.fft.fft(t_audio)
print("FFT successful.")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"FFT Error: {e}")

# Test STFT execution
try:
fft = torch.stft(
input=t_audio,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=t_window,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
print("STFT successful.")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"STFT Error: {e}")

# Test using scipy's STFT as an alternative
audio_np = t_audio.cpu().numpy()
window_np = t_window.cpu().numpy()
frequencies, times, Zxx = stft(audio_np, nperseg=1024, noverlap=1024-256, window=window_np)
print("Scipy STFT successful.")
```

By following these steps, you should be able to get more insights into the source of the error and determine an appropriate solution.

[Uzito]

Since the issue persists even with simplified dummy tensors and...

as I see, torch.fft.fft() call fails for both t_audio and t_window scipy's stft works fine, although i'm not sure how to use its output and whether it is faster than using torch on cpu

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as I see,
torch.fft.fft() call fails for both t_audio and t_window
scipy's stft works fine, although i'm not sure how to use its output and whether it is faster than using torch on cpu

Thank you for the feedback. Since `torch.fft.fft` is failing but `scipy.signal.stft` works fine, it seems like the issue is specifically related to the CUDA FFT operations in PyTorch.

Let's further explore alternatives and workarounds:

### 1. **Fallback to CPU Execution in PyTorch**:
If GPU execution is problematic but you still wish to use PyTorch, you can perform the STFT on the CPU. Although this will be slower than GPU execution, it ensures you can utilize PyTorch’s functionality:
```python
import torch

# Device setup for CPU
dev = torch.device("cpu")

# Dummy tensors loaded onto CPU
t_audio_cpu = torch.randn(1, 16000)
t_window_cpu = torch.hann_window(1024)

# Tensor shapes
print("t_audio shape:", t_audio_cpu.shape)
print("t_window shape:", t_window_cpu.shape)

try:
# Perform STFT on CPU
fft = torch.stft(
input=t_audio_cpu,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=t_window_cpu,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
print("STFT successful on CPU.")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"STFT Error on CPU: {e}")
```

### 2. **Converting Scipy STFT to PyTorch Tensor**:
You can perform STFT using `scipy.signal.stft` and convert the result back to a PyTorch tensor for further processing:
```python
import torch
import numpy as np
from scipy.signal import stft

# Dummy tensors
t_audio = torch.randn(1, 16000)
t_window = torch.hann_window(1024)

# Convert tensors to numpy
audio_np = t_audio.numpy()
window_np = t_window.numpy()

# Perform STFT using Scipy
frequencies, times, Zxx = stft(audio_np, nperseg=1024, noverlap=1024-256, window=window_np)
print("Scipy STFT successful.")

# Convert STFT result back to PyTorch tensor
Zxx_torch = torch.tensor(Zxx, dtype=torch.cfloat)
print("Converted Scipy STFT result to PyTorch tensor.")
```

### 3. **Profiling Performance**:
To compare the performance of `scipy` and `torch` on CPU, you can profile both implementations:
```python
import time

# Perform profiling with Scipy
start_time = time.time()
frequencies, times, Zxx = stft(audio_np, nperseg=1024, noverlap=1024-256, window=window_np)
end_time = time.time()
print(f"Scipy STFT took {end_time - start_time:.4f} seconds")

# Perform profiling with PyTorch on CPU
start_time = time.time()
fft = torch.stft(
input=t_audio_cpu,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=t_window_cpu,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
end_time = time.time()
print(f"PyTorch CPU STFT took {end_time - start_time:.4f} seconds")
```

### Alternative Solutions:
1. **Check Environment Configuration**:
Sometimes, specific configurations or environment variables can impact the behavior of CUDA libraries. Make sure to set Python environment variables for PyTorch.

2. **External Libraries**:
Consider using other specialized libraries for FFT and STFT operations, such as [PyFFTW](https://github.com/pyFFTW/pyFFTW) for leveraging FFTW on multicore CPUs efficiently.

Here’s an example script combining the above suggestions:
```python
import torch
import numpy as np
from scipy.signal import stft
import time

# Device setup for profiling
cpu_device = torch.device("cpu")
gpu_device = torch.device("cuda") if torch.cuda.is_available() else torch.device("cpu")

# Dummy tensors
t_audio_cpu = torch.randn(1, 16000, device=cpu_device)
t_window_cpu = torch.hann_window(1024, device=cpu_device)

t_audio_gpu = torch.randn(1, 16000, device=gpu_device)
t_window_gpu = torch.hann_window(1024, device=gpu_device)

# Scipy STFT profiling
audio_np = t_audio_cpu.numpy()
window_np = t_window_cpu.numpy()

start_time = time.time()
frequencies, times, Zxx = stft(audio_np, nperseg=1024, noverlap=1024-256, window=window_np)
end_time = time.time()
print(f"Scipy STFT took {end_time - start_time:.4f} seconds")

# Convert to PyTorch tensor
Zxx_torch = torch.tensor(Zxx, dtype=torch.cfloat)
print("Converted Scipy STFT result to PyTorch tensor.")

# PyTorch CPU STFT profiling
start_time = time.time()
try:
fft_cpu = torch.stft(
input=t_audio_cpu,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=t_window_cpu,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
end_time = time.time()
print(f"PyTorch CPU STFT took {end_time - start_time:.4f} seconds")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"PyTorch CPU STFT Error: {e}")

# Optionally, attempt GPU execution if CUDA is available
if torch.cuda.is_available():
try:
start_time = time.time()
fft_gpu = torch.stft(
input=t_audio_gpu,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=t_window_gpu,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
end_time = time.time()
print(f"PyTorch GPU STFT took {end_time - start_time:.4f} seconds")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"PyTorch GPU STFT Error: {e}")
```

By comparing the performance and handling the STFT results consistently, you'll be able to choose the most efficient path for your specific application.

[Uzito]

Thank you for the feedback. Since `torch.fft.fft` is failing but...

is it possible to change the original call to torch.stft to use cpu instead of cuda device for this operation?

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is it possible to change the original call to torch.stft to use cpu instead of cuda device for this operation?

Yes, you can perform the `torch.stft` operation on the CPU by ensuring that the tensors used in the operation are moved to the CPU. This is a straightforward way to avoid the `cuFFT` issues by running the STFT on the CPU.

Here’s how you can modify your original script to perform the `torch.stft` operation on the CPU:

```python
import torch

# Device setup
dev = torch.device("cuda" if torch.cuda.is_available() else "cpu")
cpu_dev = torch.device("cpu") # Specify CPU device

# Load tensors to GPU if available, otherwise to CPU
t_audio = torch.load('audio.pt', map_location=dev)
t_window = torch.load('window.pt', map_location=dev)

# Check CUDA availability and device properties
print("CUDA available:", torch.cuda.is_available())
if torch.cuda.is_available():
print("GPU:", torch.cuda.get_device_name())

# Print tensor shapes
print("t_audio shape:", t_audio.shape)
print("t_window shape:", t_window.shape)

# Move tensors to CPU for STFT operation
t_audio_cpu = t_audio.to(cpu_dev)
t_window_cpu = t_window.to(cpu_dev)

try:
# Perform STFT on CPU
fft = torch.stft(
input=t_audio_cpu,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=t_window_cpu,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
print("STFT successful on CPU.")
except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"STFT Error on CPU: {e}")
```

### Explanation:
1. **Device Setup**:
- Determine if CUDA is available and set the appropriate device (`cuda` or `cpu`).
- Additionally, explicitly define a `cpu_dev` variable to ensure tensors are moved to the CPU.

2. **Loading Tensors**:
- Load tensors using `torch.load` and specify `map_location=dev` to load directly to the desired device.

3. **Move Tensors to CPU**:
- Move the loaded tensors (`t_audio` and `t_window`) to the CPU using the `.to(cpu_dev)` method.

4. **Perform STFT on CPU**:
- Use the tensors on the CPU to perform the `torch.stft` operation.

This modification ensures that the STFT computation is performed on the CPU, avoiding any issues related to cuFFT. Although this will not utilize GPU acceleration, it provides a reliable fallback when encountering issues with GPU-based operations.

[Uzito]

Yes, you can perform the `torch.stft` operation on the CPU...

I'm getting "Expected all tensors to be on the same device, but found at least two devices, cuda:0 and cpu! (when checking argument for argument mat2 in method wrapper_CUDA_bmm)" error now when I try to use fft value.

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I'm getting "Expected all tensors to be on the same device, but found at least two devices, cuda:0 and cpu! (when checking argument for argument mat2 in method wrapper_CUDA_bmm)" error now when I try to use fft value.

This error occurs because the result of the `torch.stft` operation is on the CPU, but subsequent operations may expect tensors to be on the same device (CUDA). If you need to use the result for further computations on the GPU, you'll need to move the result back to the GPU after performing the STFT on the CPU.

Here's how you can handle this:

1. Perform the `torch.stft` on the CPU.
2. Move the resulting tensor back to the GPU if needed.

Here's a modified version of your script to achieve this:

```python
import torch

# Device setup
dev = torch.device("cuda" if torch.cuda.is_available() else "cpu")
cpu_dev = torch.device("cpu") # Specify CPU device

# Load tensors to GPU if available, otherwise to CPU
t_audio = torch.load('audio.pt', map_location=dev)
t_window = torch.load('window.pt', map_location=dev)

# Check CUDA availability and device properties
print("CUDA available:", torch.cuda.is_available())
if torch.cuda.is_available():
print("GPU:", torch.cuda.get_device_name())

# Print tensor shapes
print("t_audio shape:", t_audio.shape)
print("t_window shape:", t_window.shape)

# Move tensors to CPU for STFT operation
t_audio_cpu = t_audio.to(cpu_dev)
t_window_cpu = t_window.to(cpu_dev)

try:
# Perform STFT on CPU
fft_cpu = torch.stft(
input=t_audio_cpu,
n_fft=1024,
hop_length=256,
win_length=1024,
window=t_window_cpu,
center=True,
return_complex=True,
)
print("STFT successful on CPU.")

# If GPU is available, move the result back to the GPU for further processing
if torch.cuda.is_available():
fft_gpu = fft_cpu.to(dev)
print("Moved STFT result back to GPU.")

# Now you can use fft_gpu for further computations on the GPU
# Example:
some_other_tensor_on_gpu = torch.randn(fft_gpu.size(), device=dev)
result = fft_gpu + some_other_tensor_on_gpu
print("Further computation on GPU successful.")
else:
# If no GPU is available, continue with CPU-based computations
# Example:
some_other_tensor_on_cpu = torch.randn(fft_cpu.size(), device=cpu_dev)
result = fft_cpu + some_other_tensor_on_cpu
print("Further computation on CPU successful.")

except RuntimeError as e:
print(f"STFT Error: {e}")
```

### Explanation:
1. **Device Setup**:
- Determine if CUDA is available and set the appropriate device (`cuda` or `cpu`).
- Define an explicit `cpu_dev` variable for the CPU.

2. **Loading Tensors**:
- Load tensors to the appropriate initial device (typically GPU).

3. **Move Tensors to CPU**:
- Move the tensors to the CPU for the STFT operation.

4. **Perform STFT on CPU**:
- Execute the `torch.stft` operation on the CPU and store the result in `fft_cpu`.

5. **Move Result Back to GPU if Available**:
- If a GPU is available, move the `fft_cpu` result back to the GPU.
- Proceed with further computations using the tensor on the GPU (`fft_gpu`).

6. **Handle CPU Scenario**:
- If no GPU is available, continue with the CPU-based result for further computations.

By moving the STFT result back to the intended device for subsequent computations, you ensure that all tensors involved in any operation are on the same device, thus avoiding device mismatch errors.

[Uzito]

@ChatGPT Any idea why this function without a print statement would crash but does not if the print statement is present?

def fused_add_tanh_sigmoid_multiply(input_a, input_b, n_channels):
"""
Fused add tanh sigmoid multiply operation.

Args:
input_a: The first input tensor.
input_b: The second input tensor.
n_channels: The number of channels.

Returns:
The result of the fused operation.
"""
n_channels_int = n_channels[0]
in_act = input_a + input_b
t_act = torch.tanh(in_act[:, :n_channels_int, :])
s_act = torch.sigmoid(in_act[:, n_channels_int:, :])
print('this avoids HIP crash somehow')
acts = t_act * s_act
return acts

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Any idea why this function without a print statement would crash but does not if the print statement is present?

def fused_add_tanh_sigmoid_multiply(input_a, input_b, n_channels):
"""
Fused add tanh sigmoid multiply operation.

Args:
input_a: The first input tensor.
input_b: The second input tensor.
n_channels: The number of channels.

Returns:
The result of the fused operation.
"""
n_channels_int = n_channels[0]
in_act = input_a + input_b
t_act = torch.tanh(in_act[:, :n_channels_int, :])
s_act = torch.sigmoid(in_act[:, n_channels_int:, :])
print('this avoids HIP crash somehow')
acts = t_act * s_act
return acts

The issue you're encountering might be related to how the code interacts with the underlying hardware, specifically when using HIP (Heterogeneous-Computing Interface for Portability) on AMD GPUs. The presence of `print` statements can sometimes alter the execution timing or the memory allocation patterns, inadvertently avoiding race conditions, memory access issues, or other parallel computing pitfalls.

Here's a possible explanation for why this might happen:

### Explanation

1. **Synchronization**:
- Printing to the console may introduce a synchronization point. This can give enough time for ongoing GPU operations to complete before moving forward, thus preventing potential data races or uninitialized memory access that could lead to a crash.

2. **Memory Access Patterns**:
- Adding a print statement can change the way memory is accessed or managed. This slight change in behavior might avoid accessing invalid memory regions or ensure proper memory alignment.

3. **Debug Mode**:
- When a `print` statement is present, it may switch the execution into a sort of "debug mode", where additional checks and balances are performed by the runtime to ensure safe operation. This might mask the underlying issue but does not solve the root cause.

### Solution

To attempt to solve the problem without relying on `print`, you can try synchronizing the GPU operations manually or ensuring all tensors are correctly moved to the appropriate device. Here is an example without using `print`:

```python
import torch

def fused_add_tanh_sigmoid_multiply(input_a, input_b, n_channels):
"""
Fused add tanh sigmoid multiply operation.

Args:
input_a: The first input tensor.
input_b: The second input tensor.
n_channels: The number of channels.

Returns:
The result of the fused operation.
"""
n_channels_int = n_channels[0]
in_act = input_a + input_b

# Ensure tensors are on the same device and synchronize
in_act = in_act.to("cuda")
torch.cuda.synchronize()

t_act = torch.tanh(in_act[:, :n_channels_int, :])
s_act = torch.sigmoid(in_act[:, n_channels_int:, :])

# Synchronize again if necessary
torch.cuda.synchronize()

acts = t_act * s_act

# Final synchronization before returning
torch.cuda.synchronize()

return acts
```

By inserting `torch.cuda.synchronize()`, you ensure that all GPU operations are completed at those points, which might prevent the crashes you were experiencing.

### Debugging Tips

- **Check Tensor Devices**: Ensure all tensors are on the correct device (CPU or GPU).
- **Use Smaller Tensors**: Test with smaller tensors to see if the problem persists.
- **Profile GPU Usage**: Use profiling tools to check for abnormal GPU usage or memory access patterns.
- **Update Libraries**: Make sure you are using the latest versions of PyTorch and ROCm (if applicable).

If the problem persists, consider providing more detailed logs or error messages to further diagnose the issue.

[Uzito]

@ChatGPT how can I check whether tensor.device is "cpu" or "cuda:0" in python?