Farsotstider

Alright! Just to close the loop, here is what the issue was: Simply plugging the Tascam into the computer did not give it the most current driver so I went to Tascam's site and got it. Then Cakewalk wouldn't let me use the ASIO driver and would only do so by disabling Realtek. Once I did that, I could use Tascam's ASIO driver and it then displayed correctly in the drop down (US-2X2HR (2in, 2 out) and most importantly, the problem of volume drop went away. YAY! I REALLY appreciate everyone's input and suggestions with this.....it was straight up crazy making. \m/

Thanks John! I'm leaning towards the issue originating from the Tascam for a few reasons: I fully realize that my "vintage" FX86 (saw someone selling one on Ebay and the called it that) may seem like the low hanging fruit but I tried removing the pedal and it still drops out. Then I plugged the guitar directly into the Tascam and it still drops. AND I just noticed, when you pointed out that it was calling it a mic (which I 'm not sure if it did on the other computer or not, can't check now as it got bricked), but when I click on the input, it comes up as US-2x2HR (1 in, 1 out) which is not correct and I know for a fact on the old computer is showed 2in, 2 out like it should. This is verified by the fact that input 2 on the Tascam does not work at the moment. I downloaded the driver, but the real kick in the junk is that this computer is my work one and IT has it locked down for changes............crap. I'll just have to wait till Tuesday to see if the driver works. I appreciate everyone's help.

That doesnt seem to change anything (since it's greyed out and says it's off when i hover over it) and that was definitely nothing I had messed with in previous recordings.

Is that the "R"? Tried it and that didnt seem to change anything

Sorry, should have shared more info: Brand new Jackson Warrior into a old DOD FX86 into a brand new 100w Katana then line out on back to a Tascam US-2x2HR into a Dell Laptop. It does this every time I try to record a clip....about 8 measures into it no matter what track I use. I've added a bigger screen grab of what it seems to do every time. Again, constant strumming in time. The irritating thing is I never had this issue with the exact same set-up going into a different PC....so I guess thats the wild card. Could it be a bad install?

Help! Still very new to Cakewalk but have used it with some success in the past, but now on a new computer, as I record clips with my guitar, the volume starts where I want it but then reduces itself. I've attached a screen grab of whats going on. This is constant strumming. Why is it changing?