All of a Sudden!

[Johnbee58]

I put a post up yesterday about dropouts.  I thought the problem was solved but it returned.  This time I raised the buffer to 1028 and that seemed to solve it (for now).  Still waiting to hear from MOTU.  Any ideas here would be appreciated about why all of a sudden I need to run a buffer that much higher.

😀 John B

EDIT-I should add that I usually run the buffer at 512 except when recording vocals at which I take them down to 128.  I've been doing it like this for YEARS.

 

Edited August 5, 2024 by Johnbee58

[reginaldStjohn]

Could be many things.  Is this the same project that was working before but now has dropouts or a new project? Could be a Virtual instrument or plugin that you added. Could be your computer doing a virus scan or other operating system job that only runs occasionally.,

[Johnbee58]

2 hours ago, reginaldStjohn said:

Could be many things.  Is this the same project that was working before but now has dropouts or a new project? Could be a Virtual instrument or plugin that you added. Could be your computer doing a virus scan or other operating system job that only runs occasionally.,

Multiple projects that ran fine before.  Oh, and these are all projects that have only WAV files.  No VSTIs

😀 JB

 

[Promidi]

What have you tried so far?

From your previous post, it still might be Windows Update related.

Uninstall and then reinstall your audio interface drivers. Update them if necessary - To do the version check, visually check manufacturer’s website for latest version rather than relying on any local software (even the manufacturer’s).

I have told Windows that Windows Quality Updates are never to touch any drivers.

Check Control Panel, “Programs and Features” then sort by “Installed On”, to see if any installed programs might have affected Cakewalk.

Something outside of Cakewalk must have changed.

[Johnbee58]

20 hours ago, Promidi said:

What have you tried so far?

From your previous post, it still might be Windows Update related.

Uninstall and then reinstall your audio interface drivers. Update them if necessary - To do the version check, visually check manufacturer’s website for latest version rather than relying on any local software (even the manufacturer’s).

I have told Windows that Windows Quality Updates are never to touch any drivers.

Check Control Panel, “Programs and Features” then sort by “Installed On”, to see if any installed programs might have affected Cakewalk.

Something outside of Cakewalk must have changed.

I tried raising the buffer to 2048 and it stopped the dropouts but I can't work with that high a latency.  It also doesn't happen in Reason 12.  I stopped Windows Updates and it still happens.  MOTU drivers are current as is the firmware.  Nothing new has been installed since this started.  Thanks for your suggestions.

😀JB

 

[Johnbee58]

Update-This problem is finally solved.  It was my Softube plugins.  They needed updating.  I updated them all and the dropouts are gone.

Joy!😀

Thanks to all who made suggestions

😄John B