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noob recording question - strange metallic clanging sound?

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Gravatar photo razmtaz

Hi there,

Spend like 10 mins searching for similar problems to mine but couldnt find any.

So im trying to record my fender tele, through damage control demonizer preamp direct out into my computers line in. It sounds fine through the computer speakers, but when I launch any amp modelling software(amplitube, guitar rig 4), it either doesnt detect the signal (when on clean mode of demonizer) or produces only this strange clanging/buzzing noise when a note is played (distorted mode of demonizer). The noise doesnt seem to change in pitch even when i play different notes. Not sure what Im doing wrong here so any help is appreciated. I didnt experiment too much with it because tbh it sounded like it was frying something in my computer lol.

extra info: guitar has passive humbucker pickups. using a 1/4" male to 1/8" in female, and then 1/8" male-male audio cable to connect to computer.

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  1. Answered: 372 day 15 h (0) | Permalink

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    Gravatar phototnjsax

    Hey there, I'm just going to throw this out up front: I'm no guitar player. However, I do use Amplitube 3 when recording guitarists on my sessions when it is impractical to mic a real amp. The features of the software do wonders in replicating those great amp models.

    I typically run the guitar directly into a tube preamp and then send a line level signal to my audio interface. I remember when I installed the program and ran it for the first time, I experienced that loud annoying clanging/chirping sound. I immediately muted my MacBook and attempted to troubleshoot the issue (did not have my audio interface hooked up at the time). I went to the preferences and saw that the input source was the built in mic on the computer and the output was the built in speakers...

    Naturally, this caused a problematic feedback loop. So... I closed the software and hooked up my audio interface, reopened the program, reconfigured the input and output to my audio interface, and I was ready to go... all I needed to do was hook up a guitar (which I substituted a microphone for for my tests).

    Now, how is this long story relevant? I have a feeling that you need to visit your preferences (Settings < Audio Midi Settup) and configure your input to the "Built In Input" rather than the "Built In Microphone" --- assuming you're using a Mac.... If not, you'll find a similar option relative to your PC's I/O. This shouldn't cause the feedback loop AND should also get your signal going through the software! Hope this helps!! Tom

  2. Answered: 367 day 17 h (0) | Permalink

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    Gravatar photoPeter Ward

    ok, I have amplitube 2 and use it quite a lot, I have noticed this type of issue when apmlitube patch was to loaded up and overloaded my mac (poor little mini 1.5 solo 2g ram).

    I'm really not familiar with PC audio settings but would also check as per ablove for inputs being looped back to outputs looped back to inputs as this will be nasty, you should be albe to start the software and check the settings with all inputs turned down/muted and then check your soundcard settings too. 

    Alkso check the sample rate on the soundcard and check it in the software as any changes will produce simlar to what you describe.  eg, if I fire up protool at 96 then open amplitube at 44.1 protools has a fit and complains about being sample rate changed and all the protools sound files play slower and drawn out.

    Just trying to find ideas for you to look at, I would swing towards some PC interface settings as if you can play it through and out the soundcard until you run the software then there is no problem with the guitar, preamp or PC audio interface.

    Regards

    Pete

  3. Answered: 350 day 13 h (0) | Permalink

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    Gravatar photoRecording Questions

    You will need a good interface to plug in your guitar.

    Don't try to plug directly into the computer or you may fry it.

  4. Answered: 203 day 16 h (0) | Permalink

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    Gravatar photorazmtaz

    Okay I figured it out. I needed to set the buffer higher, as for some reason a low buffer for the audio was distorting. I had previously tried messing with the buffer in ASIO, but since then ive reinstalled windows, and just now got around to reinstalling amplitube (no ASIO) and had the same problem, so i changed the buffer from within amplitube and it works perfectly. There is some delay, but thats what I get for using onboard audio I guess.

  5. Answered: 110 day 4 h (0) | Permalink

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    Gravatar photoguest

    I am trying to use a copy of amplitube 3 and cannot get rid of the white noise at a low buffer. the higher i set the buffer, the cleaner and better the guitar sounds through the speakers, but latency is HORRIBLE. I set the buffer lower and latency is gone but the sound is distorted very badly.  any suggestions?

     

  6. Answered: 95 day 13 h (0) | Permalink

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    Gravatar photoguest

    Open the advanced settings for asio and theres an offset for latency. Thats how I got clean sound and no lag from it. Enjoy.

  7. Answered: 0 day 14 h 26 min ago (0) | Permalink

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    Gravatar photoguest

    on th bottom left ther's smth called "noise gate" move th :thresh" to abt 30-40 nd th noise will disapear

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