bluzeyone Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Hello everyone. I finally went with software! Not a big deal to some, but for me very much so. I scored sonar from a friend and really dig the plugins and options. Of course this world is new to me and every move I make triggers questions. My first one of many is I am using a controller with it and I noticed there is a delay(slight but to a player horrible) between the notes played and the notes heard. I think this is latency or something. Is there a setting in the software that can fix this? I know this is like a kindergarden level question to some of you but I am totally new to this. Any info will be helpful. Thanks for your time. "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Yes, it is latency. You have to tweak your buffer length settings in the audio driver control panel. Smaller buffer == less latency. Too small of a buffer == glitches. So turn it down until you start glitching, then back off slightly. And be sure to use a low latency driver too. ASIO is preferred, at least on a PC. Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnchop Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Are you on Mac or PC? We can suggest further optimizations with that info. I make software noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 pc. Any recommends for the ASIO without breaking bank? "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Three is a groovy #..Not as hip as ...42. ;-) "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaka40 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 pc. Any recommends for the ASIO without breaking bank? Asio4all (I believe the website for it is asio4all.com, but if not, just google it) It is the de facto standard when it comes to universal asio drivers... and it's free! By the way, you may be able to get better, more thorough help if you give some details on your setup. i.e. what keyboard controller your using, what are some of the specs of your PC, what audio interface or soundcard you're using, etc. --Sean H. Yamaha MOXF8, Korg TR76, Novation X-Station 61, Casio PX-320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Many thanks. I downloaded driver and will give it a try. I'll let you know what happens. I noticed other ASIO is an external device. I wonder what the difference is. I'll see what happens. If I blow something up, it wont be the first time Lol!! "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Are you on Mac or PC? We can suggest further optimizations with that info. Sonar = PC only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3maniac Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 If you haven't already done so, research your sound card and be sure it will work with an ASIO driver. On board sound cards vary, and you may need to upgrade if the latency remains a problem. Try the help menu in Sonar to help you get things set-up. I think it has a "getting started" section. Don Yamaha MOXF8, MOXF6, Radial Key Largo, Yamaha DXR 10's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnchop Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Are you on Mac or PC? We can suggest further optimizations with that info. Sonar = PC only. D'oh ... read right past that! Note there are numerous "DAW tweak" guides on the intertube, but the general rule is to disable as much non-audio-related hardware and background services/software as possible. Free up your CPU to deal more with audio and less with interruptions from other processes. Do you have any Firewire (aka 1394) ports on your computer? And yes, 3 is a magic number. I make software noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLearman Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 ASIO4ALL is for use with the built-in soundcard on your PC. If you're using an aftermarket soundcard for musicians, it should come with its own ASIO driver, and you should use that. (There's another style that can work too; I forget the initials. Tell us the options and we can sort you out.) Tell us what interface you're using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle ggurl Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 What soundcard/device are you using? If it's after-market (for example, I use a PreSonus FireBox), it usually comes with not only drivers to install, but an interface -- a software mixer -- that allows you to monitor through the hardware. I monitor from the hardware and not through the software, and that takes care of the latency. It's been so long now since I set up my software preferences, etc to allow me to monitor from the hardware rather than software that I don't remember how I did it, but it is going to be different for every computer program anyway, and I don't use Sonar. I feel like I am minimally competent at this sort of thing so I hope I didn't steer you wrong with this advice ... anyone else who wants to add anything please feel free. But this is, to the best of my recollection, how I solved the latency issue quickly and easily. Original Latin Jazz CD Baby "I am not certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur." Patti Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwhite9 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The Sonar forums are very good. Many helpful people over there. To be fair many use an outboard sound device. MOTU is popular with the Sonar users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thank you all. Your advice has been very helpful. I'll let you know how things go. "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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