Hey folks.
I hope this is being posted in a proper location. I'm new to forums as well as Waveform 9.
I'm using Waveform 9 (WF9) in concert with a Behringer XR18. So far I'm very pleased with them. One thing, I'm not doing any MIDI creations or anything like that. I'm just making track recordings and overdubbing to create songs. I'm running WF9 on a windows 10 PC and it seems to be working just fine. All 18 inputs and outputs are available and useable. One thing I have a question about is this: I create tracks using the XR18 and instruments and mics. The volume level on playback is suitable in this arrangement. However, If I copy a WF9 project folder to a second PC (a mobile laptop with windows 10), the volume level (played back through the windows audio device as default) is very low. I can increase the gain to the clips but upon rendering to an MP3 they come out too loud. Does anyone know how to adjust the playback volume in this scenario?
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- KVRian
- 824 posts since 25 Aug, 2006
This is a stupid question, but what is the Windows volume applet set to?
Also you might try putting ASIO4ALL on your laptop. It just installs an ASIO driver for the onboard soundcard.
Also you might try putting ASIO4ALL on your laptop. It just installs an ASIO driver for the onboard soundcard.
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- KVRAF
- 2345 posts since 9 Oct, 2008 from UK
The volume of Windows audio on my laptop has changed inconsistently and for the worst. When I got it, it had Windows 8 on it. When I upgraded to Windows 10, it got quieter. When I installed one of the big Windows 10 updates, it got quieter again. I have no idea what to do about it. It's always on 100% now.
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- KVRian
- 1063 posts since 29 Aug, 2014
On windows, you can bring up a mixer option with most soundcards/chips. I think the windows volume control is only the master gain, but you might find one of the other "faders" may not be at 100%.
Sometimes you get it right-clicking on the volume icon, sometimes it's an application in the tray for the soundcard.
Sometimes you get it right-clicking on the volume icon, sometimes it's an application in the tray for the soundcard.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 9 posts since 11 Jul, 2018
This problem is with WF9 only.
All other audio players are working as expected.
Are you saying that WFP has the ability to increase the overall volume?
All other audio players are working as expected.
Are you saying that WFP has the ability to increase the overall volume?
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- KVRAF
- 1777 posts since 30 Dec, 2012
You haven't got the "Input Gain" set to something other than "0dB" for your input devices have you?
Can you assign an input, select it and upload an image of the properties panel please?
Can you assign an input, select it and upload an image of the properties panel please?
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 9 posts since 11 Jul, 2018
I'm using two computers. One is connected to the XR18 via the USB cable. The inputs are set there for the recording. On the second computer where I'm editing the project ( I have copied the project to the second computer). So, there are no inputs for the tracks on the second PC. They have been pre-recorded on the first PC. Maybe this is just a crazy way of doing things. But, when I am mobile I can still work on the Mastering for the project without lugging around the XR18. Here is the crazy part: On the second PC, when I export the project/edit to an MP3 file, the volume is ok and normal. But, while working in WF9 on the mastering, after the project is copied to the second PC, the volume is very low. I know this is a crazy problem and I do appreciate the feedback.
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- KVRAF
- 2417 posts since 17 Jun, 2003
Just highlight one of those audio tracks, and show us the properties panel ... because the waveforms look really really small ...
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 9 posts since 11 Jul, 2018
You make a great point. I went to WF9 and checked the input settings. It allows the Input Gain to be increased. I'm going to do another project and bring up the input gain and see if that helps. Thank you very much for the suggestion. I'll post back later with results.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 9 posts since 11 Jul, 2018
Hey Chico!!!
You nailed it Dude..
By increasing the input gain on the tracks while recording builds a sizable wav signal. It comes out nicely on the 2nd PC when copied over.
Thanks a bunch for your help.
You nailed it Dude..
By increasing the input gain on the tracks while recording builds a sizable wav signal. It comes out nicely on the 2nd PC when copied over.
Thanks a bunch for your help.
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- KVRist
- 473 posts since 1 Feb, 2006
hmm, you shouldn't have a need to do that gainpush on the WF9 input-panel.
the first gain to look for when levels are too low, is the gain for the inputs on the xr18. increase it in the xr-18 mixer-app, until the highest peaks are nearing -10 db. it is not the mixerfader from the xr18 app, it is an inputgain parameter, available in the track settings.
this should give you similar waveforms like you got with the gain you used now.
the xr18 inputgain is an analog gainstage that is digitally controlled. you need to have healthy levels there first or you risk having a quite high noisefloor.
the first gain to look for when levels are too low, is the gain for the inputs on the xr18. increase it in the xr-18 mixer-app, until the highest peaks are nearing -10 db. it is not the mixerfader from the xr18 app, it is an inputgain parameter, available in the track settings.
this should give you similar waveforms like you got with the gain you used now.
the xr18 inputgain is an analog gainstage that is digitally controlled. you need to have healthy levels there first or you risk having a quite high noisefloor.
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- KVRist
- 166 posts since 9 Nov, 2005 from Portland, Oregon
klangbastler nailed sleuthing one of the connections. The gain control adjuster.
Additionally, there are other places to check/adjust input/output gains.
If you are using outboard effects on the signals passing through from the guitar/mandola/mic, they also have gain controls.
An ideal way to check would be a VU meter placed in the output of each powered effect, sequentially.
1. Set the first-in-line's output/volume control to 'unity'.
2. Use a highest performance volume, adjust the input gain to show 0 VU or 0db at the output.
That's what those 0's are. Input equals output.
Those boxes do all kinds of crazy manipulations between the in/out jacks.
3. Then connect to the next and repeat.
This is a 'must-do' if you're using a pedal board with many effect boxes as each in the chain is expecting either 0 VU, or 0db at it's input.
They're different. Look it up.
I made such a vu meter easily.
In amazon, search 'audio vu meter', the old fashioned kind with a needle.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i ... 7CWLVYILUB
30 bucks well spent for me and the band of elder hobby players I play with.
3 mics on drums, keys, 2 guitars, bass, vox mics, each with several effects in-line toward the mixer/DAC interface/waveform visualizer on the monitor that's displaying varying voltages.
Whew! Lot's of places to optimize throughput.
But if you're plugging directly into a mixer channel, then klang's advice's all you need.
You shouldn't have to set waveform's gains at anything but zero.
btw, you can set WF's vu meters back and forth between peak and .rms with a right click.
And before pressing record, go into options/show big input meters, while prepping for performance, will give you much larger insight.
A free 'needle' vu meter plug-in comes in handy for mixdown. Place it anywhere you want.
Additionally, there are other places to check/adjust input/output gains.
If you are using outboard effects on the signals passing through from the guitar/mandola/mic, they also have gain controls.
An ideal way to check would be a VU meter placed in the output of each powered effect, sequentially.
1. Set the first-in-line's output/volume control to 'unity'.
2. Use a highest performance volume, adjust the input gain to show 0 VU or 0db at the output.
That's what those 0's are. Input equals output.
Those boxes do all kinds of crazy manipulations between the in/out jacks.
3. Then connect to the next and repeat.
This is a 'must-do' if you're using a pedal board with many effect boxes as each in the chain is expecting either 0 VU, or 0db at it's input.
They're different. Look it up.
I made such a vu meter easily.
In amazon, search 'audio vu meter', the old fashioned kind with a needle.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i ... 7CWLVYILUB
30 bucks well spent for me and the band of elder hobby players I play with.
3 mics on drums, keys, 2 guitars, bass, vox mics, each with several effects in-line toward the mixer/DAC interface/waveform visualizer on the monitor that's displaying varying voltages.
Whew! Lot's of places to optimize throughput.
But if you're plugging directly into a mixer channel, then klang's advice's all you need.
You shouldn't have to set waveform's gains at anything but zero.
btw, you can set WF's vu meters back and forth between peak and .rms with a right click.
And before pressing record, go into options/show big input meters, while prepping for performance, will give you much larger insight.
A free 'needle' vu meter plug-in comes in handy for mixdown. Place it anywhere you want.
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