Am i missing something?

HELLYA
Hi everyone
 
I've a got a midi track (Trillian Spectrasonics and just that track, nothing else on the project). I put a compressor (pro channel) on the audio track and a compressor (pro channel) on the master bus. I'm watching the peaks with the meter. Should have a maximum -5,6 db. Export the track but ended up with more db (-4 or more )...what am i doing wrong? I've tried with the same midi track (copy special) on another new project but with the same result....mmmmhhhhh???? The project was started in X1 to migrate to X3.
 
Am i missing something?
 
Thanks

Try this for me and see if it makes a difference...
 
Whenever you use a VSTi in real time without bouncing it, right click on your pro channel compressor or on one of the separator bars in PC and set it for "post". In pre mode (the default) the processing is not as strong. You will also notice you get more EQ power in post mode. This really helps when you are using VSTi stuff in real time....drums, bass, anything else. Other than those times, I always use "pre" or in other words, post left unchecked. See if that helps you any. Good luck.
 
-Danny

Bristol_Jonesey
 
Hi Danny!

Hi Jonesey!!! Good to see you brother! Hope all is well. :)

Bristol_Jonesey
All good Danny, except my DAW is 100 miles away being repaired.
 
I'm always as nervous as a kitten until it comes back

Uggh, sorry to hear that....but glad you are ok otherwise. I'd be a mess in your position also. I'm sitting here scared to death wondering if I should try to upgrade to Win 10. I have a few pieces that I really need that I'm afraid won't be usable any longer. I so hate this phase of the business. :( Hope your DAW gets back safe and sound!
 
-Danny

Oh I'd be feeling the same! At the end of the day, if all works out, you'll be in much better shape than you were. If not, it may be a good time to call Jim Roseberry here in the states. ;) I bought one of the best machines ever from him...still running like a madman....until I attempt to put win 10 on...lol....I'm nervous as heck to even try to put Win 10 on that box!

Jeff Evans
Hey Danny, remember the old saying 'If it Ain't Broke dont fix it'
 
I am still on Win 7 and will be for quite some time ahead.  If you think you are going to get some sort of quantum leap in performance well you may be disappointed.  You may only end up with a whole lot of frustration.
 
If it’s running sweet now I say especially for the pro users who depend on it big time leave it alone.
 
I don’t know why everyone is rushing into it. There needs to be a few updates yet don’t you think.
 
 

Haha trust me Jeff, I so hate change with computers. I'm trying my best to stay away as long as I can but I have that little Windows 10 reminder running in my system tray. Lol!
 
If it were up-to me, I would still be on XP but I must confess I've had nothing but outstanding results with Windows 7. I'm so against change, I literally buy new computers when there is an operating system change. The downside to that is, I have at least 1 or more PC's per OS. The thing I like about that is I can always just boot up and use old software or hardware. But of course the system may be slow compared to what I'm using today. My win 95 box is useless other than to take a trip down memory lane but my win 98 se box is actually quite amazing. Lol! Anyway, I'm totally with you brother. I'm going to try win 10 on one of my internet boxes to see how it works and then I'll hook up some of my recording gear to it and at least I'll know what I'll be up against.
 
-Danny

@ Danny - Been on XP for the last...what...8 years? Never really got involved with 7 or 8. Just upgraded my DAW to Win 10 and reinstalled Sonar 8, new interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i4)..so far, all running fine. W10 takes some getting used to ('all apps? where are my 'programs'??..'file explorer'..where's 'my computer' gone? ) but I've kept the old machine as a failsafe...

My issue as well, Jonesey. I have an echo Layla that I love. They don't have win 10 drivers for it and I don't know how the compatibility will be. Heck they don't even have drivers for my current I interface which is built into my Midas m 32 console so I really can't do anything. The Layla is good for clients that are hooked on higher sample rates. That's the only time I use it. Might have to retire it. Then there's all the older software I like that works better than the newer stuff in some instances that really annoys me. I so hate operating system updates. :(
 
-Danny

Eh?  Say what?

Got to say. I think Win 10 is the best DAW OS I've tried.

It's clearly the best Wimdows OS from release. Others have needed several major updates to become stable.

The advantage Win 10 has is that's what developers are now programming for.

I waited a little while and then figured there were enough positive experiences to give it a go. I do have to qualify this with the fact that I'm now fully retired so don't have any pressing audio projects that are likely to be effected by a failure. That's probably the biggest advantage I have so I can understand reluctance on the part of those who are working pros.

Danny, can you take on old PC and upgrade to Windows 10, then attempt to connect legacy equipment to that?  That way your money making machine is not touched!
 

Try the drivers in Windows 7 compatibility mode...Might work...Might not. 
 
I know that my rig (Old Presonus FirePod) doe NOT have any compatible drivers.  Still trying to figure out what to do and when...I guess I COULD switch to my Mackie 1640 with FW card...Crap, that is not supported either...
 
Well I am in a pickle now aren't I?  Maybe a new Presonus Studio 192:
http://www.presonus.com/products/Studio-192
 
Any thoughts on this?

Danny Danzi
and mess with it in any spare time 

Danny Danzi* has any spare time. Unheard of!
 
 
 
 
 
 
*The busiest man on the forum.

Danny that is the way I went about it and I highly recommend it. Especially for those who are running a business and are concerned about making big changes like that.
 
When I went from my XP 32 bit install to my current Win 7 64 bit install I bought a new machine and just spent the time setting it up completely on the side. Did not touch the then current XP install at all. Just left it alone and fully operational.
 
On the side I set up the new machine installed the OS even bought a new RME audio interface for it and a new midi interface. Tested it fully and got it all running up sweet. Then when things were a little quieter for me I just installed it into my main setup. 
 
I actually did not fully remove the XP setup either but rather moved it to the left and connected it up via audio and midi and networked the two. The two computers running at the same time is rather excellent. I can harness the power of the old setup anytime. It also allows you to run older programs, VST's etc...
 
BTW the new Presonus 192 interface is very nice. I have heard it. As is the CS18Ai as well and they both integrate pretty tight with Studio One 3 but that is a different story I guess.