Strange Problem -- Sudden Noise and Distortion

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2016/02/07 13:09:34 (permalink)

Strange Problem -- Sudden Noise and Distortion

I've been working on a project since before the latest Sonar update (I am up-to-date on my software).  Occasionally, random noise will enter the project (sounds like computer-generated noises).  Further, my bass track will get noticeably distorted/fuzzy.  It goes away if I close out and re-open Sonar. 
 
I have saved a project before this noise comes on, make no changes, then the noise starts.  Again, if I close and then re-open Sonar, the problem goes away.  So, it's not a result of any effects, etc. that I added which is directly and immediately causing the issue.
 
Any clues?
 
Thanks in advance,
 
 
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    Zargg
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    Re: Strange Problem -- Sudden Noise and Distortion 2016/02/07 15:09:26 (permalink)
    Hi. Wondering if this could be driver related. What kind of audio interface do you have, and do you have the latest ASIO drivers for it?
    Best of luck.

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    Re: Strange Problem -- Sudden Noise and Distortion 2016/02/07 15:53:45 (permalink)
    Roland Octa-Capture. Yes, I have the latest drivers. This is an issue that first popped up several days ago. No changes to audio drivers since then. Only change has been latest Sonar update.

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    Re: Strange Problem -- Sudden Noise and Distortion 2016/02/07 16:12:13 (permalink)
    You do not happen to have it plugged into an USB3 socket? Do you have the latest firmware? Did you do a clean install, or an upgrade to Win 10?
    All the best.
     
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    Re: Strange Problem -- Sudden Noise and Distortion 2016/02/08 12:29:49 (permalink)
    Interface is plugged into a USB 2 port.  Yes re latest firmware.  Yes re clean install.
     
    I find it weird the noise isn't always present.  Will just come on randomly (and not frequently) when working on the project.

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    Re: Strange Problem -- Sudden Noise and Distortion 2016/02/08 13:28:54 (permalink)
    Lexington introduced long gone pops and crackles/performance issues on my system. I just installed Manchester yesterday so am still testing it. Seems to be better but I haven't done much yet. I did have a dropout (but I was doing something stupid) and some crackling (but that might have been me overdriving a track) so I can't say if my own issues are persisting.
     
    Turn up your interface buffers and/or disk read/write buffers if possible and try freezing some tracks/synths and/or archiving uneeded tracks in the project.
     
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    Re: Strange Problem -- Sudden Noise and Distortion 2016/02/08 13:31:31 (permalink)
    Are you using any cpu heavy fx on the project? What latency are you using on your OC? Maybe to low? Others may know better.
    All the best.

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