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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/10 18:17:18 (permalink)
My post the other day was just to update.    I've ordered new monitors and a new interface.   When I get them set up I will check back.
 
As for clipping, I never said I was clipping, because I don't believe I am.  
 
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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/11 07:37:33 (permalink)
I think that's part of my point actually; it's a little unclear what is happening because you say things sound distorted and digital clipping is one form of distortion. Without hearing what's going on you will get a lot of advice that doesn't address the issue.
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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/11 11:33:50 (permalink)
Thanks for the updates Greg. I think rehashing this is sort of moot until you have a new interface up and running (so much of what you have said points to A/D issues with your old interface).

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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/11 14:34:20 (permalink)
Hi Greg,
 
If you're 100% sure nothing is clipping (either prior to or) the A/D, then the only logical explanation is the audio interface is defective.  If you zoom in on the waveform, are the peaks "shaved off" (appear flat)?
If so, that's a clipped waveform.  The front end or A/D would be the culprit.
 
If you have a sine wave generator, you could record that... and see very clearly if the peaks are shaved off (clipped).

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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/11 16:44:00 (permalink)
mettelus:  Agreed. 
 
Hi Jim -
I have gone over and over everything to see if anything is clipping, and I can't find a thing.  On page 4 of this thread I posted a shot of the audio wave, and some parts look a little shaved off.  
I ordered a new interface because I've exhausted my efforts to find the issue  (and I appreciate everyone's help).   A new interface will show whether it's the Quad Capture or not.
 
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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/21 17:12:34 (permalink)
Tried the new Focusrite Scarlett 2i4, and the problem right now doesn't seem to be there.   Hopefully it will continue to work fine.
Thanks for everyone's input!   I really appreciated it!
 
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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/21 18:43:52 (permalink)
YAY!!!!!!
 
I hope that was the cause of it all, and that it remains gone forever.  You did a GREAT job of hanging in there.
 
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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/21 19:10:57 (permalink)
greg54
Tried the new Focusrite Scarlett 2i4, and the problem right now doesn't seem to be there.   Hopefully it will continue to work fine.
Thanks for everyone's input!   I really appreciated it!
 
Greg




Glad to see it's working for you Greg.

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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/21 19:34:43 (permalink)
Awesome! I have been anxiously awaiting to know the result. I am glad it is resolved for you.
 
I "believe" the Scarlett MixControl software is pretty much the same as that for the Saffire. Here is a nice tutorial that can help you set that up fairly quickly - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1avPHhiGw8

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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/21 19:57:32 (permalink)
Thanks, Bob and Grem!
I appreciate it, mettelus!  
 
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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/21 20:43:21 (permalink)
Good news!
 
Now, you can get on with making music. The Quad-capture and Octa-capture usually have good reports. It unfortunate your unit was, perhaps, defective. How's the warranty for it? Maybe, you can get a replacement that works good.


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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/21 23:12:54 (permalink)
Thomas - Yeah, I haven't recorded anything for over a month.  
I think my Quad Capture is about 2 years old, if not more.   So I'm pretty sure the warranty has expired.  
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 seems to be fine so far, so I'm happy with it.
 
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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/22 01:22:46 (permalink)
OK
 
Cya around.


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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/22 18:26:11 (permalink)
I've been using an 18i6 for about a year now and have been very pleased with the results.   Here's hoping you'll do the same!
 

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Re: CPU issues 2014/04/23 10:54:07 (permalink)
Thanks, Thomas and Steve!
 
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Re: CPU issues SOLVED 2015/06/04 17:12:42 (permalink)
Just thought I would update this thread.  I believe I found the solution to my problem.   I went through 2 computers. At the beginning with each computer, everything sounded fine - until I deleted the Sonar picture cache.   
I now have a new computer and have not deleted the picture cache - and everything is fine.   
 
Greg
post edited by greg54 - 2015/06/04 17:23:12

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Re: CPU issues SOLVED 2015/06/04 18:50:32 (permalink)
Did you setup your Quad capture correctly for guitar with Hi-Z (input 1 only) ON and phantom power OFF and did you configure the gain with autosense or manually?
With autosense you really shouldn't get distortion.
post edited by CedricM - 2015/06/04 18:58:48
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