I just had to reload Sonar X2 and now recorded audio is distorted. Playback of previously recorded stuff is fine. Any ideas. Thanks in advance

what sound card do you use?
 
 
martin

Hi, and welcome to this forum.
As asked before. What kind of audio interface / sound card do you have, and what driver mode do you use?
Is this on a new pc? Which version of Windows?
The more info, the easier it is to help.
All the best.

Thanks for getting back to me. This is the same PC (Windows 10) that I have been using for a while with no problem. Its a standard Realtek soundcard (built in) with MME 32 bit drivers.

The more details you supply the faster someone can help. Don't be shy. X2 was never very stable so the only good solution might be to update. 

Thanks Cactus Music. I may need to look in to the upgrade solution.
 

eddieparnell
Its a standard Realtek soundcard (built in) with MME 32 bit drivers.

Ouch. That's a tough pill to swallow.
Not that like to recommend it but have you tried ASIO4ALL ?
The Latency with MME is pretty bad.
 
Questions:
- Have you introduced any new plug ins since this problem has started ?
- Check your Master Bus / Gain staging to make sure its not distortion from the signal path.
- Could be an overloaded signal to a plug in.
 
Onboard soundcards are tough as they don't have the benefits of being able to see the input metered signal and there's no knob to turn down the signal/pre amp.

Weren't WASAPI drivers introduced in X2?
If so, perhaps try them instead of MME?

Zargg
Weren't WASAPI drivers introduced in X2?
If so, perhaps try them instead of MME?

That's a good idea. I believe you are correct.
WASSAPI would be better than ASIO4ALL no doubt.

I prefer ASIO4ALL with on-board Realtek audio on my Win 10 laptop, Sonar Platinum. 
 
Low latency.  Great sound.  Less fattening.