Clipping sounds in Logic Pro with EZDrummer 3 plug-in

[Jaco_Drummer]

Hello,

I am using the EZDrummer 3 plug-in with Logic Pro and hearing clipping sounds when recording Roland E-Drums.

It does not happen in the standalone app, only in Logic Pro when recording a instrument track. I checked the obvious thing like input levels, all good there. Same problem when listening thru headphones so not the monitors.

It is also not the E-Drums (I think) since I hear the same clipping sound when playing/testing the drums directly in the plug-in with a mouse.

I am using a Scarlett 18i20 interface and the E-Drums are connected directly via USB.

Thanks!

EZdrummer version: 3.0.4
Operating system: macOS Big Sur (11)

Topic

[Mick Avoidant]

What is the input level? What is the master channel meter reading?

[Jaco_Drummer]

the master volume in the plug-in is at 0.0db, and the peak volume on the track (and stereo out) is -0.3db

[John]

Hi,

doesn’t lowering the volume a tad solve it? It would be the first thing I would try if I had something clipping in my mixer. What else is in the signal path in the mixer?

BR,
John

John Rammelt - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

[Mick Avoidant]

I thought that’s what your levels would be. Bring them all down to -12dB, even the output. That will give you lots of room for boosting any EQ. Export at -12dB.

When you master them, the output needs to peak at -9bB for streaming, -6dB for CD and 0dB for radio. Put limiter on the output channel, to even out the peak levels.

[Author]

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