Crackling/static when using edrums in ezdrummer 2 standalone

[elsnuffy]

Hey all, sorry if this has been addressed, but I haven’t found my specific problem while searching.

I’m getting a strong crackling when playing edrums in ezdrummer 2. I’m using it without a DAW and playing along with Spotify and YouTube using a focusrite Scarlett solo 3rd gen, but the problem persists when only playing the drums as well. Another wrinkle, it seems to mostly (only?) happen when using the ride cymbal. Sometimes it is so strong it completely overpowers the drum sounds.

I forget what the right terms are (buffer sample? and something else), but they are set at 44100hz and 16. I’m sure I’m forgetting some detail, so ask and I’ll clarify as best I can (still a noob). Thanks

EZdrummer version: 2.2.1
Operating system: Windows 10

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[Shootie]

Try in EZD2, Settings>Audio/Midi Setup>Audio Device. Adjust your buffer size there, increase the number. Lower number means less latency but more room for errors. Bigger number means more latency but safer. Find the peaceful medium for your system.

If you’re using as ASIO driver, launch the software that controls that driver and increase the buffer size there.

May want to restart between testing settings.

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[elsnuffy]

Thanks, but no change. Tried every interval all the way up to 256, but by then the latency was too bad for my use anyway.

[Brad]

elsnuffy wrote:

Thanks, but no change. Tried every interval all the way up to 256, but by then the latency was too bad for my use anyway.

Does the same thing happen when you click the ride cymbal from the computer keyboard?

EZdrummer version: 2.2.1
Operating system: macOS Catalina (10.15)

Mac Studio M1 Ultra, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 13.x-15.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Fender Studio Pro 8, Presonus Studio One Pro 7
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

[elsnuffy]

Yes

[Brad]

elsnuffy wrote:

Yes

Is this a specific preset? Does it happen for all presets? Which kit are you using or does it make a difference?

The EZD mixer, how do the levels look on the OH channel? (I am assuming the ride cymbal is coming through the OH channel).

I am assuming you are only using outputs 1/2, yes?

EZdrummer version: 2.2.1
Operating system: macOS Catalina (10.15)

Mac Studio M1 Ultra, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 13.x-15.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Fender Studio Pro 8, Presonus Studio One Pro 7
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

[Brad]

One more thing…. could you try changing the output to your internal soundcard from the Focusrite and check if the same thing happens?

EZdrummer version: 2.2.1
Operating system: macOS Catalina (10.15)

Mac Studio M1 Ultra, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 13.x-15.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Fender Studio Pro 8, Presonus Studio One Pro 7
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

[elsnuffy]

It happens on both the modern and vintage kits and happens on every preset I tried. I’m away from my set-up at the moment, so it’ll be a couple hours before I can check the other stuff.

It just occurred to me though, this did not happen in the demo, if that makes a difference

• This post was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by elsnuffy.

[elsnuffy]

First tried the realtek driver, sounded fine. Then looked at OH channel. It’s set at -4 and the yellow number is 1.

But, of course now it’s working just fine. I hadn’t restarted the laptop in a while, I guess that’s all it needed?

Thanks for your help, if it happens again and a restart doesn’t work I’ll post again, lol

[Brad]

Glad to hear it’s working

EZdrummer version: 2.2.1
Operating system: macOS Catalina (10.15)

Mac Studio M1 Ultra, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 13.x-15.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Fender Studio Pro 8, Presonus Studio One Pro 7
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

[Colin]

Vanilla install on Mac with Logic, this happens.

Garbage UX, that’s all it is. It doesn’t even work out of the box and we’re expected to change software parameters just for it to *maybe* not blow up our speakers?

What a joke

[Brad]

Colin wrote:

Vanilla install on Mac with Logic, this happens.

Garbage UX, that’s all it is. It doesn’t even work out of the box and we’re expected to change software parameters just for it to *maybe* not blow up our speakers?

What a joke

What’s not working for you? What OS version are you using? What EZDrummer version are you using? What audio interface are you using?

EZdrummer version: 3.0.6
Operating system: macOS Ventura (13)

Mac Studio M1 Ultra, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 13.x-15.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Fender Studio Pro 8, Presonus Studio One Pro 7
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

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