Difference in output volume between presets

[emicad]

Hi,

I use EZD3 in standalone mode and noticed that. For example, if I switch from Bright Room to Main Room the difference is minimal, while if I switch to Tight Room it’s pretty noticeable. I understand the kit sounds more dark and muffled by design, but cranking the volume knob in the “Drums” tab (bottom right) makes it sound louder (and way better imho) and basically fixes the problem without cranking the knob too much (around +6/7 db is enough). But if I choose some of the EZX Sound Expansions I bought when I was using EZD2 like “Seventies Rock” and “Pop Punk” the output volume is so low that I need to crank the knob to at least +8/10 db AND boost the volume on my headphones to use it. Strangely, in these cases the Master Volume icon shows some clipping (which luckily isn’t audible) while the overall volume is just normal. I must say these presets worked in the exact same way in EZD2, the volume was lower compared to other EZ2 presets.

I understand the problem can be solved just using the volume knob, but since the value is not saved in the preset infos (because it’s a “general” value I guess), when I go back to other louder presets the volume is huge. I tried to look in the mixer tab to see if there’s a master volume knob but I didn’t find anything, so I need to manually adjust the volume every time.

I discovered that if I save everything as a Project the volume can be saved for each preset, but it’s not the most practical solution. I created a lot of presets over time and basically I need to save each one as a separate Project? That’s crazy.

Do you have some suggestions?

Is that a way to save the volume setting in the preset?

Using a software like Reaper could fix the problem?

Thanks for your help.

EZdrummer version: 3.0.5
Operating system: Windows 10

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[Shootie]

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Not to elaborate, but an idea for a workaround. Use to do this is EZD2 because there was no master fader meter…

On a Library Preset you want to change the overall volume. So on mixer tab, small menu, Select All Channels, drag all channels at once to the volume you want. Save as User Preset. Leave the Master fader Slider where it is for continuity over all projects.

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[emicad]

It worked pretty well, thanks. With some presets I still need to raise the volume on my headphones because the volume wasn’t enough, but it’s definitely better.

In order to not mess everything up I needed to leave both Compression and Reverb channels not selected before boosting all the channels up, depending on the preset. I’m sure you understand why.

Still looking for a definitive solution (if there is one), but this is the best workaround I’ve tried so far. Thanks again for your help.

[Shootie]

Cool. Yeah, do make some exceptions per preset.

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[emicad]

I have the impression that boosting the master volume a little bit (+2/3 db) makes everything sound more open and better, I don’t know why. Plus, the changes in the mixer tab you suggested seem more audible. Maybe I’ll find a way to use both solutions together. Please try and report back, if you can.

• This post was modified 2 years, 10 months ago by emicad.

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