The CPU running at 50% shouldn't be a problem.. (70%+ is where things can start to go wonky)..
As far as I'm aware the only clipping that you need to watch out for on the mixer is the master channel, if this clips then the actual output will be clipped and you'll get distortion. .. Are you using a limiter on the master channel? I use Waves L2 on the master just to put a stop to any clipping that may occur.. (and to protect my monitors).. If you haven't got a limiter then try turning the master fader down in cubase.. If there's still distortion (and the red clipping lights aren't lit up) then the problem is caused by something else.. Out of interest.. what's your system specs? I'm in the middle of building a new DAW and I'm trying to find out as much as I can about CPU/RAM power vs. Cubase performance. (i.e. How many plugins (roughly) can be run on x Processor).. cheers, Nick -----Original Message----- From: Warren Ali [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 04 September 2002 09:24 To: Drum & Bass Arena Discussion List Subject: [dnb-prod] mixing problem Sup list I'm having a problem mixing a tune I'm working on. At about half through the song when all the vst's / effects / etc are running a slight crackling / distorted sound creeps in. I'm not sure what exactly the problem is. Is my pc taking strain (14 vst instruments, loads of effects, cpu meter at 50%) or is the mix screwed? One thing I have picked up is that all the channels are close to maxing out. What's the best practice when it comes to mixing? Should you try and get as much volume as possible while you're mixing or is that best left for the mastering process? - Warren Ali - [MCP+I, MCSE, RCSE | Microsoft Competency Centre | ENGEN Petroleum Limited] Engen Petroleum Limited, disclaims liability for any loss, damage or expense however caused, arising from the sending, receipt, or use of this e-mail and on any reliance placed upon the information provided through this service and does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information. Please visit http://www.engen.co.za/content/disclaimer/default.htm to view the full disclaimer. --- Drum&Bass Arena Producers Discussion List http://www.breakbeat.co.uk You are currently subscribed to dnb-prod as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Drum&Bass Arena Producers Discussion List http://www.breakbeat.co.uk You are currently subscribed to dnb-prod as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
