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Weird Clipping on Master Fader
Hi everyone!!
I noticed that the Master Fader in my session is clipping way too easily even though the levels of the other tracks are OK. In order to resolve the issue I have tried many things such as adjusting the levels of my audio interface, adjusting the buffer size, creating a new session, re-installing Pro Tools and changing the sample rates, but nothing seems to work out. I've attached 3 photos to illustrate what I am trying to say, and in the third one you guys will see that there are two "squares" (sorry for being a noob) above the green level bars that are causing the Master fader to clip. If anyone could lend me a helping hand that would be much appreciated. Thank you |
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Weird Clipping on Master Fader
You have your metering set differently on your master compared to your channels.
Right click on the master fader level meters and change it to something like Pro Tools classic. Basically, change it to a Peak Meter. FYI - you should lower the output of the VIs so that you’re not running the channels so hot. You’ll need a bit of headroom once you start stacking instruments and most VIs have their output levels set close to zero. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Re: Weird Clipping on Master Fader
Thank you, Sardi for your reply.
When I get home tonight I will try what you suggested and give you feedback |
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Re: Weird Clipping on Master Fader
it really just looks normal to me, that your other tracks combined are enough to clip the master output..
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Re: Weird Clipping on Master Fader
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Also, I noticed the levels on my AI were too low and the output of my VI's were to high, causing the master fader to clip. Thanks a lot for your time and help |
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Re: Weird Clipping on Master Fader
Sardi, you were completely right. Right clicking the level meters on the master fader solved the issue of the third photo.
Also, I noticed the levels on my AI were too low, and in addition, the output levels of my VI's were too high, causing the master fader to clip. Thanks a lot for your time Sardi, TNM and YYR123 |
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I use satson from sonimus.com to gain stage and often for my console emulation as well. Works a treat. It's standard metering is -18. Glad you got it fixed for now :)
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Re: Weird Clipping on Master Fader
Thank you TMN for the heads up! It's always good to learn new stuff (new to me at least).
Cheers! |
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NP. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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