Latency problem (couldn't find the fix on DUC)

[Dr Fred]

Originally Posted by jazzdrumr

"Control-Apple" clicking a plugin will make it inactive but keep it's settings. You don't have to remove it.

At the risk of asking a totally rookie question...

Is there a difference between "bypassing" a plug-in and making it "inactive"?

FYI, I had been Command-clicking plug-ins (actually Alt-Command-clicking entire rows of plug-ins) to bypass them, thinking that was the same as making them inactive.

If there really is a difference, would making a master fader plug-in "inactive" (versus "bypassing") eliminate the latency effect I was experiencing?

I'd be happy to test-drive again tonight.

[Dr Fred]

Originally Posted by oliarnalds

sorry if this is a bit obvious - but you say that all plugins on all tracks are bypassed, have you tried inactivating them or removing them?

Duh... I should have read your advice more closely before making my last post. Apparently there IS a difference between "bypassing" and "inactivating" a plug-in. (My blond genes are showing through.)

OK, so Control-Command-click inactivates a plug-in and Command-click bypasses a plug-in, si?

[Top Jimmy]

Originally Posted by Dr Fred

OK, so Control-Command-click inactivates a plug-in and Command-click bypasses a plug-in, si?

Yep. Insert turns blue when plugin is in bypass and dark gray when inactive.

[Dr Fred]

Problem solved: the latency was caused by plug-ins in the master fader that were bypassed, not inactive. I made them inactive in a test drive tonight and... ta da... no latency (of course, removing the plug-ins altogether solves the problem).

Thanks gain to Top Jimmy and everyone else who enlightened this PT grommet. I'd kiss your feet if you were standing here.

Peace