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DJ Keith Porter

03-16-2004, 10:02 PM

Hey all in producer land.
I am suffering from a latency problem with my Cubase.

My drums are all on point but my Cubse Synth(s) are so late when I stroke the keys.

I was trying to adjust the latency function but I could notlocate it in the device preference/setup.

Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix the problem?

Right now Im stuck on stupid with this and some help would be well appreciated..

Can any one help me?

Thanks in advance... hail.gif

Brian

03-16-2004, 10:49 PM

what soundcard are you using?

make sure you are using the ASIO drivers

JorgeG

03-17-2004, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
Hey all in producer land.
I am suffering from a latency problem with my Cubase.

My drums are all on point but my Cubse Synth(s) are so late when I stroke the keys.

I was trying to adjust the latency function but I could notlocate it in the device preference/setup.

Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix the problem?

Right now Im stuck on stupid with this and some help would be well appreciated..

Can any one help me?

Thanks in advance... hail.gif DJ Keith Porter, I would love to assist you because just yesterday I took care of my midi latency by going to option- audio settings and lowering the directsound streaming buffer just enough to keep the sound clean in (shhhh! FL).

http://www.studio-central.com/cubase_sx.htm

SEE MORE LINKS BELOW IN REF: TO CUBASE SX -FORGOT TO EDIT!
smile.gif

[ March 17, 2004, 08:01 AM: Message edited by: JorgeG ]

JorgeG

03-17-2004, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
Hey all in producer land.
I am suffering from a latency problem with my Cubase.

My drums are all on point but my Cubse Synth(s) are so late when I stroke the keys.

I was trying to adjust the latency function but I could notlocate it in the device preference/setup.

Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix the problem?

Right now Im stuck on stupid with this and some help would be well appreciated..

Can any one help me?

Thanks in advance... hail.gif MIDI Device Manager
http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063053.html

http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063055.html

http://service.steinberg.net/knowledge_pro.nsf/show/sx_emulated_midi_ports

http://www.studio-central.com/cubase_sx.htm

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug02/articles/cubasesx.asp

smile.gif

[ March 17, 2004, 07:44 AM: Message edited by: JorgeG ]

DJ Keith Porter

03-17-2004, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Brian:
what soundcard are you using?

make sure you are using the ASIO drivers Thanks Brian.

I don't know the name of the sound card at the moment but I will make sure I am using the ASIO driver.

I will be using the Motu 828 this weekend.
graemlins/respekt.gif

DJ Keith Porter

03-17-2004, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
Hey all in producer land.
I am suffering from a latency problem with my Cubase.

My drums are all on point but my Cubse Synth(s) are so late when I stroke the keys.

I was trying to adjust the latency function but I could notlocate it in the device preference/setup.

Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix the problem?

Right now Im stuck on stupid with this and some help would be well appreciated..

Can any one help me?

Thanks in advance... hail.gif DJ Keith Porter, I would love to assist you because just yesterday I took care of my midi latency by going to option- audio settings and lowering the directsound streaming buffer just enough to keep the sound clean in (shhhh! FL).

http://www.studio-central.com/cubase_sx.htm

SEE MORE LINKS BELOW IN REF: TO CUBASE SX -FORGOT TO EDIT!
smile.gif [/QUOTE]Yeah JorgeG
thanks a lot. Someone told me about the buffering settings but I was looking in device settings.

I would let any help on production software tips and tricks.
I like sharing the knowledge because some one shared it with me..

I will try setting the buffer when I get home.
I will let you know the out come.
Thanks 4realz! graemlins/thumbsup.gif

DJ Keith Porter

03-17-2004, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
Hey all in producer land.
I am suffering from a latency problem with my Cubase.

My drums are all on point but my Cubse Synth(s) are so late when I stroke the keys.

I was trying to adjust the latency function but I could notlocate it in the device preference/setup.

Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix the problem?

Right now Im stuck on stupid with this and some help would be well appreciated..

Can any one help me?

Thanks in advance... hail.gif MIDI Device Manager
http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063053.html

http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063055.html

http://service.steinberg.net/knowledge_pro.nsf/show/sx_emulated_midi_ports

http://www.studio-central.com/cubase_sx.htm

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug02/articles/cubasesx.asp

smile.gif [/QUOTE]Thanks JorgeG What programs are you using?
graemlins/respekt.gif

JorgeG

03-17-2004, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
Hey all in producer land.
I am suffering from a latency problem with my Cubase.

My drums are all on point but my Cubse Synth(s) are so late when I stroke the keys.

I was trying to adjust the latency function but I could notlocate it in the device preference/setup.

Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix the problem?

Right now Im stuck on stupid with this and some help would be well appreciated..

Can any one help me?

Thanks in advance... hail.gif MIDI Device Manager
http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063053.html

http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063055.html

http://service.steinberg.net/knowledge_pro.nsf/show/sx_emulated_midi_ports

http://www.studio-central.com/cubase_sx.htm

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug02/articles/cubasesx.asp

smile.gif [/QUOTE]Thanks JorgeG What programs are you using?
graemlins/respekt.gif [/QUOTE]I have a musician’s mentality. That's why I enjoy FL. I had Cubase SX Demo but I think I was intimidated. I am very comfortable with Cool Edit Pro and Wavelab. I have Cakewalk but I have a short attention span with full 6 min tracks. I create these loops that sound good even to some UK internet acquaintances but I never finish the production. I just go to next loop. One time I called myself loopman. I think it’s because I was trained as a basses. That’s why I loved Larry Levan. He was one bass record playing DJ.

You know when you DJ and you throw in a jam and you remix it with an awesome bass loop, that's what I like.

I am from NYC...115th street..Jefferson Projects..boy I miss my harlem peeps.

I know you just ask what's my programs. graemlins/conf44.gif what came over me.

Brian

03-17-2004, 04:52 PM

Keith I'm assuming you've got the Operation Manual? It should be a pdf file in the Cubase SX folder.

In there it explains how to configure your soundcard settings.

It's possible that the soundcard you are using just doesn't have low enough latency to work well for playing software instruments.. there are many that don't. The Motu should work great though.

DJ Keith Porter

03-17-2004, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
Hey all in producer land.
I am suffering from a latency problem with my Cubase.

My drums are all on point but my Cubse Synth(s) are so late when I stroke the keys.

I was trying to adjust the latency function but I could notlocate it in the device preference/setup.

Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix the problem?

Right now Im stuck on stupid with this and some help would be well appreciated..

Can any one help me?

Thanks in advance... hail.gif MIDI Device Manager
http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063053.html

http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063055.html

http://service.steinberg.net/knowledge_pro.nsf/show/sx_emulated_midi_ports

http://www.studio-central.com/cubase_sx.htm

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug02/articles/cubasesx.asp

smile.gif [/QUOTE]Thanks JorgeG What programs are you using?
graemlins/respekt.gif [/QUOTE]I have a musician’s mentality. That's why I enjoy FL. I had Cubase SX Demo but I think I was intimidated. I am very comfortable with Cool Edit Pro and Wavelab. I have Cakewalk but I have a short attention span with full 6 min tracks. I create these loops that sound good even to some UK internet acquaintances but I never finish the production. I just go to next loop. One time I called myself loopman. I think it’s because I was trained as a basses. That’s why I loved Larry Levan. He was one bass record playing DJ.

You know when you DJ and you throw in a jam and you remix it with an awesome bass loop, that's what I like.

I am from NYC...115th street..Jefferson Projects..boy I miss my harlem peeps.

I know you just ask what's my programs. graemlins/conf44.gif what came over me. [/QUOTE]hahahahaha!

Like my gramah says "All the nuts aint in bellevue"
graemlins/rofl.gif

Thanks help and the history Jorge G.

I would like to hear some of your work someday. graemlins/grinyes.gif

DJ Keith Porter

03-17-2004, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by Brian:
Keith I'm assuming you've got the Operation Manual? It should be a pdf file in the Cubase SX folder.

In there it explains how to configure your soundcard settings.

It's possible that the soundcard you are using just doesn't have low enough latency to work well for playing software instruments.. there are many that don't. The Motu should work great though. Hey Brian your advance is well appreciated.
I have the pdf help fille and it's my sound card 4sure.

The problem is that I just got this PC built and I am trying to load all my programs along with previous work. Basically Im still working Out the kinks.
The last sys I had the Sound blaster live sound card so I had no problems with getting sounds to play.

I know your probably saying why didn't I switch the sound card and the problem there is I sold the old PC to build this one.. Yicks!

Anyways Im on the road to putting together a nice studio with the help of you and other experience people.

This week I will be getting a new Motu 828 and the Midi time piece.

I look forward to hearing what you work with and the system you use.

Holla! graemlins/respekt.gif

dennis f

03-18-2004, 03:12 AM

Hey Keith
Ok if your using the 828...the way to adjust the latency is in the Motu control panel. Motu usually gives you access through your Programs Menu. If you have a fast enough cpu you can get the latency down to about 7ms which is excellent. That's where i'm at now and I've got no issues with VstI's at all. If your using another brand of soundcard then it's all dependent on the company's driver and whether they made an asio driver or not. If you don't have an asio driver because of the sound card then your pretty much relegated to using either the multimedia driver or the directx driver which SX will allow you to use. There's no way with those drivers that your gonna get those vsti's to act the way they're supposed to. So what you'll have to do is get a better audio card. If you need any help just e me. I got ya back...
oh by the way you need to hook me up with this old track on Diaspora...The cd you gave me got scratched up...

peace
Dee

03-18-2004, 06:56 AM

hey, u dont call noone a nut!!!!!!!

JorgeG

03-18-2004, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
Hey all in producer land.
I am suffering from a latency problem with my Cubase.

My drums are all on point but my Cubse Synth(s) are so late when I stroke the keys.

I was trying to adjust the latency function but I could notlocate it in the device preference/setup.

Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix the problem?

Right now Im stuck on stupid with this and some help would be well appreciated..

Can any one help me?

Thanks in advance... hail.gif MIDI Device Manager
http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063053.html

http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063055.html

http://service.steinberg.net/knowledge_pro.nsf/show/sx_emulated_midi_ports

http://www.studio-central.com/cubase_sx.htm

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug02/articles/cubasesx.asp

smile.gif [/QUOTE]Thanks JorgeG What programs are you using?
graemlins/respekt.gif [/QUOTE]I have a musician’s mentality. That's why I enjoy FL. I had Cubase SX Demo but I think I was intimidated. I am very comfortable with Cool Edit Pro and Wavelab. I have Cakewalk but I have a short attention span with full 6 min tracks. I create these loops that sound good even to some UK internet acquaintances but I never finish the production. I just go to next loop. One time I called myself loopman. I think it’s because I was trained as a basses. That’s why I loved Larry Levan. He was one bass record playing DJ.

You know when you DJ and you throw in a jam and you remix it with an awesome bass loop, that's what I like.

I am from NYC...115th street..Jefferson Projects..boy I miss my harlem peeps.

I know you just ask what's my programs. graemlins/conf44.gif what came over me. [/QUOTE]hahahahaha!

Like my gramah says "All the nuts aint in bellevue"
graemlins/rofl.gif

Thanks help and the history Jorge G.

I would like to hear some of your work someday. graemlins/grinyes.gif [/QUOTE]Granmah knows best!
They didn't have a good music program so I went to Music and Art which had the same ambience plus a great music program icon_rofl.gif

I'll see how I can get my loops or full length works to you. My loops do have a blue print for hot tracks. smile.gif Of course I am very bias.

[ March 18, 2004, 07:32 AM: Message edited by: JorgeG ]

DJ Keith Porter

03-18-2004, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by dennis f:
Hey Keith
Ok if your using the 828...the way to adjust the latency is in the Motu control panel. Motu usually gives you access through your Programs Menu. If you have a fast enough cpu you can get the latency down to about 7ms which is excellent. That's where i'm at now and I've got no issues with VstI's at all. If your using another brand of soundcard then it's all dependent on the company's driver and whether they made an asio driver or not. If you don't have an asio driver because of the sound card then your pretty much relegated to using either the multimedia driver or the directx driver which SX will allow you to use. There's no way with those drivers that your gonna get those vsti's to act the way they're supposed to. So what you'll have to do is get a better audio card. If you need any help just e me. I got ya back...
oh by the way you need to hook me up with this old track on Diaspora...The cd you gave me got scratched up...

peace
Dee Thanks Dee.
Yeah I rather get what I need then to relie on Directx..

I will be asking you questions as I keep moving forward in the producers world.
Being that every time I post something about production your right on it plus you are a cool brother.. Not the stuck up type.. Nah mean..

Hit me with a PM to let me know which CD I gave you.

Thanks for all the advice.
Holla

DJ Keith Porter

03-18-2004, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by <rashamike>:
hey, u dont call noone a nut!!!!!!! Ok Im sorry.
He's a Grape Fruit..
Fruits are juicy which I hope his tracks are the same!

LOL

DJ Keith Porter

03-18-2004, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JorgeG:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
Hey all in producer land.
I am suffering from a latency problem with my Cubase.

My drums are all on point but my Cubse Synth(s) are so late when I stroke the keys.

I was trying to adjust the latency function but I could notlocate it in the device preference/setup.

Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix the problem?

Right now Im stuck on stupid with this and some help would be well appreciated..

Can any one help me?

Thanks in advance... MIDI Device Manager
http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063053.html

http://forum.cubase.net/forum/Forum2/HTML/063055.html

http://service.steinberg.net/knowledge_pro.nsf/show/sx_emulated_midi_ports

http://www.studio-central.com/cubase_sx.htm

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug02/articles/cubasesx.asp

[/QUOTE]Thanks JorgeG What programs are you using?
graemlins/respekt.gif [/QUOTE]I have a musician’s mentality. That's why I enjoy FL. I had Cubase SX Demo but I think I was intimidated. I am very comfortable with Cool Edit Pro and Wavelab. I have Cakewalk but I have a short attention span with full 6 min tracks. I create these loops that sound good even to some UK internet acquaintances but I never finish the production. I just go to next loop. One time I called myself loopman. I think it’s because I was trained as a basses. That’s why I loved Larry Levan. He was one bass record playing DJ.

You know when you DJ and you throw in a jam and you remix it with an awesome bass loop, that's what I like.

I am from NYC...115th street..Jefferson Projects..boy I miss my harlem peeps.

I know you just ask what's my programs. graemlins/conf44.gif what came over me. [/QUOTE]hahahahaha!

Like my gramah says "All the nuts aint in bellevue"
graemlins/rofl.gif

Thanks help and the history Jorge G.

I would like to hear some of your work someday. [/QUOTE]Granmah knows best!
They didn't have a good music program so I went to Music and Art which had the same ambience plus a great music program icon_rofl.gif

I'll see how I can get my loops or full length works to you. My loops do have a blue print for hot tracks. smile.gif Of course I am very bias. [/QUOTE]
They didn't have a good music program so I went to Music and Art which had the same ambience plus a great music program icon_rofl.gif Hahahahahahaha.. Niice. I feel yah!

I'll see how I can get my loops or full length works to you. My loops do have a blue print for hot tracks. smile.gif Of course I am very bias. Kool. Can't wait to hear some loopty loop ssshhhh8!
Jorge G style.....

JorgeG

03-18-2004, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by DJ Keith Porter:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by <rashamike>:
hey, u dont call noone a nut!!!!!!! Ok Im sorry.
He's a Grape Fruit..
Fruits are juicy which I hope his tracks are the same!

LOL [/QUOTE]Hence the name Fruity Loops. :D

Thanks DJ Keith Porter, I like that Jorge G style. graemlins/grinyes.gif

[ March 18, 2004, 01:50 PM: Message edited by: JorgeG ]

Brian

03-18-2004, 03:03 PM

hey Keith i use Cubase SX with an Echo Layla audio interface.

i've been making different types of music for about 14 years (started with dancehall and now i make all different things) ... it's mainly a hobby ... i make music for myself and friends primarily

DJ Keith Porter

03-18-2004, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Brian:
hey Keith i use Cubase SX with an Echo Layla audio interface.

i've been making different types of music for about 14 years (started with dancehall and now i make all different things) ... it's mainly a hobby ... i make music for myself and friends primarily Cool Brian..

I used to do edits way back in the day with reels and razors.. LOL

I sold my reel long time ago but I kept my Digitech 7.6 then got the 8000.

I never wanted to go studio because I have always invested my $$$$ in DJ equipment and its been 24 yrs now..
I have all kinds of bass bottoms, mid range speakers and amps.. I will dei will QSC's and Fane drivers.. lol

Now that times have changed and studio euipment is much cheaper I ventured into it via Computers.

I the 24yrs of music I have always done projects just so I can play at parties and now I want to take it to a higher level. I want the best of both worlds.

Like I said I will be getting the Motu 828 this weekend no Doubt!

I have been using Reason and sonar for the past 2 yrs. I like them both but I want to be more flexable.

I have crazy talented people around me every day and I want to put that talent to use and I also want to have the equipment the studio ready on deman!

I am working with Reason 2.5, Sonar 2.0, Acid Pro 4.0, Logic 5 and now Cubase sx.
All my editing I do in Soundforge 6.0.
Here is one of my edits the I entered in the DHP contest this year.

My DHP Edit for 2004 (http://www.musicplantrecords.com/dhp/dhpedit21.rm)

If that doesn't work click this link
http://www.musicplantrecords.com/dhp/index.html

Im number 21 "Eddy Grant Nobody got time"

Enjoy and give me some feed back!