Markers dropped during record do not synch

Andrew-Shapiro wrote on 2/25/2025, 10:13 AM

I'm using Sound Forge pro 16. I have a Scarlett 2i2 (and a soundblaster ae-9; the issue happens on both). When I record, and drop markers with the insert marker button or using the 'M' key, they end up dropping later then I clicked them. The drift increases as the file goes on, by the 15 minute mark they can be 5-6 seconds off. I usually record with the "Focusrite USB ASIO" but the issue occurs with the any of the windows audio driver options as well. The system is more than powerful enough by a long shot that this isn't a system bottleneck. Using the same setup, this didn't happen in version 10 or 14. Any help or insight you may have is appreciated.

Windows 11 Home
Scarlett 2i2 Gen 1
Soundblaster Ae-9
Ryzen 7 5800
RTX 3050
32 MB RAM

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rraud wrote on 2/25/2025, 12:18 PM

What format file type are on the timeline? If there are of the lossy type (MP3, AAC, ect), enable "Always proxy compressed formats" in "Options> Preferences> General"

Otherwise, try experimenting with a different record buffer setting. "Options> Preferences> Audio.
"I do not have either a Scarlett or a SB interface to experiment with and I cannot duplicate the behavior on my PCs with the integrated RealTek card or an external USB using a Sound Devices recorder as an interface.

btw, welcome to the Magix Sound Forge users community @Andrew-Shapiro.

Andrew-Shapiro wrote on 2/25/2025, 12:48 PM

Thanks for responding and the welcome! I'm recording in .wav 48/24. And I should have mentioned I've tried as lowest and highest buffer. As best I can tell it makes no difference.