i am having a problem with the sound of the recording. i just recently recorded a guitar track and on playback it sounds like it's vibrating or has alot of static.

playhard wrote on 8/5/2010, 8:51 PM

i haven't had problems before and my vocals on top of that guitar track are normal. i feel like i messed something up in the settings but i cant figure out what it is. the volume was not going over the peak so i have no idea what the problem is and im getting frusterated!! plz if anyone can help i would be sooo grateful!!!

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john-auvil wrote on 8/6/2010, 7:34 AM

What is your recording interface?

 

How are you connecting the guitar, is it mic'd or direct?

 

The fact that your vocals are ok, leads me to believe that the single flow from the guitar to the sound device that is recording is not as tight as it can be... but I would need to know more about that connection.

 

If you are connecting direct, then you need to make sure that you are using the LINE-IN portion of the sound device. If you are recording using a integrated sound chip, your audio can be garbled as these devices were not designed for clarity.

 

If you are mic'd then you need to make sure that the mic distance is not to far, not to close as you will pick up air noise and if this is a directional mic, any movement will change the sound variables. But I will wait for you to answer these and we can see about tackling your sound issue... I play guitar as well

playhard wrote on 8/6/2010, 3:02 PM

i am using a yamaha usb audio interface, audiogram 3?? dont know if that makes a difference. i connect my guitar directly into that and then the interface into my laptop. i use the same interface for vocals and keyboard and my guitar seems to be the only one w/ a problem. my guitar is a takamine ean10c. i dont know if that helps any, im not very familar with some of this stuff. i dont believe im using an intergrated sound chip, would that be something built in to the computer itself?? and when you mean 'plugging direct' do you mean directly into the computer??? i know i sound stupid but i just want to make sure im connecting everything correctly. the weird thing is sometimes it will work just fine and then all the sudden it will do this. i really appreciate your help, plz let me know if you need more info!!

nihon94 wrote on 8/7/2010, 3:03 AM

Hi,

You might be using Yahama interface perfectly well but some times a sligh change could cause a problem. Don't you have owners manual that expalin how to setup. I got pdf too but can not upload here. I have tried twice to add screen shot with answer but it seems new getup of this magix info is not working well either. Therefore it is 3rd attemtp.

Yahamaha audiogram 3 setup screen shot.

also text is copied

Connecting to the AUDIOGRAM interface
1
Turn all gear that is to be connected to the
AUDIOGRAM off or to standby mode (except
the computer), and set the LEVEL controls,
MASTER LEVEL control and DAW control to
their minimum settings

2
Connect microphones and/or instruments.
For details on making connections refer to the
“Setup” section on page 7 and the “Controls and
Functions” section on page 15.
3
Set the MIC/INST switch according to the
type of device connected to channel 1 or 2.
Select MIC ( ) if a microphone is connected, or
INST ( ) if a guitar or similar instrument is connected.
4
To use channels 1 and 2 as independent mono
channels set the MONO/STEREO switch to
MONO ( ). To use channels 1 and 2 as a stereo
pair set the switch to STEREO ( ).

 

You will notice some empty brackets images are not copied but you can see in image above.

 

Thank you

nihon94