Hi guys,
I'm sorry if something has been posted about this already, I've been searching the internet for the past 4 days and can't seem to find anything that can help.
Ok, so as the subject says, I'm having problems with my new Minitaur.
The main problem I am having, is that I get a static, electronic sounding buzz/hum when I open an external instrument (I have tried with both Logic 9 and Ableton 9) and choose channel 2 (Where I send the audio out of minitaur) I get this when the USB cable is connected, but also when it is not (while just trying to use the moog with a midi cable). I plugged my headphones directly into the minitaur and there is no noise.
I am using Logic 9 or ableton 9, with a Native Instruments Audio 8 soundcard, iMac, and using a 2x Phono RCA To 2x 1/4 inch Jack Leads. With the minituar being mono, I'm only using 1 of the jacks plugged into the minitaur and 1 phono into the soundcard. Could this have anything to do with it?
2nd, the editor doesn't seem to do anything, I have downloaded it, opened it and even had sound from my Minitaur while using only the USB connection, but I can't seem to change the presets and knobs are not corresponding to the hardware.
If someone could help me out, I'd be very grateful
Static Sounding noise when using minitaur with DAW
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Re: Static Sounding noise when using minitaur with DAW
I've done a bit more research and asked a few friends who say it's called "Ground loop noise"... It's just throwing me a bit as it happens when I don't have a USB cable plugged into the minitaur, maybe it's the USB cable on my Audio 8 Soundcard that's creating the loop?
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Re: Static Sounding noise when using minitaur with DAW
i think there was thread here about some USB connectors making a buzz but I haven't experienced it
maybe try a search?
For me so far Minitaur problems have been solved with a power off and reboot
or worst case scenario FW erase & update
maybe try a search?
For me so far Minitaur problems have been solved with a power off and reboot
or worst case scenario FW erase & update
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Re: Static Sounding noise when using minitaur with DAW
Just to let anyone reading know I've sorted it. Changed the USB cable on my sound card for another one with a Ferrite on it and now the buzz is minimal. I tried with a friends cable first (from his soundcard) and it went away almost completely in Logic but still there in ableton.
Cheers, minitaur sounds great!!
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Re: Static Sounding noise when using minitaur with DAW
Looks like a ground loop to me.
Is there any other device connected to that audio card ?
The audio 8 is connected to the mac using USB, it is therefore directly connected to your home ground.
Try to remove all unnecessary USB connected device.
Connect the Audio 8 directly to the MAC.
Change the Mac wall power plug to another circuit if possible.
Isolate the Mac ground pin just for a test ! Don't forget you need it as the mac is made of aluminium but it will give you some troubleshooting tips.
Is there any other device connected to that audio card ?
The audio 8 is connected to the mac using USB, it is therefore directly connected to your home ground.
Try to remove all unnecessary USB connected device.
Connect the Audio 8 directly to the MAC.
Change the Mac wall power plug to another circuit if possible.
Isolate the Mac ground pin just for a test ! Don't forget you need it as the mac is made of aluminium but it will give you some troubleshooting tips.
Re: Static Sounding noise when using minitaur with DAW
This might help you further into resolving this issue: http://www.native-instruments.com/knowl ... loop%29%3F
http://audiotecna.info
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