How to fix clicks ?

subtle · Post by **subtle** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:57 pm

Alright, so i got my moog in the mail today, i upgraded the O.S to 2.00.

So i just started my first project, using a slightly modified 30 Taurus Bass preset. (And yes, it sounds absolutely fantastic)

But i noticed random click when playing and recording, i fiddle with the cutoff envelopes and stuff and it got better.

But what is generally the best way to avoid clicks like this ?

here is a sample of the tune i just started:

www.subtleinc.net/clickymoog.mp3

PHC · Post by **PHC** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:00 pm

Do you get those clicks on other presets? Sounds like clipping to me, do the clicks appear when you turn down the LP volume?

Great idea for a tune. I love the drums and the way they come in to the bass that's already playing. The pad seems out of place (I thought that some youtube clip just opened in another window and started looking and then I realized that the pad is comming from your track, so definetly there's something wrong with it to my ears)

If you like that kind of tracks check out my track here, if you haven't already:

http://www.moogmusic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5487

subtle · Post by **subtle** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:14 pm

PHC wrote:Do you get those clicks on other presets? Sounds like clipping to me, do the clicks appear when you turn down the LP volume?

Great idea for a tune. I love the drums and the way they come in to the bass that's already playing. The pad seems out of place (I thought that some youtube clip just opened in another window and started looking and then I realized that the pad is comming from your track, so definetly there's something wrong with it to my ears)

If you like that kind of tracks check out my track here, if you haven't already:

http://www.moogmusic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5487

Yes, i get clicks on other presets too, not alot of them, but i noticed i get it when i have the filter very closed.

The same clicks appear at lower volume as well, also through the headphone output, but this is a normal thing isnt it. cause by the waveform being interupted in one of the cycles ?

The pads, could it be they dont fit, because the Moog is out of tune ?

voodoochilimoog · Post by **voodoochilimoog** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:55 pm

I don't think the tuning would have anything to do with it. Does it happen on certain waveforms? I never noticed clicks with my filter cutoffs closed beneath 50% or so, but I did notice some unpleasant aliasing in the upper registers with the filter closed.

theglyph · Post by **theglyph** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:04 pm

Is your volume envelope set for fast attack?

The LP's envelopes will "snap" like most Moog envelopes at fast VCA attack rates!

Back off on the volume attack rate via front panel or MIDI CC however your doing it and see if this removes the click.

Cheers,
theglyph

subtle · Post by **subtle** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:32 pm

I dont get clicks on many settings or presets.

But on the 30 Taurus Bass from OS 2.0 I definitely get clicks.

The filter is 50% open, adjusting the attack envelopes does make the clicks go away, but only when its turned over 50% which makes the punch go away.

It happens on any waveform when i use that preset.

PHC · Post by **PHC** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:53 pm

What is the overload setting?

subtle · Post by **subtle** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:55 pm

PHC wrote:What is the overload setting?

on 2nd led

PHC · Post by **PHC** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:14 am

Do clicks occur with the overload turned down to zero?

subtle · Post by **subtle** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:51 am

PHC wrote:Do clicks occur with the overload turned down to zero?

yes