Metronome volume changing

[blane245]

Originally Posted by dj

Hi, Blane:

I can't find any problem with metronome volume in what you posted, but it did contain only one staff. Was that intended?

David

Yes, there was only a single staff. Since your are having no metronome problems, maybe it is a problem between Notation and my computer or OS. Possibly a sound card problem. Since I don't have a MIDI, I am using Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth as the MIDI device. Could that be the problem?

[herbert]

Hi Blane,

I have just played your song. The metronome volume is indeed inconsistent and all over the place. I do not think that it is the Microsoft wave table or the operating system.

Herbert

[dj]

Hi, guys:

Played the song again on two different ports and still don't notice any problem.

Now, I'm playing it through external ports -- the Microsoft GS thingie is not part of my system, so I can't test that.

The only volume variation I hear when played through either external port is the programmed accent on the downbeats. I don't think that's what you're talking about, though.

As I'm not hearing any problem with an external port, I have to think that it has to do with the MS GS thingie.

I loaded up Synthfont and sent the metronome to that through Midiyoke. Again, I didn't hear a problem, other than some latency.

Can't help any further than that, other than suggesting a different sound source.

David

[blane245]

Originally Posted by herbert

Hi Blane,

I have just played your song. The metronome volume is indeed inconsistent and all over the place. I do not think that it is the Microsoft wave table or the operating system.

Herbert

I am glad someone can see this problem. What are you using for playback? Your computer or a MIDI?

[Sherry C]

Hi guys,

I'm starting to suspect the GS Wavetable as well. I've played the file using Composer -> LoopBe virtual MIDI cable -> Reaper, using SynthFont VSTi as my MIDI device, and don't hear any problems. I have GS Wavetable turned off, but will test that later (I'm headed out the door for a "field trip" with my kids).

Herbert, thanks for the additional testing. What MIDI playback device are you using?

One other thing I'll do when I get back is post a screenshot of my metronome setup. I'm also wondering if it has any relation to what drum instruments are used for which downbeats.

Thanks guys!
Sherry

[blane245]

OK. So thing's get weirder. I have restarted my computer and then played this piece. There is no metronome problem! I had tried restarting notation and that didn't fix the problem. It appears that restarting my computer does. I will keep this thread open, because it will probability happen again, and maybe I can catch the culprit.

[herbert]

Listening again to the song, I hear a metronome that does not line up with the song. The sound level does not change.

Herbert

[Sherry C]

Hi guys,

Originally Posted by herbert

Listening again to the song, I hear a metronome that does not line up with the song. The sound level does not change.

Herbert

This situation can happen if you are using a different device for the metronome than for regular playback, and one device has a latency that has not been adjusted for. I typically recommend to use the same MIDI playback device for both the metronome and the staves in the file.

If you are using the same device for both, can you please let me know what device you're using?

Thanks!
Sherry