Variphrase sample noise?

29 Aug 2006, 02:58

I wonder whether the users of V-synth encounter noise or glitches when running out of polyphony during the playback of samples. Likewise, do you encounter unwanted noise when re-triggering samples/loops in monophonic mode (perhaps when holding down the sustain pedal)? If so, is there any solution to this problem? Please, somebody, share your experience.

Thanx,
Raimonds

PS. I have come across a similar problem with VariOS and do not know if it is possible to avoid it.

Re: Variphrase sample noise?

29 Aug 2006, 03:35

Never experienced anything you describe in either OS 1.53 or 2.0. Do you get this with all samples or some specific ones only?

Re: Variphrase sample noise?

29 Aug 2006, 08:14

I get this with all samples whenever the next keystroke cancels some of the previous notes. Typically this happens when I use the sustain pedal. The only exception seems to be when I hit the point where the sample is at zero amplitude. Hence, one of my guesses is that the noise might arise because the previous instance of the sample is abruptly ended in a certain phase.

I first encountered this problem when I wanted to play a piano sample. The other instance was when I had a bass phrase with monophonic key assign. I wanted to keep it looping with a sustain pedal, trigger it in different keys, and occasionally play walking bass lines, permanently holding the pedal down. Almost every time I played a note it made a popping noise. I do not know if that makes a difference, but the samples in all these cases were set to trigger mode.

Since I am not sure about the cause of the problem and do not know how to solve this (except changing my plying style

), I turned to this forum to learn about the experience of others. Maybe, unlike the VariOS, V-synth does not have this problem. Or maybe that is the problem only with my instrument...