Studio One - Dropout Protection with Low Latency (Eliminate CPU Spikes, Pops and Cracks)

Quick Tip series from Dusty Attic Studio by Keith Baker showing how use Dropout Protection with Low Latency (No CPU Spikes, Pops or Cracks)
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[@parasite-b9604]

My workaround has always been to mix the track at a larger block size, as you've said, bounce that down to one track, export it into a new file on SO4, record vocals clean with my lowest block size, minimum dropout, bounce that one out, and import into the original track. So much easier that way. Or at least it is for. I'm sure I don't need to go that far, but I'd rather not risk having the latency when I record my vocals. But just as others have said, excellent video. Very informative and straight to the point. Thank you for this.

[@xavior_india_0891]

Thank you sir, your video helped me get rid of the annoying cracks and pops (Studio One 4, i3, 8GB, Windows 10). I had tried out several things to no avail but finally, as you suggested, I was going to try to increase the block size but then figured that my driver selected was windows audio instead of my audio interface. Selecting the right one fixed the issue. That's silly but couldn't have figured that out myself. Love from Bengaluru.

[@bugeyedrachel5100]

Thanks! Several videos were not usable and you explained it easily for me!

[@3rf4nx91]

ty dude

[@troystorm3306]

Great job explaining low latency issues! This info fixed my problem! Thank you!

[@gerardmeerkat]

always good to rehearse and pick up some details I didn't know about, thank you. this one 1.75 x speed is good too :P

[@Marcin79W]

I've went for external DSP and feel happy to not care about buffer anymore. Can record/monitor real time with any buffer I like without any crackling :) UAD does good job for me with this one.

[@DustyAtticStudio]

I would have to agree, I have the new Presonus Studio Live 24 Series III console coming and will monitor thru that, but for the people who can't afford that, this will solve most people's problems.

[@Marcin79W]

I'll agree. It always come to the price. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. Appreciate it.

[@luisloucao477]

Thank you so much for this video dropout was driving me mad... Great info and explanation... Cheers

[@MrIIXI]

Thank you VERY VERY Much SIr! #Salute . I wish i had found this ALOT sooner.

[@FRANKJMAHIA]

Great informational video! Good work. Thank you! I joined the FB groups too. :)

[@golimonkey]

Jet you can hear pops in your voice recodrig every few seconds. Switch to win 7 mybe.

[@johnnyray5865]

Keith, your videos have been helping me out tremendously. I'm still new to this all have a quick question . Should I turn down my block size when producing/recording with MIDI?( For instance, If I'm using a synthesizer vst instrument with a midi keyboard controller). In my head, im separating producing/recording when it comes to the block size and not positive If I should raise or reduce when using MIDI. I'm pretty sure you should lower since you are still recording in general but I just wanted to clarify with you. Thank you for all you do and look forward to your future videos!

[@DustyAtticStudio]

Yes raise and lower midi tracking as you would with tracking analog, you may have to play with the block size to find a setting that works best for your computer as instrument VSTIs do use more resources so keep an eye on your CPU usage and find a happy medium. You also might want to check out my video on Optimizing your system to free up some resources if you haven't already done so. I am glad you find my vids useful, welcome to the world of audio engineering and producing!

[@johnwalter6410]

Pops cracks and clicks like in this video?

[@nomandad2000]

Exactly!

[@PETSH0PB0YS1]

I was getting pops and crackles...........................I put my computer into High Performance..............(It was in Balanced) ......................after change, the CPU performance in Studio One improved dramatically.........No CPU spikes............Hopes this helps !!

[@DustyAtticStudio]

I have a video showing how to optimize you PC for audio as well, here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIKye4SnbJ6EmZo

[@mixeandoconcarls5445]

Im having pops and cracks even printed to my recording. I've tested 3 different interfaces and 2 different laptops..... ALL THE SAME!!! Even with a new session without any plugins at all and 1 track only when i turn on monitoring i start hearing Pops and cracks and they appear on the recording not just playback

[@DustyAtticStudio]

Anything that prints will be related to mics, cables (XLR or USB), interfaces or any other outside interferences but not Studio One or any other DAW that I know of. On my system I always have some intermittent pops here and there but thats due to my c-states which doesn't print, its just annoying at times so not sure whats going on there. When you zoom in on the printed wav can you actually see the pop that printed to make sure it is in fact printing?

[@mixeandoconcarls5445]

@@DustyAtticStudio yes, if i zoom in close enough i can actually see the pop

[@DustyAtticStudio]

@@mixeandoconcarls5445 Then it has to be a bad cable, mic, interface or some other interference, drop-out pops and clicks due to block size or a slow computer will not print.

[@aex2170]

I test all your suggestion here, but in Windows 10 even have spikes and cracks with virtual instruments on i7 and 32Mb ram. None issues on iMac late 2013 with the same vst all runs flawlessly and soft. Thanks.

[@DustyAtticStudio]

What version of S1 are you on V3 or V4?

[@aex2170]

@@DustyAtticStudio Hi, sorry for delay. I have v4.1.1 with Studio26 interface. Curiously, I don't have any issues in Reason V10 both in windows 10 64bits. I make a very clean install but the clicks and pops still in SO4 specially with U-he and Korg VSTi's. Thank you!

[@DustyAtticStudio]

@@aex2170 Does this happen when recording or mixing?

[@markoravenwest5846]

Thank you

[@jdav4908]

A+++

[@rkid727]

Lately I’ve run into a problem where I’m getting latency even when I have the block size really low like I normally do. I can’t figure out what’s happened. Even happens when I only have one or two tracks open on a new song so my resources are completely free. Does anyone know what that might be?

[@DustyAtticStudio]

Hey Joseph, well it could be a few things, make sure you have the drop-out protection set to max and that you turn on the little "Z" (Green when on), also something funny about Studio One, if you have lets say a reverb on the send of the track you are recording it will also cause latency. Give all that a try and let me know

[@rkid727]

@@DustyAtticStudio thanks for the feedback! We’ll give it a shot.

[@DustyAtticStudio]

@@rkid727 By the way the little green Z is found on the main fader, drop-out protection is found under processing in options, let me know if this helps, if not maybe we can skype or zoom and I can walk you thru it.

[@rkid727]

@@DustyAtticStudio really appreciate that. I’ll definitely let you know if we still have an issue. It’s so weird because we’ve had studio one for about 4 years we’ve always gone back and forth with the block rates depending on if we’re tracking or mixing, but haven’t seen any latency when just opening a couple of tracks and while setting the block rate at 64-128. Maybe we touched another setting my mistake.

[@DustyAtticStudio]

@@rkid727 Maybe, what version of Studio One are you using? Have you added any new 3rd party plugins? Can you share your computer specs please?

[@dominicmcmahon4798]

I'm still getting popping no matter what. My laptop is a god damn beast. It's literally the software itself. I'm not even joking. I've done all possible configs. It's the software. Somebody prove me wrong. I find this ridiculous even in this video there is constant popping on the audio. I've been on the forums and there is alot of complaints unfixed.

[@DustyAtticStudio]

Are you getting popping during tracking or mixing?

[@dominicmcmahon4798]

@@DustyAtticStudio tracking and playback.

[@DustyAtticStudio]

@@dominicmcmahon4798 Give me your computer specs, the exact S1 version you are using and what interface you are using. Also take a look at this video showing proper block size settings. I can assure to you its not the software, there are tens of thousands of people using S1 with no problems, you must have something set incorrectly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHSZm5icgKibrZo

[@calebshifflett104]

Dominic McMahon have you turned up the block size when mixing? The pops and cracks normally go away when the block size is increased

[@venkateshreddy1044]

People Who Don't Have Patience like me... Can't Watch This Tutorial 😴😴😴😴😴

[@DustyAtticStudio]

Yet you will take the time to criticize someone trying to help others for free. I suggest you take some of your precious time to learn how to have patience. By the way, learning how to be a successful audio engineer takes years so I guess you have already failed.