Komplete Audio 6 Control Panel
Denisha Simcoe
I'm running Cakewalk Bandlab. My audio interface (NI Komplete Audio 2) is set at 24-bit 48KHz sample rate, but all audio records in CBL at 16-bit depth, yet when I record in Studio Lab or Project 5, the audio always records at 24-bit depth. The Audio Driver Bit Depth setting is grayed out in CBL Audio Driver Settings so I can't make any change there to the setting, but it displays as being 24. I'm using NI's ASIO drivers. Native Instrument's Komplete Audio Control Panel allows me to set the buffer size and sample rate, but there is nothing to set the bit depth. Windows 10 Sound Control panel has the interface set to play and record at 24-bit 48 KHz. I've tried deleting the aud.ini file and resetting to default values, but to no avail.
The Audio Driver Bit Depth setting displays 24, but my recorded tracks are 16-bit resolution in CBL. I get 24-bit recordings in all other programs with the same audio interface. I've tried 3 different audio interfaces now with the same result. The problem seems to be in CBL.
I've installed Traktor Pro 3 and I'm using a Traktor Scratch Audio A6 sound card (drivers updated ASIO) with 2 x CDJ MK2 and a Allen Heath Xone:92 mixer. I've connected the A6 to my computer via USB and then to the mixer via the phono cables. I'm then sending the sound to my PC via the Record Out on my mixer to the onboard computer soundcard via the input (this setup worked fine on my old PC). I have also tried using a Xonar SE soundcard in the PC. and I'm getting the same issue. I've tried messing around with sample rates and buffer within Traktor but its not making any difference. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The following "Process Buffer" of Traktor Audio 6 Control Panel on your system tray defines latency. Please refer 6.1.1 of Traktor Audio 6 manual. In my opinion, 10ms or lower latency is good enough for realtime performance and 5ms or lower is super good. Sound travels 3 meter in 10ms, so 10ms means your instrument to play is 3 meter apart, it is better than real pipe organ ?
There is a trade-offs on latency settings, when this settings is too small, sound stuttering starts to occur. There is comprehensive article about this topic by Native Instruments -instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/209571729-Windows-Tuning-Tips-for-Audio-Processing
Hi, many thanks for the reply. I've played about with every Process Buffer setting and USB Buffer setting and it doesn't make any difference to the delay. I've got a feeling it must be something within my computer that needs changing so that link you have posted looks interesting. I'll have a good read of it tonight and go through my settings and fingers crossed it helps. Thanks.
Year I expected it, because if Process Buffer settings does not change latency, there is other bigger latency origin. I'd like to confirm, your "computer sound system" of original post means Traktor Audio A6 USB audio interface' headphone out? Process Buffer settings controls that delay. If it is adequate level of delay and mixer out has delay, there is other cause. I think Allen Heath itself is not culprit of delay because it is analog mixer.
Yes my Allen & Heath is analog and worked fine through my old PC. The onboard soundcard is Realtek. I've tried using the Input In and Mic In as a input. For the output it says Line Out. When I try to use Rear or C/Sub I get no sound. When I go to properties within Line In I have to click Listen to this device to get a sound. Hope this helps.
I've now tried removing Traktor and just used my CDJ's direct to the mixer and then the mixer to the input on my computer. There is still a delay (although it not as bad). So its definitely something within my PC settings that needs altering. This this the motherboard I'm using
Native Instruments has a impressive record in the software department but their hardware products have less of a history. So when the audio 8 was released many months ago, I was speculative, and held off giving it a try due to the fact that I had already identified several good sound card options. One thing that remains elusive though, is a reasonably priced, high quality sound card that supports direct phonograph inputs. With more and more people using Ms. Pinky, Deck a Dance and tools for Ableton Live time code control, Phono inputs are a good thing to have around.
The card, as did most others in our $200 round up, works well with a good computer at lower latencies. It proved also to be reliable in live use without causing any problems or breaking up. The going rate is around $399 with some retailers including an upgrade to Traktor 3.0 for free. Overall the latency, size, and build quality is comparable to the Presonus Firebox which is priced around $299 these days. So what exactly does that extra $100 buy you?
} one of a kind multi-core cables that make re-connecting your set up a breeze. Be warned that this is a bulky set of cables, and not something I would pack in my gig bag. They are however great for plugging in your home setup so that when you take your sound card out you can easily plug it back in with a minimum of effort. Instead of finding the right place for 6 sets of phono/line cables, you just plug in 2 sets of clearly marked and color coded cables into the sound card.
} None of the inputs route directly to the outputs so if you want to run a drum machine or back up CD player into a PA through the sound card that would not be possible. You can however route any of the inputs through Traktor for processing and then out but that would introduce some degree of latency.
All in all I cant really say anything bad about the Audio 8, its well built and easy to use. There are very few sound cards that have been built specifically for a dj out there and this one certainly fits our needs well.It also allows you to incorporate vinyl control into Traktor 3 after they discontinued support of the final scratch interface. I have been trying to slowly work in some record control into my sets after all these years and its been nice to have that option with the audio 8. 2 giant platters of pitch control is great but centralizing all your transport controls in one compact place still works a lot better for everything else.
One thing you should check run the overbridge control panel application and go to settings. Make sure the audio interface buffer setting for Digitakt is the same as the buffer setting in ableton. If they are not the same these kinds of issues can occur.
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I have done a few tracks with my iRig Pro, which was a pain as I had to due each track separately and then had to get the two tracks in sync. While the result sounds good, it is still doing a D/A to A?D loop.
It seems like there SHOULD be something simple out there that can simply do the S/PDIF to USB thing, but I'm fine with an audio interface that takes care of this need while giving me at least two balanced channels with good pre amps and maybe some other extras. I would also love any solution to be as close to or under $100, though the full interface option I would pay $125-175 for.
I used to own the 1680. Great machine.
The UCA is cool cause you can do two tracks at a time from your 1680. The analog outs to the RCA ins of the UCA. The signal should be crystal clear as long as you watch the meterings. Record into garageband, auria or cubasis or even my favorite, Audioshare
it has a really nice input meter that's bright and clear. Once you create all your sample files in Audioshare, you can export them to whatever DAW u like.
Agreed 6i6 is a good middle price way to go for that @dwarman - I have one and like it, although the preamps are not as good as some other interfaces in the same general price range. Most would probably not notice, but in doing some comparitive tests recently, I found that the 6i6 preamps were not quite as crisp in the high end. I was doing some specific tests, so I noticed though...
Check out the Komplete Audio 6 by Native Instruments. Confirmed to work with iPad and sports the most different types of ins/outs (incl. S/PDIF) for a box this size/price that I've come across. Also comes with a very cool software package.
The Complete Audio 6 looks really interesting. Not sure why I have not seen more of that unit while searching. Did read a few reviews, much of it good, but two big concerns. One bind the THD which is not that great. .01
The other is the limited input gain, much lower than ideal.
I already have an iRig Pro for single vocal tracking, and also have a decent mic pre setup when I'm in the studio, so this would be used mostly for instrument tracking, the outputs, monitoring, and the digital IO.
Might be a great deal as such!
Still, at this price point, the advanced features of the iConnectAudio are very attractive if it only had S/PDIF....