Cubase Sync Issues

[brandondrury]

Here's a note on the Steinberg page:

If you have persistent timing problems (shifted notes etc.) with native or emulated DirectMusic ports please check the option “Use System Timestamp” provided in the DirectMusic section of the Device Setup dialogue. This option uses another timing reference in your system when enabled.
The option "Use System Time Stamp" is also available for Windows MIDI ports since Cubase SE 3, SL & SX 3.1 and Nuendo 3.1.

[smooth04]

I've tried this and it doesn't not work. Theres no delay when monitored while recording. But when I play back what I recorded. No matter which plug in it is, It records too soon. I use Cubase 5 by the way.

[ronydarippa]

having the same problem here. recording is placed about 20ms earlier then were it should be.

cant find use system time stamp anywhere in device setup. using sx3.1

[rymewon]

I was having the same problems.. Try adjusting your buffers it seems to have helped my sync problems..I was running at 96 and now I am at 384, but i am not using vst instruments or midi this is just with miced instruments.

[charlesborough]

Originally Posted by smooth04

I've tried this and it doesn't not work. Theres no delay when monitored while recording. But when I play back what I recorded. No matter which plug in it is, It records too soon. I use Cubase 5 by the way.

Hi there
Did you ever get this resolved? I ma have the same problem, but vocals are delayed when played back not too soon. I use Cubase LE4. some people think it might be my Interface... tascam US 122L ... any clue?

Thanks
Charlie

[charlesborough]

Originally Posted by ronydarippa

having the same problem here. recording is placed about 20ms earlier then were it should be.

cant find use system time stamp anywhere in device setup. using sx3.1

Hi
Did you ever resolve your timing issue? I am using Cubase LE4... i'm having timing issues with my vocals... fine when recording but when played back they are behind the beat..... any suggestions?
I am using a tascam US122L interface, on PC vista.

Thanks
Charlie

[ronydarippa]

i moved to cubase 5. but it was somewhere in the device setup you can set latency. also try adjusting you buffer size. the less the buffer the lets the latency. but make sure you dont put it too low it might start cracking. good luck

[charlesborough]

Originally Posted by ronydarippa

i moved to cubase 5. but it was somewhere in the device setup you can set latency. also try adjusting you buffer size. the less the buffer the lets the latency. but make sure you dont put it too low it might start cracking. good luck

Thanks
I have adjusted latency.. i was at 0 samples? now at 156... wierd because that always worked before! and have ticked lower latency.
Also switched from Asio driver to the US22L driver and now seems to work a treat.... again... how wierd!?

In 'preferences' though, in 'record', my buffer is set to default at 10000ms surely thats too much but when I reduce it, doesn't seem to make a difference.....??

Really appreciate ya feedback
Charlotte

[ronydarippa]

go to device setup>expert>adjust for record latency. and put a number in ms. if your behind the beat put a negative number. around -200 to -300. a good way to get it on beat is to run a metronome with your speakers on and record it in through your mic. then check how late/early the recording is from the original one and adjust in ms in the device panel. good luck.

[Electriclight]

Originally Posted by ronydarippa

a good way to get it on beat is to run a metronome with your speakers on and record it in through your mic. then check how late/early the recording is from the original one and adjust in ms in the device panel. good luck.

Very clever. Good Idea!