thecoolkid212121 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Ive been having this issue for a few months and haven't been able to fix it using any youtube videos or websites. So I have a usb interface and when I plug it in to my mac and play back my track, I can hear the audio for about 5 seconds before it cuts out. It cuts out at the same spot every time. For some reason It only has happened when the interface is plugged in. It plays perfectly fine with the mac book speakers. I thought the interface was the problem until I bought a new interface and the same problem kept happening. I haven't seen anything on the internet that has a solution for this problem, can anybody help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 That's odd. Are you using any different plug-ins when switching interfaces, or the same exact session? I'm thinking it could be the behavior of a 3rd party plug-in in demo mode. What if you try a new user account on your Mac, then try to play your project from there onto your USB interface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 Im using the same exact session, logic stock plugins. When I try a new user account the same problem happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Save a copy of your project so that you can run tests in the copy. Remove ALL plug-ins from the Mixer in the test copy. Don't just turn them off, completely remove all of the from the mixer. Do you still have the same issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 I removed them all and yes, im still having the same issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 What interface is it? Does this happen when you use built-in device in Logic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherking Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 does it happen with other projects, or just the one?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 When the problem first occurred I was using the Rode A1-1. I bought a new Scarlett Solo third generation usb and Im still having the same problem. It happens when I use the usb audio interface. It happens with all of my projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I removed them all and yes, im still having the same issue. When the audio drops, do you see all the meters in your mixer fade to nothing as well? What if in the test copy, you start removing your tracks, one by one, and test again? Does playback resume normal functionality at some point or can you reproduce this issue even with only one track left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 The meter keeps moving but the audio cuts out. When I start removing tracks the same problem happens. Normal playback doesn't function normal until i unplug the interface for a few minutes, then when I plug it back in the audio plays for 5 seconds before cutting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 The meter keeps moving but the audio cuts out. Even the meters on the Stereo Out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakobP Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Are you using a hub to connect the interface to the mac ? If so, try connect the interface directly to the mac ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Whats the Stereo Out? I have a usb cord connected from my interface into my mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Whats the Stereo Out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Oh, the green part keeps moving up and down when its playing back but the audio cuts out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Oh, the green part keeps moving up and down when its playing back but the audio cuts out. So Logic is playing back, you see the Stereo Out meters move, but the sound going to the interface thru the USB cable cuts out after some seconds? That's a weird one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Yup, Ive been trying to solve this problem for some months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Have you tried a different USB cable? Different USB port? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Yes, ive tried both but im still having the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 What Logic and macOS version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 How do I check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 How do I check? For Logic: Top menu - Logic Pro - About Logic Pro For macOS: Go to Finder, click on the Apple on the far upper left and click on about this Mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas007 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Have you tried SMC & NV/PRAM resets? What does the Audio pref I/O Devices setting looks like (screen capture please)? Have you installed the proper drivers? Are you using audio aggregate? Are you using audio router app such as BlackHole or Loopback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 When the problem first occurred I was using the Rode A1-1. I bought a new Scarlett Solo third generation usb and Im still having the same problem. It happens when I use the usb audio interface. It happens with all of my projects. My next step if you can't seem to resolve this issue would be: 1. Unplug the Rode. 2. Unplug everything from your iMac but the Focusrite. 3. Make sure the Focusrite is selected as both an input and output devices in Logic's preferences. 4. Start a new empty project, place a single Apple Loop on a single audio track and loop it, verify that you can reproduce the issue. 5. Contact Focusrite tech support and ask them to help you troubleshoot the issue. Whatever you found out with their help, please do let us know here? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 I think the problem may have something to do with the sample rate. When I first playback my track the sample rate of my mac and interface are synced, but after 5 seconds one of them switches from 48 to 44. Ive already tired going to to the MIDI setup app on my mac to manually change it but it wont let me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I think the problem may have something to do with the sample rate. When I first playback my track the sample rate of my mac and interface are synced, but after 5 seconds one of them switches from 48 to 44. Ive already tired going to to the MIDI setup app on my mac to manually change it but it wont let me. Interesting. The sample rate of your project should always be the same as the sample rate of your audio device, and loading a project should automatically switch your audio device to that sample rate, if it supports it. Make sure that Logic is the only app running so that there's not another app trying to make your audio interface switch to another sample rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Yep just tried that and this poped up, "Error while trying to synchronize Audio and MIDI." and then it said 44,100 detected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Yep just tried that and this poped up, "Error while trying to synchronize Audio and MIDI." and then it said 44,100 detected. That's a problem with the interface not connecting correctly. Do you use a USB hub or do you connect directly to the back of your computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Yep just tried that and this poped up, "Error while trying to synchronize Audio and MIDI." and then it said 44,100 detected. And what is the sample rate of your project? What is the sample rate set on your interface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolkid212121 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 I have a cord from my interface plugged into a usb converter, plugged into the mac book. My mac book is at 48 and my audio interface is at 44. I tried changing the interface from 44 to 48 through Project settings-audio but when I click to change it to 48 it immediately changes back to 44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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