midiJman Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hi! So maybe I am just stupid and missing something simple, but when I go to record a new track (without any plug-ins or anything on it), there seems to be a -13db limit as if there was an invisible limiter placed on it. I have a Mac Pro, Logic Pro 9, a Bluetube preamp and a M-audio Fast track interface. I messed around with the input levels on the interface and preamp but all it does is cause for more harsh clipping once it reaches exactly -13db. So knowing that my guess is it has to be something within the program. I didn't think this was normal considering all the videos I have watched online of people adding a track and playing an instrument through it never seemed to have a max limit. It would be nice to have a little extra play room without worrying about clipping at a low db level so I would highly appreciate the help. I'm hoping I am just dumb and am missing something! Note: It only does this for external instruments, not with my MIDI instruments which I find odd. Thanks! -midiJman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 There's nothing about Logic that inherently limits the level of the input signal. Sounds to me like there's some kind of built-in limiter on the preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkofani Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 If it's the little Fast Track, that interface has one Hi-Z input and one mic input. Not the best for your BlueTube line-level outputs. Have you tried plugging an electric guitar directly in the 1/4" jack of the Fast Track? What then? Blink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfourier Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Ah yes, are you connecting the Blue Tube to the Fast Track with an XLR cable? Try a 1/4" cable instead, into the other Fast Track input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiJman Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Okay that makes sense thank you very much. But now my problem is that when I plug my 1/4" cable in, there's no signal at all. I've messed around with the switch on the back from "line" to "guitar" but still nothing. Any suggestions there for the time being before I invest in a better interface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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