latency in guitar recording?

[korbbit]

does anyone know how to get rid of the latency when recording guitar into computer?? its so annoying because the latency varies throughout the recording from 0 latency up to almost a whole second

[gersdal]

I think this question is out of the scope of ibreathemusic, and more into gear and such wich is better dealth with other discussion groups. Check out e.g. http://www.jsguitarforum.com/forum/index.php

(I use Cubase and a M-audio sound card and belive the latency problem to be very small (I would rather question my own playing than the latency of my sound card and recording program). Cubase is set up with the correct sound card. I think that a good program, a good sound card and a correct setup will do the trick. )

[jimc8p]

1. Make sure you're using the most correct drivers for your sound card (check online).

2. Latency shouldn't really vary. Try recording a click track, then record that recording. If the two tracks become more or less out of sync you might have a weird setting in your sequencer. If your latency turns out to be consistent, alter your latency settings within your sequencer accordingly. Some sequencers detect latency automatically, but there are various unofficial ways to measure it (or use trial and error). Of course, if latency is above 10ms you will have a problem monitoring as you're recording. Monitor from somewhere else other than your sequencer (speakers/headphones/amp).

3. Buy a new soundcard!

[daystar]

I also use Cubase and have no latency issues. Steinberg prides themselves on their latency (or lack there of). What program are you using when you record on your Pc? Do you have the proper amounts of memory space free? What other programs are running when you record?

[jimc8p]

I also use Cubase and have no latency issues. Steinberg prides themselves on their latency (or lack there of).
Latency doesn't happen in the sequencer, it happens in the AD converter in your sound card. All sequencers simply offset recordings accordingly (IOW latency is not a variable sequencer issue). Problems really only arise if the soundcard drivers are wrong (makes a huge difference), or if the sequencer's latency offset settings are wrong. But, yea I guess in extreme cases a lack of general resources could create latency. Korrbit, if your latency is still very changeable try using a 'process explorer' type program to check how your PC is handling when recording.

[korbbit]

all i can seem to find out about my soundcard(without opening the comp up) is that it is called 'Realtek High Definition audio'. its a pretty good computer, so i gess the card must b a bit dodgy.
oh another thing, when i mic my amp usually it records pretty nicely, but when i wanna play those heavier parts with the scream channel on the amp turned on, something weird happens, its starts of recording nicely, but if i hold one sound for more than a second the sound begins to go all blurry and wet, and wont return to normal until after a few seconds of silence. so i hav to do little short strums and mute the strings quickly afterwards. i thought it was feedback, but its not, and it only happens when the scream channel is on, and i dont hav it 2 loud either. mayb i need a good mic

i record directly into ableton,
and an important fact is probably that im recording through that crappy microphone jack at the front of the computer, by the way,,, wheres these high Z input things? everyone says you hav to record through a better port but i cant find any on the computer.....

[gersdal]

all i can seem to find out about my soundcard(without opening the comp up) is that it is called 'Realtek High Definition audio'. Get yourself a real sound-card for recording, not a audiocard for playing computer games ;)

[metaljustice83]

it is out of the scope, stick to PM for this sort of thing