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[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1393854401' post='2385013'] I'm sure Electro harmonix make a pedal that would be suitable for this one. [/quote] Graphic Fuzz Holy Stain Hot Tubes 'Muff' variants 'Mistress' variants 'Finger' variants Ravish Ring Thing Satisfaction Screaming Bird Wiggler Worm ....I think you may be right

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1393764702' post='2384068'] What's an o/p, bro? [/quote] Output, I guess? Try muting the main output and the channel inputs and see what if anything stops the noise.... BTW what audio interface do you have?

When you open Cubase is it changing the signal path - e.g. switching from a direct hardware monitor path to monitoring through the driver? Have you tried using any other software (e.g. grab the demo version of Reaper)?

I made a mistake with a mail order bride once - same thing, the photos did not fully show what was on offer. Ended up getting totally shafted.

Definitely agree it's worth trying different soundcards/interfaces (and different drivers for them if you can.... the reason people often use asio4all is that it gives you a low latency driver for built-in soundcards/interfaces).

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1393098245' post='2376237'] Might be worth trying ASIO4ALL to see if this reduces the latency [url="http://www.asio4all.com/"]http://www.asio4all.com/[/url] [/quote] Isn't that PC only?

Not a solution, just a general comment on what the problem could be - When you are using a soundcard and a DAW like logic, there are three places that your signal gets delayed - as it's being input through your soundcard it's delayed by the length of the input buffer; when it's being processed and mixed it's delayed by the plugins and other bits of code doing the processing; and when it's played back it gets delayed as it goes through the output buffer. However, the DAW (logic) should be aware of what these delays are and compensate for them when you're recording, shifting the recorded audio in time so it all lines up again. It may not be able to compensate perfectly, as there might be some small delays that it can't measure, so there's often some place where you can manually change the 'latency compensation' or 'delay compensation' to get it perfect. Still, it should all be about right out of the box. Maybe it's having problems with a particular soundcard driver? Have you tried using a different soundcard? I did have the same problem with you with Adobe Audition - it turned out to be a software bug and I got a refund!

As OldG says, you'll probably need to select the right input - here's where it's done in windows 8 : [url="http://wiki.audacityteam.org/index.php?title=Mixer_Toolbar_Issues#cp"]http://wiki.audacityteam.org/index.php?title=Mixer_Toolbar_Issues#cp[/url], although your soundcard may have its own more flexible 'mixer' application where you can select your recording device. Onboard sound isn't going to be the ultimate quality, but it may well be good enough for what you're doing once you get things set up right.

What operating system is the laptop running?

This would actually be useful as a toilet at my workplace. They are having a problem with large 'deposits' blocking the pipes - but the 'slicing' action the strings would impart might ease things a bit.

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1391543643' post='2358454'] Bjork one does, kinda like a play all or trackist option [/quote] Sounds worth a punt then. Thanks.

Changed title to hopefully make thread sound less interesting....

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1391541923' post='2358418'] Plays in a DVD player. I have Bjork albums in 5.1 [/quote] So do they have a menu and all that, like a normal DVD?

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1391536236' post='2358307'] DVDA?!!! I just opened this thread expecting a VERY different topic of conversation... [/quote] I guess you are thinking of a very different type of "surround"...

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Remain-Light-DVDA-Talking-Heads/dp/B000BW9VBG/"]http://www.amazon.co.../dp/B000BW9VBG/[/url] What do I need to play this in 5.1? Apparently DVD-Audio isn't the same as a normal DVD with Dolby Digital or DTS audio. But the wikipedia page sayd "most DVD-Audio discs also contain DVD-Video compatible data..." - how can I tell what I need to play 5.1 from this disc? The second picture says 'Dolby Digital' - is that a good sign?

"intonation is a little off, as you get to the 12th fret you need to really hit the 13th for it to be an Octave E"

You don't need an amp, or a drummer. what's not to like?

Kind enough to take a drum machine off my hands - one more unused bit of gear I don't have to feel guilty looking at! Many thanks, happy to add my recommendations to the pile!

Nice easy deal on a compressor pedal, all went smoothly and quickly. Many thanks!

BTW I don't think I've given my straightforward answer to this question, which is : yes, I would totally pay to be able to spend a decent amount of time in a well-stocked shop that had the facilities to allow me to try out instruments properly. I have never been in a shop like that though!