SoundFont crackling

Dan Hibiki · Jul 17, 2003, 08:22 AM

When I load any soundfont I have (just the Creative ones), the MIDI sound starts crackling and after that, any other sound I play (MP3, Wav...) also starts crackling. No matter what I do, only restarting my PC, I can put everything back on place, but if I play MIDI again, the crackling starts too...
The only way to get MIDI playback without any problem here is to use the software synth from Microsoft... but I want to use soundfonts, how can I solve this problem? Has anybody having a problem like this?

Thanks in advance

**Eugene Gavrilov** · Jul 18, 2003, 02:12 AM

are you using CPUIdle or similar software?
if yes, re-read our FAQ concerning 'AMD processor and chipset optimization flags' etc..

/Eugene

Licho · Jul 18, 2003, 04:18 AM

Hi Dan. If you have an AMD, then your problem is common. You can find usefull information on the forums.
I found that when I had some devices plugged on the usb ports, the noises were terrible. But when I unplugged them , the noises are gone.

Tell me if you can isolate your problems conditions.

Dan Hibiki · Jul 18, 2003, 05:05 AM

Thanks a lot, I use Vcool and when I disable it, the crackling disappears, thanks Eugene!
Licho, I will try unplugging my USB mouse too, to see if it solves my problem too, thanks!
I also have found another solution, a little strange, but it's a solution: if I open a program called Aldo's Pianito while I'm listening MP3 or MIDI, the crackling also disappears hheehe
Sorry for my english and thanks a lot!!

Jul 17, 2003, 08:22 AM	#1
Dan Hibiki DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	SoundFont crackling When I load any soundfont I have (just the Creative ones), the MIDI sound starts crackling and after that, any other sound I play (MP3, Wav...) also starts crackling. No matter what I do, only restarting my PC, I can put everything back on place, but if I play MIDI again, the crackling starts too... The only way to get MIDI playback without any problem here is to use the software synth from Microsoft... but I want to use soundfonts, how can I solve this problem? Has anybody having a problem like this? Thanks in advance

Jul 18, 2003, 02:12 AM	#2
Eugene Gavrilov kX Project Lead Programmer and Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,119 Rep Power: 75	are you using CPUIdle or similar software? if yes, re-read our FAQ concerning 'AMD processor and chipset optimization flags' etc.. /Eugene

Jul 18, 2003, 04:18 AM	#3
Licho DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rosario - Argentina Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	Hi Dan. If you have an AMD, then your problem is common. You can find usefull information on the forums. I found that when I had some devices plugged on the usb ports, the noises were terrible. But when I unplugged them , the noises are gone. Tell me if you can isolate your problems conditions.

Jul 18, 2003, 05:05 AM	Thread Starter #4
Dan Hibiki DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Thanks a lot, I use Vcool and when I disable it, the crackling disappears, thanks Eugene! Licho, I will try unplugging my USB mouse too, to see if it solves my problem too, thanks! I also have found another solution, a little strange, but it's a solution: if I open a program called Aldo's Pianito while I'm listening MP3 or MIDI, the crackling also disappears hheehe Sorry for my english and thanks a lot!!