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#21
Technical Support / Re: Needle-up timer resets wit...
Last post by Javic - February 06, 2026, 07:38:07 PMIs there a particular setting you think might be worth tweaking? (And FWIW I didn't encounter this issue in prior VS versions, so it seems it's unlikely to be the preamp, but anything's possible.)
#22
Technical Support / Re: VS gets "confused" by non-...
Last post by Javic - February 06, 2026, 07:36:10 PMNot sure what you mean by "a link that isn't actually there". Please explain.
Regardless, I too have no idea how any application could have this effect (I was a software engineer for 40 years, and never saw anything like this). Nevertheless, the only time this happens is when using VS (which is not my most heavily used app by far), and it always happens eventually, and repeatedly within a single session. And it happens both on Win7 and Win10 where I have hundreds of apps installed (some of which do get "confused" by my mouse button settings, but none of which affect the system at large).
I'll try to pay closer attention to see if I can discern what it is I do just before the problem arises. Typically, though, by the time I notice it's happened, I can't remember what I just did because I'm already focusing on what to do next. It seems to happen most often in Cleanup Audio, but that might just be because that's where I spend the most time after recording.
Again, if anybody can think of an experiment that might yield additional info I'll be happy to give it a try.
Regardless, I too have no idea how any application could have this effect (I was a software engineer for 40 years, and never saw anything like this). Nevertheless, the only time this happens is when using VS (which is not my most heavily used app by far), and it always happens eventually, and repeatedly within a single session. And it happens both on Win7 and Win10 where I have hundreds of apps installed (some of which do get "confused" by my mouse button settings, but none of which affect the system at large).
I'll try to pay closer attention to see if I can discern what it is I do just before the problem arises. Typically, though, by the time I notice it's happened, I can't remember what I just did because I'm already focusing on what to do next. It seems to happen most often in Cleanup Audio, but that might just be because that's where I spend the most time after recording.
Again, if anybody can think of an experiment that might yield additional info I'll be happy to give it a try.
#23
Technical Support / Re: Configuration of a Korg DS...
Last post by Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) - February 06, 2026, 06:17:34 PMSorry for the delayed response, just seen your post.
I actually tested under Windows 11 and my system is, AFAIK, up to date. But the original code was developed a long time ago, probably under Windows 10 or maybe even Windows 7, using information provided by Korg themselves. I just tested again here and it's working as it should.
I have an old laptop running Windows 10. When it finally finishes updating, I will test with that and report back.
I actually tested under Windows 11 and my system is, AFAIK, up to date. But the original code was developed a long time ago, probably under Windows 10 or maybe even Windows 7, using information provided by Korg themselves. I just tested again here and it's working as it should.
I have an old laptop running Windows 10. When it finally finishes updating, I will test with that and report back.
#24
Technical Support / Re: Needle-up timer resets wit...
Last post by Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) - February 06, 2026, 05:46:22 PMHi,
Try experimenting with the settings. It sounds like your phono preamp might be a bit noisy, and is therefore resetting the timer.
Try experimenting with the settings. It sounds like your phono preamp might be a bit noisy, and is therefore resetting the timer.
#25
Technical Support / Re: VS gets "confused" by non-...
Last post by Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) - February 06, 2026, 05:45:11 PMHi,
I'd be amazed if VinylStudio could confuse your system like that. We do nothing unusual with the mouse. Could it just be that VS is your most heavily used app and so there appears to be a link that isn't actually there?
I'd be amazed if VinylStudio could confuse your system like that. We do nothing unusual with the mouse. Could it just be that VS is your most heavily used app and so there appears to be a link that isn't actually there?
#26
General Discussion / Re: ADC's With USB Input
Last post by Andy Morris - February 06, 2026, 05:17:23 PMQuote from: LateJunction on February 06, 2026, 09:12:43 AMI have been using a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, 2ng generation, since I started using VinylStudio in 2017. While this generation of ADC has been replaced twice by Focusrite since then it's performance is more than adequate for my needs. I new 4th gen version will fall well within your budget and might have the level of performance you need. The quality of manufacturing is god; some reports/reviews suggest the components are not the most highly rated (whatever that means), but in practice that might not be significant at all.I'm tempted to move from a Behringer to a proper Interface, mainly because I'd like to record at a higher bit rate, if only to avoid the thing where you set the levels from the first track and then buddy really rocks out on the last track of side 2. I know I could record at slightly lower, but it niggles me.
There are at least 5 credible alternative brands to this range of Focusrite ADCs. YouTube has a wide range of videos on the subject, some even claiming to be product reviews, but too many of them act as an interlude to rest the eyes and ears in breaks between the advertisements.
At an entry level of price you might also consider the Behringer series of USB ADCs. I have a UCA202 which has been in continual use (i.e. not powered off) for more than 7 years on another application. It can also act as a back-up to my Focusrite. If I were not completely satisfied with its price/performance, I would have replaced it years ago.
#27
General Discussion / Re: ADC's With USB Input
Last post by Indy33 - February 06, 2026, 03:11:07 PMAre those kinds of audio interfaces geared towards someone that is mixing sounds.? I will take a look them.
Thanks for the response !
Thanks for the response !
#28
General Discussion / Re: ADC's With USB Input
Last post by LateJunction - February 06, 2026, 09:12:43 AMI have been using a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, 2ng generation, since I started using VinylStudio in 2017. While this generation of ADC has been replaced twice by Focusrite since then it's performance is more than adequate for my needs. I new 4th gen version will fall well within your budget and might have the level of performance you need. The quality of manufacturing is god; some reports/reviews suggest the components are not the most highly rated (whatever that means), but in practice that might not be significant at all.
There are at least 5 credible alternative brands to this range of Focusrite ADCs. YouTube has a wide range of videos on the subject, some even claiming to be product reviews, but too many of them act as an interlude to rest the eyes and ears in breaks between the advertisements.
At an entry level of price you might also consider the Behringer series of USB ADCs. I have a UCA202 which has been in continual use (i.e. not powered off) for more than 7 years on another application. It can also act as a back-up to my Focusrite. If I were not completely satisfied with its price/performance, I would have replaced it years ago.
There are at least 5 credible alternative brands to this range of Focusrite ADCs. YouTube has a wide range of videos on the subject, some even claiming to be product reviews, but too many of them act as an interlude to rest the eyes and ears in breaks between the advertisements.
At an entry level of price you might also consider the Behringer series of USB ADCs. I have a UCA202 which has been in continual use (i.e. not powered off) for more than 7 years on another application. It can also act as a back-up to my Focusrite. If I were not completely satisfied with its price/performance, I would have replaced it years ago.
#29
Technical Support / VS gets "confused" by non-stan...
Last post by Javic - February 05, 2026, 07:15:45 PMI use the mouse with my left hand and thus have my primary and secondary buttons reversed. Every now and then, VS seems to get "confused" about which is my primary button (the right) and which is secondary (the left), apparently reversing their functions from what they should be according to my Windows settings. Furthermore, when this happens it "confuses" my entire system so that my mouse button settings become reversed everywhere in Windows, not just in VS. That is, my right button (my primary) functions like the secondary (e.g., it displays context menus) while my left button (my secondary) behaves like the primary. After Alt+Tabbing between apps and clicking around a bit, the proper mouse button functions return. However, the problem always comes back eventually.
I've tried but have been unable to determine what specifically causes the problem to appear (I usually notice it when VS tooltips stop working), or what specifically I must do to make it go away, so unfortunately I can't provide any more diagnostic detail. (I'm happy to experiment if somebody has any specific suggestions.)
This issue appeared several releases ago, but I was on Windows 7 at the time so didn't pursue it. Now I'm using Windows 10 and the problem persists, including with VS 15.2.3.
(BTW the problem appears only when using VS, so it's not a system issue.)
I've tried but have been unable to determine what specifically causes the problem to appear (I usually notice it when VS tooltips stop working), or what specifically I must do to make it go away, so unfortunately I can't provide any more diagnostic detail. (I'm happy to experiment if somebody has any specific suggestions.)
This issue appeared several releases ago, but I was on Windows 7 at the time so didn't pursue it. Now I'm using Windows 10 and the problem persists, including with VS 15.2.3.
(BTW the problem appears only when using VS, so it's not a system issue.)
#30
Technical Support / Needle-up timer resets without...
Last post by Javic - February 05, 2026, 06:25:58 PMJust installed 15.2.3 and encountered an issue I've not seen before. At the end of side 1, the needle-up timer begins with the default countdown of 20. My turntable automatically lifts the tonearm and returns it to rest. The timer reaches 18 or 17, and then resets to 20. It then counts down to 18 or 17 again, and resets again. This process--counting down a few seconds and then resetting to 20--continues until I press Stop. (I let it go for about 8 repetitions.)
I was able to continue recording side 2 by manually selecting it. This is my first (and only so far) recording with the latest version so I can't yet say if the problem is repeatable.
As far as I know, I've done nothing different with this recording than what I've done dozens of times before. User error (if so, what) or bug? Happy to do a bit of work to help diagnose if somebody can suggest what to do without (I hope) having to record side 1 all over again.
I was able to continue recording side 2 by manually selecting it. This is my first (and only so far) recording with the latest version so I can't yet say if the problem is repeatable.
As far as I know, I've done nothing different with this recording than what I've done dozens of times before. User error (if so, what) or bug? Happy to do a bit of work to help diagnose if somebody can suggest what to do without (I hope) having to record side 1 all over again.