Output volume is clipping heavily on startup in standalone app

[jws1982]

Pod Farm 2.57 ilok.  Windows 7 x64, Focusrite Saffire 6 USB.

 

When I start the standalone application, and it opens the previously used preset, it will come have a much louder volume output that is clipping the output badly.  To fix it, I have to load a preset with a different amp / effects models, then come back to the original preset.

 

For example, I have a custom patch using a dual amp mesa/deisel sound with a mic pre and compressor on each.  The volume output knob is at its default setting, and the meters read half-way with peaks around 2/3's up.  If i close POD Farm, then re-open it, it brings up the same preset, volume levels and everything.  However, now, the output is so loud that it's constantly clipping.  One I load a completely different preset, then re-load the original, it works fine again.

 

When running via VST in my DAW, this does not happen.  So far it's only on the standalone app.  I've tried completely removing POD Farm and all remaining traces in the Programdata, Users/appdata folder, documents folder, etc..., but no help.   I can duplicate the issue on another Windows 7 x64 machine to, using the same audio interface.  I have not tried another interface with ilok.  But, when I use my old toneport ux8 with Pod Farm 2, the issue doesn't happen.  I guess it could be related to the interface, but I don't see how.  What do you guys think?

[jameshb]

I just came across this exact same issue with my setup, which is very similar to yours. Pod Farm 2.57 Std, Win7 x64, Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB. I wasn't aware that loading a different preset and then reloading a preset would cure this, so thank you for that. But... I still can't figure out what is causing it in the first place.