JohnnyWrightIV Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hey there guys, brand new here on the forum! I just picked up a Pod HD Pro a few days ago and it's my first rack modeling system, really excited to get deep into all it has to offer! I'm pretty familiar with recording and audio troubleshooting but I've noticed I'm having some weird playback issues.I'm running the HD Pro via USB directly to the computer with 1/4 unbalanced outs to connect to my monitors. I don't seem to have any trouble with the signal going in while playing or recording but when I am playing things back through the monitors I notice some skipping is occurring, sometimes subtle, sometimes quite obviously. Previously I was running an M-Audio Fast Track Pro interface and using the outputs on there for my speakers. I tried using the same 1/4 unbalanced cables and connecting my monitors through that again and I noticed no skipping. I also have the most updated firmware and drivers installed for the HD Pro so I'm not sure where the problem could lie. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Arkadin Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Make sure you have selected the POD ASIO drivers within your DAW. Also make sure you have the POD set to the same sample rate and bit rate as your DAW. You don't mention your computer type (Mac/PC) or your DAW: this might be useful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWrightIV Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Sorry about that, I'm running Windows 7 and using REAPER as my DAW. Although I'm not sure it should mater about which DAW I'm using as I am also experiencing the skipping/crackling sort of sound with other applications as well as online (Media Player, iTunes, Youtube, Soundcloud, ect.) And as I mentioned there seems to be no problem with the cables because they work fine with my M-Audio. My only thoughts are that I overlooked some small detail somewhere, I could try the balanced outputs, or (God forbid) there's something faulty with the hadware? Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 i would recommend googling slimdrivers and run that... it will update some behind the scenes usb drivers.... if that doesn't help try some different usb ports... some are linked to internal hubs, and some usb 3.0 ports don't seem to work real well with usb 2.0 devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Arkadin Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I could try the balanced outputs, or (God forbid) there's something faulty with the hadware? Any other ideas? Are your monitor inputs really 1/4" unbalanced? Did you select the ASIO driver in Reaper? It's also worth trying another USB cable just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWrightIV Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 i would recommend googling slimdrivers and run that... it will update some behind the scenes usb drivers.... if that doesn't help try some different usb ports... some are linked to internal hubs, and some usb 3.0 ports don't seem to work real well with usb 2.0 devices. I haven't even checked out slimdrivers yet (definitely will after this post though) but I switched the USB ports around and boom, problem solved. When I got my rack gear I revamped the studio and wiring a bit and didn't even think about the fact that I switched the USB ports around to make room - I can't believe I overlooked something as simple as that lol. Thanks very much for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidolon93 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I seem to be having the same issue, but even after i switched usb ports on my pc it still has this skipping, even videos will pause for a moment. the second i switch to another audio device its perfectly fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgliozzi Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Eidolon93, I have also been having this same problem. It was working in my last location, but when I moved to my new apartment it started doing this. I'm positive it wasn't damaged in the move because I had it with me the whole time. I updated the drivers and got it to start working, but after my computer restarted a few times it started skipping with playback again. I have not yet been able to remedy the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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