I know this post is 2 years old now, but I hadn't checked my host volume. My host input was fine, but by default, the host output was maxed out at +16db. I Lowered it to 0 and now everything sounds great. I mistakenly, thought the the only input and output levels were the sliders to the left and right. I didn't know you could click on the host icons and make adjustments. THANK YOU RUDYDEDE!!!