First instrument of any new file not playing back after update to 26.3.1.520

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darkegon
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Post by darkegon » Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:36 pm

Since the most recent update, my audio settings have been knocked out of whack. Most problematic is that the first instrument of any ensemble I create is inaudible during playback.

There is volume, but it is so quiet that it's useless compared to the volume of other instruments.

I have checked the levels in Studio view, and in the Garritan settings, and everything looks normal. I have changed the instrument (in the attached example it's a string quartet) from Violin KS 1 to other KS violins to no avail. I've changed my MIDI/Audio output between WASAPI, DirectSound, etc. and still no use.

My quick fix has been to create THREE violin tracks, and just ignore the top staff, but that seems like a crazy workaround long term. Any insight would be really appreciated.

Thanks,

Brian
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zuill
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Post by zuill » Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:45 pm

The top instrument plays in your file on my system. Since I use Windows and you use Mac, there might be a Mac only setting that I don't have in Windows.

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Post by motet » Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:48 pm

That is bizarre. Does it happen if you switch from Play Finale through VST to Play Finale through MIDI?

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Post by zuill » Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:50 pm

Sometimes it is an issue dealing with the Pan setting. See if changing 14, which is way over to the left, to a higher number, bringing it closer to the middle, does anything.

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Post by motet » Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:58 pm

Ooh, good thought! And make sure your left speaker is working and the system balance setting is correct.

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