When I use to trim tool on audio files, always getting crackle on at the trimmed point of the audio file when it plays.
This problem only occurs with audio tracks.

My sound card has its own asio drivers and never had a problem like this before. It works well on Cubase, Studio One, FL.
The result is the same with different sample rate and buffer size.
512 and 1024 buffer size no changes.

is there a fix for this?


System specs:

Windows 10
i5 8400
8 gb ram
m2 sata disk

24 bit 48 khz
Buffer size: 256 samples on Asio 2.0 by ESI
Cache: Normal

 

Last edited: Jan 27, 2022

Never had that issue with Pro Tools 12.3 or 12.5 (Audioutopia). Do you have the PT system usage dialog up when this is occurring to view sudden spikes overall or in specific thread(s)?

Please list the system specs:
OS
CPU
RAM
Disk(s)
PT audio configuration (buffer, bit depth, etc...)

 

Last edited: Jan 27, 2022

CPU run overall %20-25
Disk: %0-1
Memory: %40-50

Everything looks normal.

System specs:

Windows 10
i5 8400
8 gb ram
m2 sata disk

24 bit 48 khz
Buffer size: 256 samples on Asio 2.0 by ESI
Cache: Normal

 

Last edited: Jan 27, 2022

#Crackling# FIX Pro Tools 12!!!

 

No changes.

 

8 gig if memory is just enough to run Pro Tools. Especially on a i5. The recommended minimum is 16GB.

In the Playback Engine settings, try raising the h/w buffer from 256 to 512 or 1024. For editing & playback, 1024 is a good choice.
The default Disk Cache size is 4GB. You can try raising this to match you memory size.
The "Ignore Errors' setting may also help.

 

Which ESI sound card do you use ?

 

U22 XT
https://www.esi-audio.com/products/u22xt/

I noticed something new. When I play-stop play-stop in series on imported audio without play, that crackle sound is occurring again without use trim tool.

I'm new on pro tools, could I be missing something very simple?

 

Last edited: Jan 27, 2022

As mentioned above. Memory & settings. Also no unneeded background tasks. avid has a system optimization guide for each supported Windows OS version. Hopefully you have done this already for you other DAWs.

 

Source: www.reviewrevival.ca/reviews/esi-u22-xt-review

The Ultimate Guide to Optimize your Windows PC for the Stage
https://gigperformer.com/docs/ultimate-guide-to-optimize-windows-for-stage/index.html

 

i call it a feature not a bug

it reminds me to set fade ins and outs for all clips

 

Yeah, not a bug. Always set fades... Especially with sounds that have so much low end content. Or you can set auto fades in the preferences (Operation -> Misc)

 

This is the solution, thank you everyone.