I have a perplexing issue with Pan and Volume channel settings changing by small, seemingly random amounts over time, which soon add up to utter chaos. For ex., Channel X Pan is set to ‘C’. But after working for a while, it changes to L4. Then later, it’s say L8. And on and on. Same for Volume, and Sends, and probably everything else for that matter. Current project has 30+ tracks and it’s a nightmare.
As a tedious and unwanted workaround, I set automation values for each track and that has stopped the “wandering”. But what is causing this in the first place?
While writing this post, I discovered that the values change slightly (Pan +/- 1-3, Volume +/- .01-.05db) every time a Track is Selected. Woah. What would cause that? I think this is the source of the problem, but don’t know how to fix it. (This does NOT happen if Read automation is ON.)
Second clue: On any selected Track, the pan and volume sliders “pulse” slightly once every second. This exactly coincides with a MIDI signal in the Midi In I/O monitor. Where is that coming from? I put a Midi Monitor on the track’s MIDI Inserts, but it shows nothing.
BTW, some selected tracks will not allow me to set Pan to C. They go to L1. I get that on some tracks but not others.
I thought perhaps my X-Touch or Metagrid were behind this somehow but turned both off and the problem persists.
Yes, this is the issue. I have multiple Generic Remotes, one of which is causing the problem. I am in touch with the developer of Metagrid in hopes of sorting this out. I will post the solution here for other Metagrid users once I have one.
Many thanks for your response!
Yes, sort of. I’m using the Metagrid Pro App on an iPad to control CB. I have five (5) Generic Remotes relating to Metagrid, and I believe the one that handles bi-directional midi messages for Pan, Volume, and other “VST Mixer” functions is causing the problem. There may be a midi feedback loop at work, or possibly a conflict with Track Quick Controls and/or VST Quick Controls - I find all that very confusing. I’m awaiting help from the Metagrid Developer. Will post any solution here. Thanks.
I have this same problem. I can get it to stop happening by removing the midi connections from Metagrid Remote 3 (which will also disable the othere commands serviced by it.) Did you ever get any response from the developer that was of any help?
No, the issue remains unresolved, and I never received a definitive response from the developer of Metagrid. He seemed to suggest in one forum post or another that he was working on a “MIDI Remote” solution to replace the “Generic Remote” system, which apparently is flawed. That’s my take on it anyway. I keep checking the MG forum in hopes that a solution will be forthcoming…