Hello all,
I’ve recently upgraded from Cubase 14 to 15. I am experiencing an unfortunate issue with Cubase 15 and more specifically a Waves plugin that I use frequently across many of my projects called OneKnob Filter.
The plugin itself is a simple low pass filter sweep, like a DJ knob. Basically, there is a kind of lag/response time issue. I’m careful to not call it latency, because it is not. When using it in time with the grid (via automation hitpoints on the grid for example, using the parabola or sine tool to make shapes in 8th/16th notes etc etc) playback is not in sync with the project—the timing is ever so slightly off to cause an more than a minor headache. If I were to guess, maybe its off by 10-20 ms. Offsetting doesn’t seem to work either because I have to do that by ear and its very frustrating and not sounding right.
I have never experienced this issue before with Cubase for the past, say, 8 versions. I am an experienced user and have been using Cubase since version 5, so I’m fairly sure I’m not doing anything wrong, but maybe there is an option or new setting that I am missing. For reference it is a VST 3.6.9
I have updated the plugin via Waves Central to the latest v13 but the issue persists. When I try a project in Cubase 14, there are no issues. Playback is perfectly in sync with the hitpoints I have automated on the grid. However, in 15, there is just a hint of delay, just enough that it will throw off a synth and the song will be out of sync. This is especially annoying if you’re trying to have something sound precise, like sidechained music with drums for example.
Any assistance on this matter would be appreciated. Yes there are other filter sweeps out there but tbh none of them sound as good as this OneKnob. It has the perfect amount of resonance and highpass attenuation baked into it. Yes Cubase 15 comes with a sweep parameter now in the channel, but it does not sound like the Oneknob.
So what I’m wondering, is this an issue with Waves or with Cubase 15? Because with 14, the plugin functions normally. This is a new issue that has come along with 15.
Super happy with the update otherwise, but this is just major problem for me as I use the plugin across many projects. If I’m SOL I’ll have to go back to only using 14 for now because I rely on this plugin for many songs. And like i mentioned, I have tried offsetting it to no avail, its like trying to hit a target while being blindfolded.
I have the maintenance update, oneknob is up to date, but I am on macos Monteray (still on an Intel mac.) Could this be the issue? Like I said, I never had this issue with Cubase 14. I’ve also searched high and low on the web for anyone else with this issue, but no luck.
Thanks!