Sub Bass Pops & Clicks - OP-1

OP-1 Help
#1

Hey guys,


I am having a couple issues with pops & clicks on my OP-1 and have seen the tape loop issue listed here quite a bit. Another that is really bugging me is that I can’t seem to get a clean sub bass sound without an annoying pop at the beginning of each note. It seems slightly random and happens to a varying degree, but definitely always there. I get this in FM, Digital and Cluster (haven’t checked others yet). Have any of you experienced this? How do you get around it? I guess I can use Nitro to filter it out, but still, would be better without the clicks. Let me know if this is a super noob question.

Also, it is normal to have a loud pop from the audio out every time you turn on the OP-1? I just got my unit a few months ago - just want to make sure everything is in order.

Thanks!


#2

pop at turn on, yeah. Happens all the time. pops with subby bass? Never noticed that. Have you tried adding a little attack?

#3

Setting the release to 0/shortest in the Env page will result in clicks; I haven’t noticed that 0 attack produces clicks, but it’s possible that’s what’s happening.

#4

Tape clicks sometimes have to do with recording while in loop mode. I usually deactivate my tape loops while recording and switch them back on once I’ve finished up. Otherwise held notes, effect tails, or release times are added suddenly to the beginning of the loop once it wraps around.

#5

Hey guys, here is an example attached that I just recorded. It was with some moderate attack and release using FM. What do you think?

#6
@KrisM @raigan here is an example attached that I just recorded. It was with some moderate attack and release using FM. What do you think?

#7

Thanks @Lymtronics I will definitely give that a try with the tape next time.

#8

So Michael, Did you find a fix to the popping noises???

#9

Hi @tbird, thanks for checking. Were you able to listen to the little snippet I posted? I am kinda a noob, so I’m not sure if the sound is normal or not.

#10

What’s your Drive setting in the Master section? Make sure its zero. That’s all I can think of,usually no clicks I’ve ever noticed on subbass attack.

#11

Hi everybody.

I had a second hand OP-1 last week.

I noticed something that is a pain for me.
It concerns the cluster engine.
Do you all obtain clean sub bass ?
When playing with it, filtered with the green parameter, I obtain a digital attack (tonal, and always with the same timbre) that is ruining the deep character of the synth.
Is it the same for all off you ? Also I often hear some digital artifacts, especially when using Nitro.
#12

Do you get this on most setting variations (not I including Green)on Cluster?
Have you checked your master section- Drive,EQ and master effects pages?Access these with the Mixer mode and pages 2,3&4.

#13

Hi @Tomavatars I think I was hearing the same sound as you. I hear it on other synth engines as well such as FM. In Poly mode, I don’t seem to have this problem, but in Mono/Legato/Unison, I have to work around it.


@Spheric_El I tried turning the Drive all the way down, but no luck. I also checked the level in Tape to make sure I wasn’t clipping.

I think I’m just being anal about the sound. I can address it easily with Nitro or Punch.
#14
Hi @Tomavatars I think I was hearing the same sound as you. I hear it on other synth engines as well such as FM. In Poly mode, I don't seem to have this problem, but in Mono/Legato/Unison, I have to work around it.

@Spheric_El I tried turning the Drive all the way down, but no luck. I also checked the level in Tape to make sure I wasn't clipping.

I think I'm just being anal about the sound. I can address it easily with Nitro or Punch.


Do you get this on most setting variations (not I including Green)on Cluster?
Have you checked your master section- Drive,EQ and master effects pages?Access these with the Mixer mode and pages 2,3&4.

Yup I tried those. It is hearable when green creates a filter enveloppe that smoothes the sound, so it is a real pain, as the sound should be nice.

It is a digital artifact, with no tone (I mean it always has the same kind of tone).

I created a topic for digital artifacts. I will fill it with some videos when I’ll have the time.

Also, do you all have a hi pitched sound when using drum patterns pitched down ? It is a shame, because the sample pitch down works well with the synth engine but the drums one sound no as good.