can't quite figure this one out...

[guitarmonkus]

Hey guys, I have a Boss GT-6, but I can't seem to figure it out. I want to use it to record direct, but when I go from my guitar---GT6--audio interface...my volume is WAY too low. I can have the patch volume all the way up, and have my gain on my interface (M-audio fastrack) cranked, but to no avail. Am I missing a step?

[Farview]

Isn't there a master output volume knob? There has to be another volume control that you didn't notice.

[Bartman]

Originally Posted by Farview

Isn't there a master output volume knob? There has to be another volume control that you didn't notice.

Yes, that box has a small master level knob on the back right behind the FX-2 bank pedal.

[Ford Van]

Could it also be that he is running a -10 output to a +4 input?

[guitarmonkus]

I did notice the master output, and it is cranked to the max.

What did you mean by a -10 to a +4?

[up-fiddler]

If I add the effect to a recorded track I run my GT6 as an Aux Send and return from my board and don't have any problem. Usually if I know which sound I am going to use I will just send it through an amp and mic the amp. Typically that sounds better anyway.

[Ford Van]

Originally Posted by guitarmonkus

I did notice the master output, and it is cranked to the max.

What did you mean by a -10 to a +4?

Well, there is about a 99% chance that your Boss unit is outputting a -10 reference level.

There is a VERY good chance that your soundcard is set up to recieve a +4 signal. In reality, there is about a 12dB difference in those levels.

Usually, you can change the soundcard reference level setting either via a switch, or via software.

Since you didn't give complete info in your regular post, it is all speculative at this point!

[guitarmonkus]

Originally Posted by Ford Van

Well, there is about a 99% chance that your Boss unit is outputting a -10 reference level.

There is a VERY good chance that your soundcard is set up to recieve a +4 signal. In reality, there is about a 12dB difference in those levels.

Usually, you can change the soundcard reference level setting either via a switch, or via software.

Since you didn't give complete info in your regular post, it is all speculative at this point!

All well Ford van, I appreciate that information. I didn't have clue 1 about the db difference, so I wouldn't have known to include this information in my "regular post". I will check the settings on the soundcard, and adjust accordingly. Thank you for your help.

[Ford Van]

Originally Posted by guitarmonkus

All well Ford van, I appreciate that information. I didn't have clue 1 about the db difference, so I wouldn't have known to include this information in my "regular post". I will check the settings on the soundcard, and adjust accordingly. Thank you for your help.

Anytime you are talking about "levels", you have to include EVERYTHING in the signal chain to effectively troubleshoot what the problem is.