Errrr.... how do I tell if it's working....

murder · Post by **murder** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:32 pm

Hi folk,

I've bought GForce Platinum, and I'm using the standalone program. I'm running it on Win7 64 bit. It makes pretty patterns on my screen. But no matter what sound source I select ( and mostly I'm trying the WAV and Stereo mix options for my soundcard ), there's little indication that it's actually responding to what I'm playing. It gets 'livelier' when I crank up the sensitivity, but still not much connection with the music.

So as per the title here, how do I tell if it's 'working' ? I could dump a log file I think, but would that help ? Why wouldn't it work ?

TVM,
Mark

Post by **BTT** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:00 pm

Hello murder

Maybe you will find the answer to your question here:-

http://www.soundspectrum-forums.com/vie ... php?t=6522

Regards BTT

jerohm · Post by **jerohm** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 2:21 pm

there is a bug that has existed FOREVER that the default recording device MUST be set to your intended input. If your driver has a Stereo Mix recording option, that is what you want to choose as the default. If you also use Skype, set the Microphone to the default Communications device. I am running Win7/64 (HP dv7t-60xx, IDT) and everytime I reboot I need to reset both. If you don't have a Stereo Mix (or equiv) Virtual Cable is a solution, but costs $$.

The thing that is nice about virtual cable is that the volume control is out of the loop... otherwise using Stereo Mix (or whatever) usually is a function of the speaker volume (not typically what you want)

Watch OUT BTT, 171 vs 175

(I feel like Snoopy... or the Red Baron... or just an idiot)

murder · Post by **murder** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:20 pm

jerohm wrote:there is a bug that has existed FOREVER that the default recording device MUST be set to your intended input. If your driver has a Stereo Mix recording option, that is what you want to choose as the default. If you also use Skype, set the Microphone to the default Communications device. I am running Win7/64 (HP dv7t-60xx, IDT) and everytime I reboot I need to reset both. If you don't have a Stereo Mix (or equiv) Virtual Cable is a solution, but costs $$.

The thing that is nice about virtual cable is that the volume control is out of the loop... otherwise using Stereo Mix (or whatever) usually is a function of the speaker volume (not typically what you want)

Watch OUT BTT, 171 vs 175 (I feel like Snoopy... or the Red Baron... or just an idiot)

OK... not sure I have a 'default' setting to mess with. The Standalone program remembers my last selected input choice, which is Stereo Mix, but I see nowhere in GForce where I can choose a 'default'. The volume thing would be no big deal, I adjust that using a physical volume knob on the physical mixing desk that the sound card output is routed through

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jerohm · Post by **jerohm** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:29 pm

I am talking about the Win7 Control Panel Sound recording default settings. The settings on GF(right click) only 'kinda' work, but I am not ready to try to explain what I mean. Set the Win7 Sound recording default (right click, SHOW disabled devices) and the GF4 will default correctly... unless you have set the internal sound generators (first three options). Believe me, this IS an issue, and IF your machine provides a Stereo Mix( or record what you hear) recording option, it WIll solve your problem.

murder · Post by **murder** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:36 pm

BTT wrote:Hello murder

Maybe you will find the answer to your question here:-

http://www.soundspectrum-forums.com/vie ... php?t=6522

Regards BTT

Hmmm. Not certain what to make of that. If the answer is 'it just doesn't work for 64bit yet', that's a bitch, and I've just wasted some money. But there's no WMP involved in my problem - WMP isn't even installed on my system, and I'm using the supposedly 'standalone' GForce that I paid extra money for.

I know Windows API's can be tricky to navigate, I've spent enough time trying. But if Audacity can record stuff being played via VLC ( both open source projects ), VLC being what I'm using as a player, then surely a long standing paid-for audio program can also arrange to see the WAV output. Interestingly, Audacity can record the Windows DirectSound Wave output, but cannot use the DirectSound Stereo Mix device.

murder · Post by **murder** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:42 pm

jerohm wrote:I am talking about the Win7 Control Panel Sound recording default settings. The settings on GF(right click) only 'kinda' work, but I am not ready to try to explain what I mean. Set the Win7 Sound recording default (right click, SHOW disabled devices) and the GF4 will default correctly... unless you have set the internal sound generators (first three options). Believe me, this IS an issue, and IF your machine provides a Stereo Mix( or record what you hear) recording option, it WIll solve your problem.

Woooo, you rock

. I've used the Wave option, but it's doing funky music stuff now, which is the object of the exercise.

Thanks,
Mark

Post by **BTT** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:15 pm

Hello Jerohm

Took a while to figure out.........

jerohm wrote:Watch OUT BTT, 171 vs 175 (I feel like Snoopy... or the Red Baron... or just an idiot)

I think definitely all three.

NOW 176 vs 172, wait 'till you get back.

Regards BTT

JayPro · Post by **JayPro** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:33 pm

@The Two of You

I feel as if I should call one of you Gimi and the other Legolas; and that your respective post totals represent a tally of slain Orcs.