Delay block overdriven?

[Ugly Bunny]

Hey guys; I realized the delay in my main patch had a terrible digital distortion happening. None of the meters looked like they were clipping, but I only got the fizz to go away when I reduced the input gain (or whatever that parameter is called in the delay block) to about 46%; after which I had to turn up the mix.

Not sure how things got like that, but it didn't look like anything was being overdriven, yet the tone didn't lie. Any ideas what I was doing wrong? I know it's quite a vague question, but I figured that any block in the Axe could handle the output from any other block, so long as it wasn't red-lining - but I guess I'm wrong?

 

[Moke]

As always, you need to post the preset (as it was) for anyone to be of any real help.

 

[chris]

Please post the preset.

 

[Ugly Bunny]

Nah, I already fixed it. Was just hoping this was like a known issue that you always have to reduce the input or something. I'll check back if I build another patch and have the same issue with the default delay settings. Thanks guys!

 

[chris]

Nah, I already fixed it. Was just hoping this was like a known issue that you always have to reduce the input or something. I'll check back if I build another patch and have the same issue with the default delay settings. Thanks guys!

You shouldn’t have to reduce input gain.

Please upload the preset.

 

[Ugly Bunny]

Okay; It'll be tomorrow, but I will. I'll bring the level back to 100% so you can see what I'm talking about. I'm sure the signal was too hot or something coming into it, but nothing was showing as red.

 

[DLC86]

Maybe you have the drive parameter crancked up? Try to reduce that instead of input gain eventually

 

[Admin M@]

It's possible that you have the blocks in front of it cranked up. I just helped someone in support with a similar complaint and that was it. Or maybe that was you.