No Sound Coming From My Plugin—How Do I Fix This?
If your plugin isn’t making any sound, or has suddenly stopped producing audio, try these troubleshooting steps:
1. Check Your Sample Folder Location
- Open the plugin’s settings and confirm that your sample folder is connected.
- If you see “no samples connected” (or the folder is empty), reconnect the correct sample folder.
- This can happen if you moved, deleted, or disconnected an external drive containing your samples.
- After reconnecting, close and reopen the plugin to reload your samples.
2. Verify MIDI Channel Settings
- Make sure your MIDI controller is transmitting on the correct channel (usually MIDI Channel 1).
- In plugins like Peculiar Sounds, check the Layer Mixer or MIDI channel settings for each layer—ensure the sound layer is set to the same channel as your MIDI controller.
- If you’re still not getting sound, check your actual MIDI controller’s channel settings. Sometimes these can change accidentally.
3. Check MIDI Controller & DAW Settings
- Confirm that your MIDI controller is connected and recognized by your DAW or standalone plugin.
- Double-check your DAW’s MIDI input routing and settings to ensure it’s receiving from the correct MIDI device and channel.
4. Review Audio Device Settings
- In standalone mode, open your plugin’s audio settings and make sure the correct audio interface is selected.
- Example: If you recently used Zoom or another program, your audio output might have changed.
- In plugin mode (inside your DAW), the audio device is set by the DAW itself—check your DAW’s audio output preferences.
5. Other Tips
- If you see meters moving but hear no sound, your output device might be muted or set incorrectly.
- Try restarting your plugin, DAW, and/or your computer after making changes.
