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Recording the process of implementing virtual patch cables with Studio One + Voicemeeter

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The author experienced issues with electrical noise while using a desktop microphone and tried various solutions without success. They suspected their virtual audio routing tool, ASIOLinkPro, might be the problem since it was outdated. After researching, they switched to Voicemeeter Banana, which resolved the noise issue. The setup included: - Software: Studio One 7.0.2 and Voicemeeter Banana 2.1.1.9 - Hardware: Focusrite Solo3 audio interface and Audio-Technica AT2035 microphone, with a high-performance desktop configuration. Key Voicemeeter configurations included disabling certain hardware inputs/outputs, setting default playback and recording devices, and adjusting audio formats. The author provided detailed steps for routing audio through Voicemeeter and integrating it with Studio One for recording without feedback from the microphone. In conclusion, the setup allowed for normal playback sounds to not be transmitted through the virtual microphone, ensuring only desired audio is shared. The author also mentioned the possibility of adding real-time voice changing effects with additional plugins. A reference link to a tutorial video was provided for further understanding.

Preface#

Recently, while using the desktop sound card microphone to monitor the sound, there has always been a static noise that occurs after a while. I have tried various methods such as increasing the buffer, CPU scheduling, DPC latency, etc., but none were effective.
Suddenly, I had a thought and suspected that it might be an issue with my virtual patch cable tool. The tool I was using was ASIOLinkPro, which hasn't been updated for a long time and is no longer maintained. After some searching, I found that there is also Voicemeeter software that can achieve similar functionality. After tinkering with it for an afternoon, I indeed found that the sound was gone.
Considering my memory, I decided to record the configuration method.

Software Versions and Hardware Used#

Software#

DAW: Studio One 7.0.2.103351 Win x64
Tool: Voicemeeter Banana Version: 2.1.1.9

Hardware#

Sound Card: Focusrite solo3
Microphone: Audio-Technica AT 2035

Desktop Configuration#

CPU: Intel Core i9-13900K
Motherboard: ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI S (BIOS Version 1801)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition
Memory: Asgard VAM5UX64C32BG-CBRSXN x 2
System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (10.0.26100.4770)

Voicemeeter Configuration#

1. Disable Hardware Input/Output in Sound Settings#

Disable Voicemeeter In 1/2/3/4/5 during playback
Disable Voicemeeter Out A1/A2/A3/A4/A5 during recording

These are all hardware-related and can be ignored directly. If you don't see these after installation, just ignore it.

For the Banana version, you can also disable Voicemeeter VAIO3 Input / Voicemeeter Out B3, as these two channels are only available in the Potato version.

2. Set Default Playback and Recording Devices#

Set Voicemeeter Input as the default output device
Set Voicemeeter AUX Input as the auxiliary output device (for sounds that need to be split)
Set Voicemeeter Out B1 as the default input device

3. Set Default Input/Output Format#

In Windows sound settings, set all default inputs and outputs to 2 channels, 24-bit, 48000 Hz.
If the configuration is lower, you can change it to 44100 Hz.

4. Set A1 Output Device to ASIO Focusrite USB ASIO#

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5. Set Input Device #1#

Prefer WDM devices for better latency.
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6. Set Channel Forwarding#

Configure as shown in the image below.
Enable forwarding for Stereo Input 1 to A1 for monitoring (the monitored sound is the microphone sound).
The input in Virtual Inputs needs to be monitored through A1 to hear the main output sound; this sound will not be transmitted to others via B1 microphone.
Enable forwarding for Aux B1, set the output device for background music and accompaniment that needs to be split to Aux Input, and forward it to B1 microphone through this tool, ultimately passing it on to others.
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Rack Connection Settings#

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At this point, the configuration of VoiceMeeter is temporarily complete; let's continue configuring Studio One.

Studio One Configuration#

1. Input/Output Settings#

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Also, set the sample rate in the general settings of this window to match the previously set rate (I set it to 48 kHz, 24 Bit).

2. Track Settings#

Add three audio tracks: one for the microphone, one for music/accompaniment, and one for other outputs.
After setting it up as shown below, the basic configuration is complete; you can add effects as needed.
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Summary#

This setup allows the sound that the computer normally plays (Input) not to be transmitted to the virtual microphone B1, thus preventing others from hearing it.
To ensure that the sound heard by others can be actively set, the output device of the software should be set to Aux Input.

For a more advanced setup, you can add RVC real-time voice-changing effects by simply adding a track in Studio One. However, this requires an additional virtual patch cable plugin, which can be addressed if needed.
If you want to understand the specific principles of the tools, you can check the reference link below; Knight Doudou's video is very well done.

Reference Link#

Bilibili Premiere Computer Audio Tool VoiceMeeter Detailed Explanation - From Beginner to Expert + Computer Recording Live Case Demonstration

This article is synchronized and updated by Mix Space to xLog.
The original link is https://blog.lolita.best/posts/gotagota/studio-one-voicemeeter-virtual-patch-cable-process

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