Elektron Musical Instruments

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<sinistersound@h...> wrote:
> 
> 
> I just got my machine drum.  I have a problem though.  When I boost 
> the signal to acceptable recording levels, the machine drum 
produces 
> alot of "hiss".  Too much really.  Surely there must be another way 
> to route the signal, skipping the effects or something.  If the 
> machine drum is actually as noises as mine is, I will have to sell 
> it.  I love the sounds and the way it works, I simply can't charge 
> people fees and record this kind of noise.  It isn't that is is 
> CRAZY loud hiss, but enough to where it stands out in my studio.  
> Could it be this version of the machine drum?  Has anyone else had 
> this kind of problem?  email me!  sinistersound@h...
> 
> Frank

the MD has a hiss problem regardless of the soundcard. when I turn 
the machine on with no input machines active the noise floor is fine. 
as soon as an input machine is selected and activated there is hiss. 
after deactivating an input machine the hiss remains.