Bug: Kit Samples Switch On Their Own Using Overbridge

[IronCobra]

Alright, here are the steps to reproduce the issue I’ve been referring to. I’ve confirmed this only occurs when using overbridge…specifically when using it as a plugin within Ableton. This may also occur using other DAWs. Also, I’ve only ever used overbridge with the usb cable connected to my computer before powering my unit on. Currently testing hot swapping the usb cable once the unit has already been powered on.

Bug Description: Kit Samples Switch On Their Own Using Overbridge

I just upgraded to the latest overbridge version. Wondering if they indirectly fixed this issue with it. I’m hoping so, since the last thing I want to do is send my machine in and be without it for months. I’ll be testing this extensively and will update with findings. If anyone wants to try this, go bananas. At the very least, this issue will documented here and hopefully it can help someone else.

1. Ensure an active Ableton session is loaded with Overbridge connected and engaged and signal is routed to record each individual track within Live
2. Ensure your AR is connected to your computer via USB before powering on the unit
3. Power on the unit
4. Go to Settings > Input From > MIDI Config > Port Config and ensure everything is enabled. Then, go to Port Config and ensure Input From/Output To are enabled. Also, ensure Sync is enabled.
5. Operate the AR unit as normal. Power OFF/ON the unit as normal. At this point, there is a chance that immediately following powering the unit on, the samples in the active kit become swapped with other random samples within the +Drive. This can also occur with src engine parameters, but is less frequent.
6. Attempt to record a phrase or sequence into Ableton. The record mode within the overbridge plugin doesnt matter. No sync, sync + transport, etc.
7. Notice that when disengaging the record button within Ableton, the BD and CP pads mute themselves

Thanks to anyone who has any feedback or info on this!

[B_LD]

@IronCobra

• Operate the AR unit as normal. Power OFF/ON the unit as normal. At this point, there is a chance that immediately following powering the unit on, the samples in the active kit become swapped with other random samples within the +Drive. This can also occur with src engine parameters, but is less frequent.

Hi! Not sure if this adds anything useful, but something that appears to be very similar has been reported before for A4 and AR.

AR 2 new project after load playing previous project sound

Hi, Usually I would not post something pertaining to another machine, but as the same bug happened to me (and someone else) on my A4 MKII, maybe it’s relevant. Maybe in the last firmware for flagships (AR & A4) something linked to the way projects are saved has been messed up? A different take: If you’re using samples those take a little longer to load on the AR and can therefore lead to project sounding incorrectly the first few seconds if played right after loading.

Analog Four/Keys OS 1.51: bug reports

Not sure if it’s been mentioned before but when I power off the machine then on again (hours later), sounds are often out of place (one time I had what seemed like sounds from an adjacent project, another time it’s just my last tweaks that aren’t saved, LFO, etc). I have to save a kit for any pattern I make a modification in or it’s at risk. Maybe it’s just me misunderstanding kits. Edit: can’t reproduce for now. Must have messed up a kit myself.

[sjvl]

OK I probably cannot troubleshoot appropriately because I run logic pro. I did follow your steps as closely as possible and could not recreate the issue. But again, Mac OS 10.15.7 and the AR via overbridge probably not helpful! Sam