Exported MP3 is rhythmically off
On the exported MP3 at 0:55, the last four 8th notes of the toms in bar 47 are slightly rhythmically off. Please compare to the MS file, which is correct. I've exported this file twice and keep encountering this problem.
It seems uploading an MP3 isn't allowed, so the MP3 can be heard at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cJyQkIOONvutgFrvPGvHGsPG9rlZI034/view?…
Another (completely different) issue: when I tried to log onto the forum to post this, I clicked the Log In button (upper right) multiple times, and also the "Log in to post new content in the forum" button multiple times but wasn't able to log in. I'm using Windows 10 with Firefox. After awhile I tried Chrome, which worked (unfortunately, since I no longer use it).
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Comments
Sounds like something might be going on taking up resources.
No lag on my system.
Tell us what you are running MuseScore on.
In reply to Sounds like something might… by bobjp
Thanks, but it can't be a lag, because it sounds the same every time on the MP3. You have to listen pretty closely to hear the problem.
It's pretty obvious to me since I hear subtleties of rhythm that others don't.
In reply to Thanks, but it can't be a… by darkstream
As a drummer, I know what you mean.
I just listened to yours. it is off, for sure.
In reply to As a drummer, I know what… by bobjp
Thanks for listening. I'm running MS on Windows 10.
I guess no one else has a solution for this? Seems like a possible bug?
In reply to Thanks for listening. I'm… by darkstream
If we see a problem, we can suggest a solution (or workaround).
But I also exported your score as MP3 and no problem occurred.
In reply to If we see a problem, we can… by Ziya Mete Demircan
I listened to your MP3 and agree. But did you listen to my original MP3? Can you figure out why it happens to me?
In reply to I listened to your MP3 and… by darkstream
Of course I listened to what you uploaded, and I wanted to test it in my own environment.
But there was no problem in my tests. <= Here is the problem
If we(*1) are unable to reproduce a problem, there is no way we can suggest a solution.
* we = users who are testing the problem to reproduce it.
After all, I can only make predictions that might not work.
The suggestion(s) that came to my mind (but suspect it will work because it could not be verified):
In reply to Of course I listened to what… by Ziya Mete Demircan
Yes. In order to try to recreate your problem we need to know what sound font you are using and a bit more about your system specs.
In reply to Yes. In order to try to… by bobjp
The only soundfont I'm using is MuseScore_General.sf3.
What else can I tell you about my system specs?
In reply to Of course I listened to what… by Ziya Mete Demircan
I guess I could replace the soundfont I'm using, though I'm only using the standard-issue MuseScore General font:
I'm not using Zerberus:
In reply to I guess I could replace the… by darkstream
I'm using the HQ version of that font. Which you would have to download from MuseScore. I think the main difference is that that the HQ version has expressive versions of some instruments that will allow single note dynamics. I.E. dim. or crescendo in one note.
I was thinking more along the line of your not trying to run Musescore on a Surface Go or something. The laptop I run is an i5, 8gb ram, 1tb SSD. 64bit Musescore on a 64bit machine.
In reply to I'm using the HQ version of… by bobjp
The regular soundfont has single note dynamics too.
The HQ soundfont has some additional sounds for string sections for example
In reply to I'm using the HQ version of… by bobjp
Thanks; I'm running it on a fast laptop with 8GB ram, at least i5, 1tb SSD, 64bit etc. Very fast. I can't imagine my computer being the issue.
I'm clutching at straws really in the hope that something will show up. I listened to the upload a few times but couldn't hear it myself – but I'm not a drummer.
In reply to What bitrate are you… by yonah_ag
I have a new-ish Windows desktop which is way faster than the average laptop. The problem isn't likely to be my computer.
How do I figure out bitrate?
I'm using MS 3.
In reply to I have a new-ish Windows… by darkstream
Agreed, unlikely to be computer.
Does this happen during playback in MuseScore, or only in an exported mp3? How about other formats?
As an experiment you might add 4 measures at the end and copy the last 4 measures into them.
Have you cleared the cache in Firefox lately?
In reply to Does this happen during… by bobjp
Only on an exported MP3. Haven't tried other formats.
Just did a little experiment by removing the Hammond Organ from the arrangement, and had no problems with the new exported MP3. I tried this because I previously had a similar issue in which the organ seemed to interfere with correct timing in an exported MP3.
But this is particularly odd because the organ isn't playing during the parts in question.
Could it be that this is the cause?
P.S. Next I will try clearing the cache.
In reply to Only on an exported MP3. … by darkstream
Well, I see no Hammond Organ in the General font. That's why I used Rock Organ. I may have used a different drum kit, also.
In reply to Only on an exported MP3. … by darkstream
You could try a different organ in the arrangement, just to confirm whether it is somehow the Hammond. It's looking possible since you've had problems with it before.
In reply to Only on an exported MP3. … by darkstream
It might be worth loading the MP3 into Audacity with, and without, the Hammond as you should see clearly if there's any difference in the waveform. You should be able to see exactly when the drum beats happen. This would confirm what you are hearing and perhaps quantify it.