Ableton crackling

1. How do I fix crackling in Ableton?
2. Why is Ableton skipping?
3. What is buffer size in Ableton?
4. How do I reduce buffer size in Ableton?

How do I fix crackling in Ableton?

2. Adjust the Audio preferences

1. Open Live's Preferences → Audio.
2. Raise the buffer size. Find the sweet spot just above where the crackles and audio dropouts stop.
3. Always use a value expressed in powers of two; 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024.
4. Reduce the In/Out sample rate to 44100 samples.

Why is Ableton skipping?

When Ableton tries to process too many audio elements at the same time, the resulting bottleneck causes the audio output to freeze intermittently, creating a skipping sound. To get rid of skipping in Ableton, install an ASIO driver for your soundcard, and render MIDI tracks to audio.

What is buffer size in Ableton?

We recommend using a buffer size of one of the following: 128, 256, 512 or 1024 samples. It's possible to set the Buffer size in Live's preferences → Audio Tab, however depending on your interface, you might need to click on Hardware Settings to make the adjustment in the audio interface preferences.

How do I reduce buffer size in Ableton?

To change the buffer size/sample rate:

1. Open Live's Preferences and go to the Audio tab.
2. Click the 'Hardware Setup' button.
3. Change the Buffer Size or Sample Rate in the control panel of the audio interface itself.