Stupidest question ever, but...

[gregtzu]

Hello,
I am completely new to Ableton as I just downloaded the Live Intro Demo. I can't get any sound and I am just trying to run it out of my computer speakers. I have selected the correct (and only) driver in the audio preferences. The volume is on. I have taken a drum beat and looped it. The meters show that sound is being produced but I can't hear it. I know that it is something insanely simple, but any advice would be a great help! Thank you.

[rdevries]

can you get sound from other applications like iTunes?
if not then check the volumesetting of your soundcard.

[gregtzu]

yes, i can. i don't know what is up. but thanks!

[SubFunk]

yes, i can. i don't know what is up. but thanks!

did you selected not just the right driver but also the right I/O card...? you need to activate the I/Os in ableton as well... maybe check again in live's preferences the audi settings.

[gregtzu]

Hi. I checked the Input and the Output configurations and they seem to be good (there is only one option for the output anyway). When I try to consult the lesson on configuring the audio it says "It will take us about ten minutes to configure everything..." I don't know what this is referring to, because I can't seem to this configuration process. Unless, I have already done it. Anyway, I'm still stumped...

[gregtzu]

Hi. Thanks! I don't know what is up. I just configured the audio. Everything seems to be good. All my other audio (iTunes, system sounds) are working. What's killing me is that I know it is something simple...

[gregtzu]

Hi. Sorry. I'm running OSX 10.5.8 and the sound card is the Core Audio(if that is correct). Whatever came with the computer. Thank you!

[8O]

If you go to Live's Preferences, the audio tab, and click the button for test tone... do you hear anything?

[Hidden Driveways]

Live > Live's Preferences > Audio tab > Output: Built-In Audio

[ciw]

Have you selected the correct output as well as the correct driver and card?

This is done from the drop-down box on the master channel.

When that's done then the tiny tiny vu meters in that box should be flashing up and down too.

[ciw]

Also have you closed all other apps before launching ableton. I see you are on a mac, however on my pc sometimes winamp doesn't let go of the soundcard if it was started up first, so ableton can't make any noise.

[liquidcool]

Although simple, alway worth checking the cross fader position!

[gregtzu]

Hello everyone. Thank you for all of your replies. No luck, however. Yes, I can hear the tone. Everything should be working, but...
As I said before, I know it's something so simple... Thanks again!

[8O]

Ok, so you can hear the test tone... that's a start, means your audio settings are correct.

Maybe post a screenshot when it's playing and the meters showing...?

[gregtzu]

Hi. How do I post a screen shot?