Host-Sync PDC Problem

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iamluie
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Host-Sync PDC Problem

Post by iamluie » Wed Dec 03, 2025 10:41 am

I just switched from FL Studio to Ableton because I thought it was the better DAW — turns out the workflow is better, but one very crucial issue is making me seriously reconsider my purchase.

Ableton doesn’t correctly compensate the host sync position when a high-latency plugin is placed before it. Because of that, LFO/grid tools like ShaperBox or Efx Motions run out of sync. How is this even still a problem in 2025? And is there any indication that Ableton is working on fixing this? Other DAWs manage it just fine.
If I had known this beforehand, I honestly wouldn’t have bought it… it’s kind of insane.

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cotdagoo
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Re: Host-Sync PDC Problem

Post by cotdagoo » Sat Dec 06, 2025 4:35 pm

guess you didn't do much research? idk what to tell ya.. pretty well known around here.

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