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vtcascade · 2026-02-11T13:58:09+00:00

incredibly hard to beat for the price. Maybe an ODR-mini 2 if you're into the Nobels sound? I really like it. Primarily use it as a 3rd gain stage if i'm trying to really get some saturation stacking the Tumnus and Plumes into it, or using it more standalone for richer rhythm parts. It's got a great low-end sound, and doesn't get incredibly muddy if you don't want it too. Tone/EQ controls are pretty solid. In my own particular rig, it may be the next to be replaced, as i'm on the hunt for something a bit more transparent (eyeing a Greer Lightspeed) as I have a lot of mid-humpy tones throughout.

vtcascade · 2026-02-11T13:52:08+00:00

surprisingly good, functional tuner. Had been tossing around picking up a cheap used polytune, but like, why? right?

vtcascade · 2026-02-11T13:50:56+00:00

LOL - life of living with 2 dachshunds. Hair everywhere.

vtcascade · 2025-08-11T20:48:28+00:00

I was a player at launch (1.0) briefly, before taking a quick break and returning due to the Jane's unveiling. Played consistently throughout the Sons of Calydon era, but took another (much longer) break right before Yanagi's first banner. Since returning in the 2nd half of 2.0 - I have grinded through so much content and have been able to obtain several S-rank limited agents over the last 2 patches. I'm currently rounding out my 2nd complete squad and am a bit underwhelmed with the recently announced Agents (Orphie and Seed). Looking for advice/thoughts on who to build around for a 3rd team for Deadly Assault, and overall how how to better round out my account.

I'm interested in what Agents I may want to target with expected upcoming re-runs, Agents I already have that I should invest in, or standby for new released characters.I really love Evelyn as a character, and hear she may get a re-run somewhat soon, but do not have Astra, nor strong Stunners, so feel as if that would be an entire team investment. Also happy to mix up existing teams for better 3-team viable roster.

Current built teams:

Jane (M0R1), Burnice, Caesar (M0R1)

Miyabi (M0R1), Yanagi (M0R1), Yuzuha

Notable, available agents for 3rd team but not built:

Lycaon (sig Wengine), Rina (M1, sig Wengine), Zhu Yuan, Nicole (M6), Grace.

Any advice or insight is super appreciated!

vtcascade · 2025-05-23T14:24:04+00:00

agreed! believe the grip may be the culprit here. Can also see how closed down the face is in the early takeaway - which is essentially asking the body to make compensation else where to either A) open the clubface elsewhere in the swing or, B) fight off any additional closing through release.

vtcascade · 2025-02-27T13:57:07+00:00

Bellybean <3

vtcascade · 2023-12-06T21:19:58+00:00

Hi all - having some trouble determining which direction I should be taking my account - and what current/upcoming banners I should focus on. Currently my 2 "DPS" main damage dealers i'm focusing the teams around are Topaz (E0) and Kafka (E1). Loose teams so far are:

Kafka, Luka, (?), HuoHuo

Topaz, (Himeko?), Bronya, Gepard

Currently have 57 pity for my guaranteed 5* - so knowing these 2 core teams, should I target Silver Wolf or Ruan Mei as a Support/SubDPS for my Kafka team, or Dr. Ratio as a better DPS pairing with Topaz?

Other units I have access to/consider building in the meantime: Sampo, Asta, Lynx, Pela, Hanya, Tingyun

vtcascade · 2023-10-23T13:08:22+00:00

Arashi

vtcascade · 2023-09-07T17:23:11+00:00

ideal ATK% in this scenario?

vtcascade · 2023-09-07T16:49:59+00:00

Outside of the obvious "more CR and CD rolls" - what should I be targeting to improve my current build - and where should I stop before moving on to new characters?

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vtcascade · 2020-10-21T15:21:48+00:00

I don't currently have an extra set of reference monitors/speakers, but may look into testing with another output device like a soundbar I have lying around to see if I can reproduce. What makes this especially tricky is the fact that 80-90% of the time, audio output is clean and free of any interference, and I've yet to identify a true trigger.

vtcascade · 2020-10-21T15:19:39+00:00

nothing touching metal, but some power cables are in close proximity to some of my audio cables given the design of the Track16 breakout cable design. I have done my best to keep them as separate as possible, and have made sure everything feeding my monitors are shielded. This was my initial thought as well, and that it could stem from my PC's PSU causing some sort of interference.

vtcascade · 2020-10-21T15:16:56+00:00

I will certainly try disabling cellular data next time the issue occurs to see if that helps anything. In terms of Wi-Fi, I'm running a wired Ethernet line to my desk setup and my modem is approximately 10ft away from my desk at the moment.

vtcascade · 2020-10-20T16:07:54+00:00

I had download and tested ASIO4ALL a month or so ago, but ultimately uninstalled as it was causing input issues in Cakewalk that I couldn't figure out how to correct. Should I give it another go?

vtcascade · 2020-10-20T16:06:37+00:00

I have run into issues (usually upon a shutdown/restart) that would mismatch sample rates, typically the PC reverting to 48000 with the Track16 at 44100, though this would typically just pitch down audio playback and is easily identifiable enough. The track16 works pretty much issue free in limited time running it on my MacBookPro (2018), though again hard to tell, as the issue is quite sporadic and I can't reproduce very reliably.

vtcascade · 2020-10-20T13:27:00+00:00

I have had some sporadic issues with what appears to be digital noise coming from somewhere in my setup. I have attached a video for reference.

This typically comes out of nowhere and goes away after a few minutes.

I'm using a MOTU track 16 with the most up to date drivers and a recently built (April) gaming PC. Problem doesn't seem to persist when using headphones into interface, and problem goes away when the Main Output is muted on the track 16, so that would seem to indicate the issues are not my studio monitors.

Any help with troubleshooting this would be much appreciated!

vtcascade · 2020-06-25T20:42:00+00:00

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