How To Fix "No Sound" Coming From Plugins!

Created by John Mike, Modified on Sat, 28 Jun at 5:28 PM by John Mike

No Sound Coming From My Plugin—How Do I Fix This?

If your plugin isn’t making any sound, or has suddenly stopped producing audio, try these troubleshooting steps:

1. Check Your Sample Folder Location

Open the plugin’s settings and confirm that your sample folder is connected.
If you see “no samples connected” (or the folder is empty), reconnect the correct sample folder.
This can happen if you moved, deleted, or disconnected an external drive containing your samples.
After reconnecting, close and reopen the plugin to reload your samples.

2. Verify MIDI Channel Settings

Make sure your MIDI controller is transmitting on the correct channel (usually MIDI Channel 1).
In plugins like Peculiar Sounds, check the Layer Mixer or MIDI channel settings for each layer—ensure the sound layer is set to the same channel as your MIDI controller.
If you’re still not getting sound, check your actual MIDI controller’s channel settings. Sometimes these can change accidentally.

3. Check MIDI Controller & DAW Settings

Confirm that your MIDI controller is connected and recognized by your DAW or standalone plugin.
Double-check your DAW’s MIDI input routing and settings to ensure it’s receiving from the correct MIDI device and channel.

4. Review Audio Device Settings

In standalone mode, open your plugin’s audio settings and make sure the correct audio interface is selected.
Example: If you recently used Zoom or another program, your audio output might have changed.
In plugin mode (inside your DAW), the audio device is set by the DAW itself—check your DAW’s audio output preferences.

5. Other Tips

If you see meters moving but hear no sound, your output device might be muted or set incorrectly.
Try restarting your plugin, DAW, and/or your computer after making changes.