I agree with Noel; it sounds like a trial plugin that expired.

It sounded regular, as in every so often.

I was going to suggest DPC Latency Checker, but the playback never varied. Just in case, try downloading DPC Latency Checker. It says it isn't for Windows 10 but run it anyway and see if you get red spikes where you hear static.


BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.