Try the Trim knob in the VST(i) window.

It is also possible to put PGPeakLimit on the track and have a peak limiter boost the output of the synth.

What do your meters tell you?
If you insert the PGRTA plugin after the synth in the VST window does it look like a good signal, or pretty feeble?

Also, having to pan things to a certain side to hear your synth hints that your synth output is on the other side .. why? Generally a VST synth would record centered and in stereo.

If you are in RB (the above assumes you are), are you using MONO or Stereo tracks when you record?
Does the input signal in the VU match the side you are recording? (L/R)

Personally I have not experienced this issue so I'm asking a lot of questions.

Which VST synth are you trying to use?

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This has always been the case since I started with like 2009 or whenever I first got RB.


That's a long time, especially since it sounds like a set up issue.
Knowing how you work may help. How do you play the VST synth?
Does it happen after recording the track (during playback) also?
In other words, if you record it does it still play back at a low level?
Or just while actually playing/recording the track?

If they are different during playback than recording, we'll have more questions on your equipment/routing. .. and Drivers

Last edited by rharv; 12/10/18 02:03 PM.
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