Waveform looks blocky like Minecraft

[JHRedden]

Help please. At certain level of zoomed views, those I use most often, my waveform looks blocky rather than sharp and detailed. When I zoom way out and in is returns to normal. Just started today and happened in both '18 and '17. Any ideas?

Thanks

[ryclark]

Never come across that problem before. Can you post a picture here for us to see?

[JHRedden · Accepted solution]

It was a surprise to me. After loading 17 and again trying to run the file through it did the same thing. I had to start editing this file for an audio book I'm trying to complete, under the gun to finish. So, I decided to edit best I can from a macro and micro where it actually worked. Then, after all that, when I began and clicked to actually edit out some room tone, Viola! it immediately returned to normal and has been all day.

Thanks for your interest. I do not know the cause or cure, but am grateful.

John

[JHRedden]

I did not think of saving a screenshot. That amazes me too:)

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

Have you tried updating your video driver?

[JHRedden]

Good question. I had to replace my graphics card recently and after this there was an update, but it did not change anything.

Strangely, when I dove on in to edit it finally snapped out of it and has bee fine all day.

Thanks for your interest.

John

[Jerry30223630bsrx]

I understand your concern about the blocky appearance of your waveform at certain zoom levels. This issue can be frustrating, but there are a few potential solutions you can try:

1. Display settings: Check your display settings to ensure that your screen resolution is set to the recommended level. Sometimes, lower screen resolutions can cause images and graphics to appear pixelated or blocky.

2. Graphics card driver: Update your graphics card driver to the latest version. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause visual anomalies. Visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer and look for driver updates specific to your model.

3. Application settings: In your audio editing software, check for any specific settings related to waveform rendering or display quality. Experiment with different settings or reset the preferences to their default values to see if it resolves the issue.

4. System resources: Insufficient system resources, such as available memory or processing power, can impact the rendering of complex graphics. Close any unnecessary applications or processes running in the background to free up resources and see if it improves the waveform display.

5. File compatibility: Ensure that the audio file you're working with is of high quality and compatible with your audio editing software. Low-quality or compressed audio files can sometimes affect the visual representation of waveforms.

If the issue persists after trying these steps, it might be helpful to reach out to the software's technical support team or user community for further assistance. They may have specific insights or troubleshooting steps tailored to your software version and setup.

Remember to provide detailed information about your operating system, software versions, and any recent changes or updates that might be relevant to the issue. This will help the support team or community members better understand the problem and provide more accurate guidance.

I hope these suggestions help in resolving the blocky waveform issue. Best of luck, and if you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

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