[Audio] Sped up and Crackling Audio after resuming from Sleep Mode (FFVI PIXEL REMASTER)

[sigg]

On the Beta patch. Ever since the most recent update, audio gets sped up and crackles after resuming a game from Sleep mode. Only been able to replicate it on FFVI Pixel Remaster but probably applies to other games. Also noticed some audio crackling with just general use of Steam Deck, probably a Pulseaudio quirck. Seems odd SteamOS launched with Pulseaudio by default, Pipewire seems more consistant with eliminating audio crackling.

[Zombie]

Noticed that too on a few of my games today.

[icyjiub]

I was getting this a TON about a month ago in Persona 4 and Serious Sam Fusion, but haven't, at least since the refresh rate change beta got pushed out.

Since then I got it once in Persona 4 but it fixed itself.

[DarkEmpire]

Originally posted by sigg:

On the Beta patch. Ever since the most recent update, audio gets sped up and crackles after resuming a game from Sleep mode. Only been able to replicate it on FFVI Pixel Remaster but probably applies to other games. Also noticed some audio crackling with just general use of Steam Deck, probably a Pulseaudio quirck. Seems odd SteamOS launched with Pulseaudio by default, Pipewire seems more consistant with eliminating audio crackling.

Do you mean like this?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3tbJh2Bh6L4

[Davilos]

I had this happen for Super Lucky’s Tale, which doesn’t have a verification rating yet but otherwise plays perfectly.

[DarkEmpire]

Originally posted by Davilos:

I had this happen for Super Lucky’s Tale, which doesn’t have a verification rating yet but otherwise plays perfectly.

Sometimes sound of Left act wierd., it's stop for a half sec or bit lower volume, and make a noticeable effect or completely

so don't know if this is hardware or software is
there is no real test for it

[pixelcowboy79]

I've gotten the crackling audio too.

[DarkEmpire]

Lets hope that valve fix this soon

[sigg]

Originally posted by DarkEmpire_NL:

Originally posted by sigg:

On the Beta patch. Ever since the most recent update, audio gets sped up and crackles after resuming a game from Sleep mode. Only been able to replicate it on FFVI Pixel Remaster but probably applies to other games. Also noticed some audio crackling with just general use of Steam Deck, probably a Pulseaudio quirck. Seems odd SteamOS launched with Pulseaudio by default, Pipewire seems more consistant with eliminating audio crackling.

Do you mean like this?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3tbJh2Bh6L4

It's not quite like that, a bit worse and only when you resume from sleep. I've actually not encountered it recently and thought Valve patched it with the most recent beta update where it says "Fixed PipeWire and Steam failing to elevate their thread priorities", (also apparently SteamOS uses Pipewire which I didn't realize). You posted an emulation video, and audio crackling in emulation is a pretty common problem. You may need to tweak your emulator settings.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/3297210455204145216

[DarkEmpire]

Originally posted by sigg:

Originally posted by DarkEmpire_NL:

Do you mean like this?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3tbJh2Bh6L4

It's not quite like that, a bit worse and only when you resume from sleep. I've actually not encountered it recently and thought Valve patched it with the most recent beta update where it says "Fixed PipeWire and Steam failing to elevate their thread priorities", (also apparently SteamOS uses Pipewire which I didn't realize). You posted an emulation video, and audio crackling in emulation is a pretty common problem. You may need to tweak your emulator settings.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/3297210455204145216

This version of sonic It's not emulated, it's from the store itself.
This was also 1 of the example I could show, Like with sonic lastworld or batman game I almost get the same result with all of my games. ''Left speaker''

Only with adventure 2 it's was worse with cracks added.

[sigg]

Originally posted by DarkEmpire_NL:

Originally posted by sigg:

It's not quite like that, a bit worse and only when you resume from sleep. I've actually not encountered it recently and thought Valve patched it with the most recent beta update where it says "Fixed PipeWire and Steam failing to elevate their thread priorities", (also apparently SteamOS uses Pipewire which I didn't realize). You posted an emulation video, and audio crackling in emulation is a pretty common problem. You may need to tweak your emulator settings.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/3297210455204145216

This version of sonic It's not emulated, it's from the store itself.
This was also 1 of the example I could show, Like with sonic lastworld or batman game I almost get the same result with all of my games. ''Left speaker''

Only with adventure 2 it's was worse with cracks added.

Hmm yeah difficult to tell if it's software or hardware then. You could try accessing your settings from Desktop mode and testing the speakers from the "Audio" tab. If you still hear crackling it could be hardware and require RMA.

[DarkEmpire]

Originally posted by sigg:

Originally posted by DarkEmpire_NL:

This version of sonic It's not emulated, it's from the store itself.
This was also 1 of the example I could show, Like with sonic lastworld or batman game I almost get the same result with all of my games. ''Left speaker''

Only with adventure 2 it's was worse with cracks added.

Hmm yeah difficult to tell if it's software or hardware then. You could try accessing your settings from Desktop mode and testing the speakers from the "Audio" tab. If you still hear crackling it could be hardware and require RMA.

I made some video of it, what i got
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJo5ETBmjV8&list=PLDF-3WXSvibPNq68BzolqmYnTCMywgjDS&index=2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg7qSzLpreE&list=PLDF-3WXSvibPNq68BzolqmYnTCMywgjDS&index=3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tbJh2Bh6L4&list=PLDF-3WXSvibPNq68BzolqmYnTCMywgjDS&index=1

I sended this to support,
And told me to wait for this,

[sigg]

Originally posted by DarkEmpire_NL:

Originally posted by sigg:

Hmm yeah difficult to tell if it's software or hardware then. You could try accessing your settings from Desktop mode and testing the speakers from the "Audio" tab. If you still hear crackling it could be hardware and require RMA.

I made some video of it, what i got
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJo5ETBmjV8&list=PLDF-3WXSvibPNq68BzolqmYnTCMywgjDS&index=2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg7qSzLpreE&list=PLDF-3WXSvibPNq68BzolqmYnTCMywgjDS&index=3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tbJh2Bh6L4&list=PLDF-3WXSvibPNq68BzolqmYnTCMywgjDS&index=1

I sended this to support,
And told me to wait for this,

It's more than likely a hardware issue, but you could also try running it with GE-Proton as a troubleshooting step since those older games might have unresolved audio issues.

1. In desktop mode, download ProtonUp-QT
2. Launch the program, click "Add Version" and add the latest edition of GE-Proton
3. In game mode, under game properties, edit the game properties and under "Use a compatibility tool" or something to that effect, select that version of GE-Proton you downloaded and launch.

[DarkEmpire]

Originally posted by sigg:

Originally posted by DarkEmpire_NL:

I made some video of it, what i got
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJo5ETBmjV8&list=PLDF-3WXSvibPNq68BzolqmYnTCMywgjDS&index=2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg7qSzLpreE&list=PLDF-3WXSvibPNq68BzolqmYnTCMywgjDS&index=3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tbJh2Bh6L4&list=PLDF-3WXSvibPNq68BzolqmYnTCMywgjDS&index=1

I sended this to support,
And told me to wait for this,

It's more than likely a hardware issue, but you could also try running it with GE-Proton as a troubleshooting step since those older games might have unresolved audio issues.

1. In desktop mode, download ProtonUp-QT
2. Launch the program, click "Add Version" and add the latest edition of GE-Proton
3. In game mode, under game properties, edit the game properties and under "Use a compatibility tool" or something to that effect, select that version of GE-Proton you downloaded and launch.

Did not work

but i got a support response for this

''Some games are mixed louder than others, and at higher volume settings some content may trigger the audio system to apply speaker protection. This may distort or disrupt some sounds at higher volume levels but is not a cause for concern. If you're experiencing issues, we recommend turning the volume down a notch or two.''


So conclusion.
Valve need to adress ''protection' higher tolerance

[ToysRsus]

Originally posted by sigg:

On the Beta patch. Ever since the most recent update, audio gets sped up and crackles after resuming a game from Sleep mode.

I had crackling sound today in Nier: Automata after waking up. After restarting the game, it was gone. It happened for the first time after about 30 hours and numerous wake-ups. I am in the normal branch.

[DarkEmpire]

Originally posted by ToysRsus:

Originally posted by sigg:

On the Beta patch. Ever since the most recent update, audio gets sped up and crackles after resuming a game from Sleep mode.

I had crackling sound today in Nier: Automata after waking up. After restarting the game, it was gone. It happened for the first time after about 30 hours and numerous wake-ups. I am in the normal branch.

Support told me, when audio is increance in recent update. Audio protecction in steam deck only wil ''Kick-in'' so you wil get wierd audio glitch :turn of for a micro sec or cracks that kind of things