Logic Pro X direct monitoring sounds better than recorded audio

Hi all,

I've noticed a weird problem w/ Logic Pro X: My Direct Monitoring Signal sounds way better, than the actually recorded file. It is not a direct vs. software monitoring issue.

I've done some research online and found several people and threads with this very same issue. It's minute, but audible.

Apparently it is a controversial topic, so I tried to make a null test, with ... well let's say fairly confusing results:

https://youtu.be/aw0sBC16ve4

You can Download the sound files here:

New Null Test - Direct Monitorng / Logic Signal

Thanks for your help!

Kind Regards

Posted on Sep 21, 2026 7:14 AM

4 replies

yoyoBen

Level 4 (3,827 points)

Sep 22, 2026 2:53 AM in response to joefromla1985

I don't have a solution, and I don't know what's going on.
I don't hear any "metallic" sound, but I'm listen at home not in the studio.
The files have a tiny difference in volume, around 0.4 to 0.5 dB
Even your vari-speed is set to 0.00% , I reccomend to use "Keep Tempo" mode, unless you need something special.

joefromla1985 Author

Level 1 (4 points)

Sep 22, 2026 8:46 AM in response to yoyoBen

I was able to null it eventually, so the initial premise of the post is wrong. Therefore please be so kind and delete the thread to not further confuse people. Thank you very much! Also for your help!

joefromla1985 Author

Level 1 (4 points)

Sep 22, 2026 3:14 AM in response to joefromla1985

Hi guys, I think this is solved. Can you please delete the Thread?

Thank you!

yoyoBen

Level 4 (3,827 points)

Sep 22, 2026 7:13 AM in response to joefromla1985

The purpose of a forum is to provide solutions, even if the problem has already been solved. How did you solve it? What caused your issue?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361927