How to fix audio delay when recording

If you feel like your voice isn't matching up with the beat, you may likely be experiencing some audio delay (also known as "audio latency") while recording. Many Android phones have latency issues because the way the phone is built causes audio delay. If you are using an iOS device, recording while wearing Bluetooth headphones can cause a recording delay.

Here are recommendations and steps to help with the audio delay you are experiencing on your device.

Use wired headphones

We recommend recording with a pair of wired earbuds or over-the-ear headphones. Voloco works best for all devices when you do this.

Turn off Vocal Monitoring

You can turn off vocal monitoring so the delay doesn't distract you. The vocal monitoring icon looks like a pair of headphones. You can tap the icon to turn off vocal monitoring.

Use Time Shift

You can fix the delay between the backing track and vocals after you record by using Time Shift. To access Time Shift, tap on a vocal segment and select "Time Shift." You'll then be able to shift the vocal segment ahead or behind the beat in millisecond increments.

Check your default Time Shift settings

Your Default Time Shift settings may have been altered. To reset them, tap the gear/treble icon in the top right corner of the screen when in a project. Then, tap "Default Time Shift" at the bottom and press "Reset". This should reset your Wired Time Shift Value to -20ms and your Bluetooth Time Shift Value to -200ms.

Watch this video on our official YouTube channel for a more in-depth look at avoiding audio delay while recording.