All my levels are perfect except the metronome is virtually silent

Hello there! I am remaking my little recording setup and am experiencing some difficulties with the metronome in Logic. I am using a Mac Mini with a Scarlett 2i2 as my audio interface. I am using the Focusrite as my audio output, with a pair of wired 3.5mm aux apple earbuds using an adapter.


I also have a MIDI keyboard connected.


All my levels are perfect in logic, and my scarlett 2i2 is set to the middle for everything. Despite this, I cannot make the metronome loud enough to hear at all. If I turn up any settings within logic the metronome starts to peak and sound terrible. If I turn up my scarlett I have to make the piano -30 db to match it. It is entirely impossible to hear the metronome and play at the same time. Anything I do to make the metronome louder results in peaking or horrible quality. Otherwise I have to lower everything so quiet I literally cannot hear anything. I am going crazy and just want to make some music!


Below is a picture showing that my keyboard levels are low but my metronome is maxed. In my earbuds the piano is reasonable and the metronome is a feint whisper of a click.


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Posted on Jun 18, 2025 02:54 PM

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Jun 18, 2025 03:42 PM in response to Awkward_lemons

All my levels are perfect in logic,

This is exactly the problem. If the levels are "perfect", especially when already (pre-)mastered, then the metronome will be always way too quiet. Just route everything except the metronome to a bus and lower the volume of the bus until you hear the metronome good enough. Reset the routing after the recording.

I often use a copy of the project for the recording for don't messing up the mix.

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