Topic: Toshiba laptop gave tremendous noise. Solution found.
Hello all,
This post was originally much longer than what you see here. I was able to find a solution to my problem. But, I cannot delete the post.
In any case, perhaps it's better if I don't delete the post in case what I learned can help someone else. Furthermore, we can learn things from replies to the post.
The original post was about using Pianoteq on my Toshiba laptop. I had a tremendous amount of "processor noise" coming out of the audio output. Every time, I typed something, every time I moved the mouse, or made an on-screen adjustment the noise got louder. Even when I wasn't doing anything, there was a constant high pitch. Actually several, different, harmonically unrelated high pitches.
I went into more specifics (my laptop model, processor, operating system, RAM, etc.).
Here's a solution that I found on another website:
When I disconnect the power adapter from the body of the laptop, all noise stopped, and I heard only the Pianoteq sounds, even at high volumes. It sounds great.
This could be because my battery is a few years old (4 years old). It could be because the power adapter is a few years old. Or, it could simply be "the way it is" with Toshiba laptops. All I know is that now I can use Pianoteq for a public performance, like a wedding or playing at a restaurant, which would have been impossible with all the noise I was getting earlier.
So, I guess I will use only the battery.
Thank you,
Joe
www.josephorlandopianist.com
