volume won't change

harwoodspike · 7th June 2003, 03:16

hello

I change my winamp volume level everytime I use it to 100%,
but it just goes back to 50% when I open winamp again.
How do I fix this, so it stays at 100%?

DJ Egg · 7th June 2003, 03:26

Make sure winamp.ini in the main Winamp dir does not have the "read-only" attribute. If it has, set it to "archive" instead (c/o rt click -> properties).

The relevant line in winamp.ini would be:
volume=100
(or in your case: volume=50)

Further info/help/tips:

RE: Winamp keeps turning my volume up/down
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=32675
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=73354

harwoodspike · 7th June 2003, 03:35

it is not read-only, but it is archived.
the volume level set inside the file is at 255
and I can't change it. It just keeps going
back to 255.

taylormemer · 7th June 2003, 10:45

What about if the "enable volume control" is un-ticked? That might be the problem, I dunno.

taylormemer · 7th June 2003, 10:48

No wait sorry i just discovered that it only keeps the original sound before you un-tick it. Sorry

DJ Egg · 7th June 2003, 12:14

My apologies also.
When volume is at 100%, the winamp.ini setting is:
volume=255 (not "volume=100" as I said in my first post)
And when volume is at 50%, winamp.ini setting is: volume=130

I'm not sure why it measures it this way.
Anyone here know the significance of 255?
Same scale as RGB values . . . ?!

Anyway . . . back on topic:

Let's have some relevant system specs then please.
(cpu, ram, soundcard, windows os, directx version)

Does the problem occur with both WaveOut and DirectSound Output plugins?
(Prefs -> plugins -> output -> the hi-lighted plugin is the active one)

Have you installed any 3rd-party plugins?

What file formats are you playing?
(mp3, wav, wma, midi, audio cd, other/all?)

Did you try any of the extra tips from those links I posted above?
(adjusting "volume control" settings in WaveOut/DirectSound Output configs)

harwoodspike · 7th June 2003, 15:47

my system is:

Athlon XP 1300+
256 DDR Ram
C-Media CMI-8738 PCI Audio(Built-In to motherboard)
WinXP Home
Directx 9.0a.

Yes, it occurs with both of the plugins.
I an playing mostly mp3's
Yes, I tried some of them they didn't work either.

ujay · 7th June 2003, 16:24

Quote:

Originally posted by DJ Egg
... Anyone here know the significance of 255? ...

Maximum value that can be stored in one byte(unsigned). Presumable this is scaled as a percentage for display purposes. This sort of set up is often used to allow future changes e.g. increasing the volume slider resolution(number of setting steps available) without making changes to the structures being used.

UJ

harwoodspike · 8th June 2003, 03:06

Don't worry about my problem, I have solved it.
My BrowseAmp Pluginwas interfering, but I uninstalled it.
Thanks for all you help. Sorry for bothering you with
my problem.

Harwoodspike

papadoc · 8th June 2003, 03:24

Quote:

Originally posted by harwoodspike
Sorry for bothering you with my problem.

Harwoodspike

You didn't bother anybody with your problem my friend.
And DJEgg needs the work...

roanfa · 30th July 2003, 14:26

i've got this volume problem aswell
i changed the volume settings in winamp.ini to 255
ansd it helps a little bit, but it automaticly changes back to about 170.

i tried enabling the volume aswell wth no luck

this problem occurs when playing audio cd's.

i hope someone has another clue....

Thx in advance

7th June 2003, 03:16	#1
harwoodspike Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4	volume won't change hello I change my winamp volume level everytime I use it to 100%, but it just goes back to 50% when I open winamp again. How do I fix this, so it stays at 100%?

7th June 2003, 03:26	#2
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Make sure winamp.ini in the main Winamp dir does not have the "read-only" attribute. If it has, set it to "archive" instead (c/o rt click -> properties). The relevant line in winamp.ini would be: volume=100 (or in your case: volume=50) Further info/help/tips: RE: Winamp keeps turning my volume up/down http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=32675 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=73354 Playlist -\|- Twitter

7th June 2003, 10:45	#4
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7th June 2003, 10:48	#5
taylormemer made his slipknot mask in woodwork class (Forum King) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 3,447	No wait sorry i just discovered that it only keeps the original sound before you un-tick it. Sorry DeviantART\|¤¤\|DS-Lair\|¤¤\|Dissectional\|¤¤\|Pearl Drums\|¤¤\|Viralsound\|¤¤\|PabUK Hey you! Don't tell me there's no hope at all. Together we stand, divided we fall.My PLAYLIST MSN: taylor.jake@hotmail.com

7th June 2003, 12:14	#6
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	My apologies also. When volume is at 100%, the winamp.ini setting is: volume=255 (not "volume=100" as I said in my first post) And when volume is at 50%, winamp.ini setting is: volume=130 I'm not sure why it measures it this way. Anyone here know the significance of 255? Same scale as RGB values . . . ?! Anyway . . . back on topic: Let's have some relevant system specs then please. (cpu, ram, soundcard, windows os, directx version) Does the problem occur with both WaveOut and DirectSound Output plugins? (Prefs -> plugins -> output -> the hi-lighted plugin is the active one) Have you installed any 3rd-party plugins? What file formats are you playing? (mp3, wav, wma, midi, audio cd, other/all?) Did you try any of the extra tips from those links I posted above? (adjusting "volume control" settings in WaveOut/DirectSound Output configs) Playlist -\|- Twitter

7th June 2003, 03:35	#3
harwoodspike Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4	it is not read-only, but it is archived. the volume level set inside the file is at 255 and I can't change it. It just keeps going back to 255.

7th June 2003, 15:47	#7
harwoodspike Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4	my system is: Athlon XP 1300+ 256 DDR Ram C-Media CMI-8738 PCI Audio(Built-In to motherboard) WinXP Home Directx 9.0a. Yes, it occurs with both of the plugins. I an playing mostly mp3's Yes, I tried some of them they didn't work either.

8th June 2003, 03:06	#9
harwoodspike Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4	Don't worry about my problem, I have solved it. My BrowseAmp Pluginwas interfering, but I uninstalled it. Thanks for all you help. Sorry for bothering you with my problem. Harwoodspike

30th July 2003, 14:26	#11
roanfa Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: den haag - nl Posts: 4	yet another problem i've got this volume problem aswell i changed the volume settings in winamp.ini to 255 ansd it helps a little bit, but it automaticly changes back to about 170. i tried enabling the volume aswell wth no luck this problem occurs when playing audio cd's. i hope someone has another clue.... Thx in advance

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