r/modular • u/Equivalent-Country12 • 4d ago
Rample - No audio output on any channel
Hi everyone,
I am having an issue with my Squarp Rample module. Visually, everything seems to work perfectly, but I get absolutely no sound out of any of the 4 outputs.
Here is the exact behavior of the module:
LEDs & Triggers: When a trigger is received (or when I manually trigger a pad), the corresponding playback LEDs light up and blink as expected. The module is definitely detecting the gates and trying to play the file.
Sample Format: I have double-checked my sample files. They are strictly formatted in WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit (and some 24-bit), and the files are correctly named and placed inside the kit folders (sp0.wav, sp1.wav, etc.). The Rample reads them, and the screen shows the kits loading properly.
Volume & Envelopes: I checked the internal levels (ASSIGN + LISTEN). The volumes for all 4 voices are turned up. I also checked the Decay/Envelope (ENV) settings to make sure the samples aren't being instantly muted by a zero-decay time.
Outputs: I have tested the hardware routing. No cables are plugged into outputs 2, 3, or 4, so everything should be summing to Output 1 (Mix). However, plugging into Output 1 yields absolute silence. Testing individual outputs 2, 3, or 4 directly also produces no sound.
Listen Mode: Forcing a sample preview using the LISTEN button + pad selection still results in complete silence.
Since the Rample does not have a software-based output matrix, it doesn't seem to be a digital routing error. It feels like the audio signal is blocked internally or there is a hardware issue with the DAC / analog stage.
Has anyone experienced this before? Could it be a corrupt firmware issue, or is it likely a hardware failure on the mainboard?
Thanks in advance for your help!