# Fader meters not working **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [July 15, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114 "2024-07-15T19:10:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/1 "2024-07-15T19:10:30Z")
Hello, my fader meters are for the most part not working. Sometimes a snare or a cymbal might work, sometimes a bus will show signs of life, yet I hear the drums. When I select Export in the Faders view all is good. Can somebody explain what I have accidentally messed up? Michael ---
**Author:** ![Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/fender_bender/32/1036_2.png) [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/2 "2024-07-15T21:28:33Z")
Can you post short video of what’s happening? ---
**Author:** ![SF\_Green](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/sf_green/32/94_2.png) [@SF\_Green](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/SF_Green)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/3 "2024-07-16T01:16:42Z")
Like @Fender_Bender asked, post a video /screen-cap of you session and make sure you expand BFD enough to show the whole mixer. I’m not sure of your experience level, but you should be aware that you will get a lot of sound from the overheads (OH) and room mics, which will be to the far right in your mixer panel, and may be hidden behind the Master bus if you have the Mini-mixer on, or just hidden if BFD and the mixer aren’t expanded enough. ---
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/4 "2024-07-16T20:31:49Z")
I can’t seem to get the audio working on the video. Now the fader meters are not working at all. A strange thing that is happening is the meters start working only when I move the whole BFD screen up and down. When I stop and let go of the mouse the meters freeze. How do I export an mp4 file here? It will not accept it. At least I can then show you how the meters work as I move the BFD window up and down, M. ---
**Author:** ![SF\_Green](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/sf_green/32/94_2.png) [@SF\_Green](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/SF_Green)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/5 "2024-07-16T21:47:14Z")
> [@Viamichael](#): > > How do I export an mp4 file here? Your best bet is to put it on Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud or other storage site and post a link to it. ---
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/6 "2024-07-16T23:33:38Z")
SF, I don’t know what you are talking about. I don’t have any issues using the drums, overheads, or meters. My meters no longer moving.That is the problem. M. ---
**Author:** ![Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/fender_bender/32/1036_2.png) [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/7 "2024-07-17T00:01:43Z")
There is a checkbox in BFD Prefs with something related to meter behavior… just can’t remember off the top of my head and my rig is down atm, so I can’t check. Maybe have a look there. ---
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/8 "2024-07-17T12:25:26Z")
Fender, thank you. I will check that out as soon as I can. M. ---
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/9 "2024-07-17T16:58:33Z")
[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gd9ym76bb16p0ff5opyk8/Screen-Recording-2024-07-16-161102.mp4?rlkey=t7jcpymzzga20o4wba8c37p6c&st=j44k9b4j&dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gd9ym76bb16p0ff5opyk8/Screen-Recording-2024-07-16-161102.mp4?rlkey=t7jcpymzzga20o4wba8c37p6c&st=j44k9b4j&dl=0) Hopefully, this link works. Notice the meters stop when I stop moving the BFD screen. Fender Bender, I went to the Prefs and Mixer GUI. I had previously checked anything with mixer. I unchecked them and rechecked them. That didn’t work. I never had this issue, so I assume I must have unchecked something. Michael ---
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/11 "2024-07-17T17:09:28Z")
Seems the mp4 video in Dropbox cannot be viewed. ---
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/13 "2024-07-17T17:18:26Z")
I never used Google Drive before. Can you all view this? > **[Google Drive: Sign-in](https://accounts.google.com/v3/signin/identifier?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F11Rv1Wi9QhzfrI7lYXlWfICCLZ5EFU32o%2Fview%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link&followup=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F11Rv1Wi9QhzfrI7lYXlWfICCLZ5EFU32o%2Fview%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link&ifkv=AdF4I77hHFbqwQlDv6IK7XHXtKZE4lDT54Hci7IvUta02vCb6lqQpMXqXrZRDIdsNVDPCAEnZnxx&osid=1&passive=1209600&service=wise&flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=ServiceLogin&dsh=S-1072930888%3A1721236572028627&ddm=0)** > > Access Google Drive with a Google account (for personal use) or Google Workspace account (for business use). ---
**Author:** ![Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/fender_bender/32/1036_2.png) [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/14 "2024-07-17T21:39:52Z")
On the video file in Google Drive, there should be an access option for anyone that has the link, can view the file. ---
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/15 "2024-07-18T00:50:58Z")
Fender Bender, either you are a minor accident or a Tele. I appreciate your patience. Does this work? > **[Google Drive: Sign-in](https://accounts.google.com/v3/signin/identifier?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F11Rv1Wi9QhzfrI7lYXlWfICCLZ5EFU32o%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&followup=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F11Rv1Wi9QhzfrI7lYXlWfICCLZ5EFU32o%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&ifkv=AdF4I75wrPx3YQEhxJcPoGQleyXLIHwr7Sr5iX6mToL68NyGBDQ7TqmJhGpfd26-p6HRS1F2sdwh&osid=1&passive=1209600&service=wise&flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=ServiceLogin&dsh=S-838778795%3A1721263820213700&ddm=0)** > > Access Google Drive with a Google account (for personal use) or Google Workspace account (for business use). Michael ---
**Author:** ![Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/fender_bender/32/1036_2.png) [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/16 "2024-07-18T08:56:39Z")
In your list of files on G Drive, when you highlight one, to the right should be “Manage Access”. Click that and set it too, anyone with a link can view. Now, click on the 3 dots on the file to bring up the Share function and create a link. As it stands now, a person has to request access to view the file. ---
**Author:** ![CHASER](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/chaser/32/2375_2.png) [@CHASER](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/CHASER)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/17 "2024-07-18T14:29:21Z")
There are FREE MP4 hosts…this one allows the Video to be up for 2 days without an account… > **[Upload Video Online - Free Video Hosting - Streamable](https://streamable.com/)** > > Upload your video in seconds on Streamable. We accept a variety of video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, and more. It's free, try it now! ---
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/18 "2024-07-19T01:22:51Z")
Thank you Chaser. I’m giving Google Drive another go. I don’t think I followed Fender Bender’s instructions. > **[Screen Recording 2024-07-16 161102.mp4](https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Rv1Wi9QhzfrI7lYXlWfICCLZ5EFU32o/view?usp=sharing)** > > Google Drive file. ---
**Author:** ![Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/fender_bender/32/1036_2.png) [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/19 "2024-07-19T08:16:58Z")
Ok, that works. I’m assuming the audio doesn’t skip as well, just the graphics? What computer/specs/OS are you using? Is it something related to the GPU I wonder? Maybe just try installing BFD3 again over the existing install, though it appears a new build is about to drop as well, so might be better off waiting anyways. ---
**Author:** ![Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/a4c791/32.png) [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/fader-meters-not-working/6114/20 "2024-07-19T19:42:34Z")
The audio is fine, only the meters stop working and the sound is fine.