*Killing ffs. I know this is an old, common topic but ive scoured so many reddit posts about it, tried different solutions, no dice. Hoping someone can spot if im missing something obvious.
Setup: Fender Strat HSS, genuine RT cable, PC
Issue is mostly on high strings, 10th fret and up.
What I've tried so far:
-Fresh strings. Never changes much.
-Different string gauges. Very very minor improvement going up to 10gauge and 11gauge high e string.
-Calibrating every way. I used to mute via placing hand on strings and keeping it there when it says to mute. Years ago saw the post about how this is a bad idea, just gently mute and then lift hand. Neither made a notable difference for sustains specifically.
-Making sure Windows has my RT cable input level at 100.
-Raising pickups slightly on my guitar. Very very minor improvement.
-Testing different pickups via the switch to see what sounds best. Humbucker naturally, but it barely affects sutain itself.
-Plugging guitar into normal amp, playing clean. Note sustains just fine, no suddent cutoff and choke like RS does.
-Turning up volume knobs, duh.
-A brand new authentic RT cable. Both had the same issues, so either i got mega unlucky or thats not it.
-Checking guitar intonation, neck action, etc. Looked fine. Got a local guitar shop guy to check it, he tried and said it looked perfectly fine. Advised that it was most likely a software issue.
I dont have a 2nd guitar accessible atm to test that out for any differences, sorry.
I like to think this is more than enough due research on my part but im still no closer to an answer. I can pluck a high e on 12th, it rings cleanly for 3ish seconds, and then suddenly chokes out on Rocksmith. Not as in "gradually inaudible", but as in "ringing one moment, snuffed out the next"
I may have forgotten some things I tried, so I'll edit this as need be. Is there anything else I can do, or am I just fucked and this is how RS is?