[Mental Clarity]

Would anyone have recommendations on ideal “CPU Usage Limit” & “RTAS Processing” settings for a quad core system running Pro Tools LE version 7.4 with the digi002? I realize that each situation will have different recording & creative requirements, so I’m asking about general guidelines here.

For the record, I’ll be using EWQLSO as my main sample library, with up to 48 audio tracks (via DV Toolkit) running more or less simultaneously.

Don’t plan on running any other major software on this system (apart from Finale). The idea is to get as much out of the system as possible…any ideas will be greatly appreciated.


More system specs:

• Intel Quad Core Q9550 2.83 GHz
• 12MB Cache 1333 FSB
• Intel G45 chipset
• 4GB Corsair DDR-2 1066MHz RAM
• Seagate 500GB 7200RPM 32MB SATA II system drive (internal)
• Seagate 1000GB 7200RPM 32MB SATA II audio drive (internal)
• Seagate 1000GB 7200RPM 32MB SATA II sampling drive (internal)
• 500 Watt 12 db (A) ultra-quiet power supply
• 2 Texas Instruments Firewire ports
• 10 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 eSATA port
• 6 SATA II ports with RAID support
• 2 open PCI slots
• 2 open PCI Express slots
• 1 Gigabit LAN port
• Intel high definition 7.1 CH integrated audio
• Copper heat-pipe 12 db (A) CPU cooler

...thanks.