[jurld]

I worked through all the optimization stuff and have PT as the only thing using the Focusrite. Still got the same issues.

As an aside, something I did caused the Focusrite to no longer produce any sounds at all from Windows, even when it is selected in windows and indeed, even if it is the only audio device present in the system. It still makes sound for Pro Tools...

I haven't even tried recording or bouncing to disk, but as long as I don't have any windows open on top of PT, it seems to be quiet and static free with the one change I made to the windows settings to "hide window contents when you drag a window around."

So, I guess I'll try some recording and bouncing and see how that goes.