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Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
Hi there
This might have been discussed before, so sorry if I'm late -> just point the direction... I am running an 8-core Mac Pro that came with Snow Leopard preinstalled. Since I did not feel the urge to downgrade my OS I stayed with it and tried LE 8.0.3p which just was released the time I got the new computer. I did some mixing in the meantime and was quite satisfied with Pro Tools' performance. Which actually just means I did not bother checking the system's performance since everything ran well. Now a different situation: For the last couple of days I tried to do some MIDI arrangement with my also brand new Novation SL MKII (yeah it kinda rocks). Very often Pro Tools stops playback or recording and tells me to increase H/W buffer size which 1) I find ridiculous with an 8-core Mac and 2) happens at 64 as well as at 1024 samples buffer size with 3) a couple of plugins that would not have brought down my old Dual 1,7 G5. BTW I'm with the Mbox 2. What bothers me is that whether I choose 1 or 15 or 16 processors it does not seem to have any impact. Sometimes I get the feeling the CPU load stays nearly the same! So: What's going on? Was I missing something like "Sorry LE does not support multi processor Macs on SL anymore" – yeah, we're talking about Digi here, so it would be as strongly possible as it is absurd – or is it only the pre-release version? I read a couple of comments stating that 8.0.1 (without cs3) was running very smoothly on SL. Before I downgrade my PT installation: Does multi processor work any better with you 8.0.1 guys? Or am I overestamating the performance of 16 processors...?! As always, thanks for any insights. Yours, .bfx |
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Re: Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
First off an 8 Core Mac isn't 16 processors.
Second you expect Digidesign to have their software written to access all 8 cores just like that? That's quite a redesign to their engine. You can never jump into new technology like that. You have to wait then go. You also have to work more efficient by printing stuff you like and then disabling tracks to free up resources. I don't get the point of running 4 million plug ins. If you are running all those plugins I have to question do you know how to record stuff to begin with? |
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Re: Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
One more thing:
I appreciate your thoughts, guys. However I also would appreciate it a lot if you switched off rant mode before typing and refrain from "I'll teach you a lesson, kid" comments. I – and I guess most of the readers here, too – am not interested in any venting (except it's really witty) or wise guying. So if you got actually experience with the setup stated in my original post, you're most welcome to shed some light. Thanks again. |
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Re: Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
What MBox 2?
If it's the Pro (FireWire) then I could not get it to work with midi until I deleted the Digidesign FireWire MIDI Drivers... Now my system is quite stable (same setup as yours), only thing is that I can not connect MIDI stuff to the MBox, I have to connect it to my Command 8 or use USB. BTW, if you happens to use Kontact as your VI, go into the Kontact settings and tell to only use 1 CPU. This is a known Native Instruments bug. |
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Re: Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
Cool then have fun. I made a suggestion based on doing this stuff for a long time. If you want to continue to have your stuff crash and have issues then go for it.
Everyone wants help but they aren't willing to take on a different way of looking at things. Then why ask for help? |
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Re: Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
Thanks amolin! No, I'm using the "normal" Mbox 2 not the pro version. So I don't seem to have any firewire issues there. The hint with Kontakt is a good one. I am using Battery 3.0.6 which should be same engine. I'm going to check its settings right away.
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Re: Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
I don't think so. Your 8 core mac pro should be able to run with buffer size at 64 samples without problems. I would check for incompatible plugins or 8.0.3 unstabillity. Have you tried deleting preferences and databases ? Have you tried removing all plugins to the un-used folder, and adding the plugins back to the plugin folder one by one ? |
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Re: Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
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If that's your kind of speak then it's fine with me. Just be aware that such kind of a comment can easily be interpreted as some rude smart a** trying to feel superior by belittling others. Maybe you just need to relax and then you're able to really help instead of producing negative vibrations - as the rasta man is supposed to say. |
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Re: Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
Hey chrisdee
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I was not aware that deleting preferences and databases would help with such a problem. But that neat little Pro Tools Pref Helper will make it a snap. |
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Re: Multi processor, Snow Leopard, 8.0.3p ...?!
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Wow. You are right. There is obviously only one way to do things.
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