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Old 01-20-2018, 04:41 AM
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Default CPU overload error. (AAE -6101)

I have error message about CPU overload error. (AAE -6101). But System Usage monitor indicates that my processor is loaded only with 2 - 4 %. Why?

My parameters:
iMac 2017 5K, 64Mb RAM, Processor 4.2 GHz, OS: High Sierra.

Session:
Orchestral template with Vienna Ensemble Pro 6, 3 Instrument tracks with Vienna Pro 6, 30 Aux tracks, around 100 Midi tracks (only 10 Midi tracks is used from the template).

Settings:
no plugins on Aux tracks.
Buffer size: 512.
Cache size: normal.

Need help asap, please.
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Old 01-20-2018, 12:01 PM
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Default Re: CPU overload error. (AAE -6101)

The AAE 6101 error can be a tough one to diagnose and remedy, but it can be done. But try this first. Go to Setup and select Playback Engine. Make sure the Ignore Errors During Playback box is UNchecked. Also make sure the Dynamic Plug-In Processing box is UNchecked.

Then in the same dialog box, set your Disk Playback to a number (like 3GB). Test that to see if it helps. If not, there are more steps to take.
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Old 01-20-2018, 09:07 PM
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Default Re: CPU overload error. (AAE -6101)

Hi,

I am using a new MacBook Pro, fully blown out, with High Sierra, and I have been experiencing lots of CPU overload "notices". I think its been happening when I am doing something with inserts / plugins. I am using an OMNI w/Thunderbolt interface and PT12.8.3.


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Old 01-21-2018, 01:35 AM
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Default Re: CPU overload error. (AAE -6101)

Hi,

O.K., here's an update.

In my system this is the exact language that comes back with the hang:

"Audio processing could not complete due to conflicts with other CPU tasks or a potential clocking issue. If this occurs often, verify your sync cables or try changing the HW Buffer Size setting in the Playback Engine dialog. In most cases, a larger HW buffer size will prevent the problem. (AAE -9093)"

This does not happen with the demo session, but only when I open older sessions.

When I observe the system usage window, I see that the 8 cores are all active and the meters are "pulsing", with the total cpu load meter spiking frequently [and significantly]. The pulsing and spiking continue even with the audio playback has been stopped.

Oddly, when I close the session, the pulsing and spiking in the system usage window continue. If I then open the demo session, it all goes back to normal.

The older sessions I am opening are at 192kHz, rather sparse as far as track count, and generally without any plugins. They are mostly tracking sessions, some with guitar overdubs. These are sessions that played fine on previous systems.

Nothing really changes when I increase the buffer size, and there are no sync cables involved [just a digilink between the OMNI and Thunderbolt, and the Thunderbolt cable from that interface to the computer].

This is likely unusable, so I will need to solve the situation. Comments invited.

Perhaps the two threads about CPU spikes should be combined? I have posted the above to both.


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Old 07-03-2018, 05:59 PM
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Thanks for your post! Turning off the WiFi and file vault solved the CPU overload on my MacBook Pro ... using PT 2018.4.
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Old 07-04-2018, 01:23 AM
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For me taking out all unused UAD plugins solved the spiking issue


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