PLugin issues

[rogee]

I am new to plugins but I recently purchased Autotune and the Maserati Bundle from waves. I noticed especially with the waves that my laptop cpu was getting taxed hardcore. I have PTLE 7.3.1 which is not supported by the Maserati bundle but I've seen other people use it.

Anyways, I figure that I'll try to see what I can do about my 5 yr old laptop-if there is anything possible-before I look into a newer computer.

Previously I was able to put as many of the digi stock plugs I wanted, without problem. When I got autotune, I noticed I could put about 5 or 6 of those up in addition to the digi stock. When I got the Maserati plugs, they sounded awesome and I couldn't resist buying them but I can't put more than 2 or 3 without cpu errors and they're really glitchy.

Any suggestions on where to start, in solving these issues? Would it make a major difference to upgrade to PT 8? Do I need a better video card?

Oh yeah, I disable the internet network adapter everytime I use PT. And I have an OWC external drive that I record to via eSATA



SiSoftware Sandra
Computer
Model : Dell MP061
Workgroup : WORKGROUP
Host Name : bob-652c896bfda
User : pt
Processor
Model : Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2500 @ 2.00GHz
Speed : 2GHz
Cores per Processor : 2 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
Type : Mobile, Dual-Core
Integrated Data Cache : 2x 32kB, Synchronous, Write-Thru, 8-way, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 2MB, ECC, Synchronous, ATC, 8-way, 64 byte line size, 2 threads sharing
Computer
Platform Compliance : Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Mainboard : Dell 0FF049
BIOS : Dell A01 03/17/2006
Bus(es) : ISA X-Bus PCI PCIe IMB PCMCIA USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (APIC) : Yes
Total Memory : 2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
Chipset
Model : Dell 955XM/945GM/PM/GMS/940GML Express Processor to DRAM Controller
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 333MHz (1.33GHz)
Total Memory : 2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
Shared Memory : 8MB
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 666MHz (1.33GHz)
Storage Devices
FUJITSU MHV2080BH (78.5GB, SATA150, 2.5", 5400rpm, NCQ, 8MB Cache) : 73GB (C:)
SanDisk Cruzer Micro 1GB (USB) : 977MB (E:)
_NEC DVD+/-RW ND-6650A (ATA33, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 2MB Cache) : N/A (D:)
Logical Storage Devices
Hard Disk (C:) : 73GB (NTFS) @ FUJITSU MHV2080BH (78.5GB, SATA150, 2.5", 5400rpm, NCQ, 8MB Cache)
Optical Drive (D:) : N/A @ _NEC DVD+/-RW ND-6650A (ATA33, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 2MB Cache)
Removable Drive (E:) : 976MB (FAT) @ SanDisk Cruzer Micro 1GB (USB)
Peripherals
LPC Hub Controller 1 : Dell 82801GBM (ICH7-M) LPC Interface Controller
LPC Legacy Controller 1 : SMSC FDC37N769
Audio Device : Dell 82801G (ICH7) High Definition Audio
Audio Codec : Sigmatel 9200 HD Audio Codec
Disk Controller : Dell 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7-M) Serial ATA Storage Controller
USB Controller 1 : Dell 82801G (ICH7) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 2 : Dell 82801G (ICH7) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 3 : Dell 82801G (ICH7) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 4 : Dell 82801G (ICH7) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 5 : Dell 82801G (ICH7) USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
FireWire/1394 Controller 1 : Dell R5C832 IEEE-1394 Controller
SMBus/i2c Controller 1 : Intel 801xx/63xx SMBus
Printers and Faxes
Printer : Adobe PDF Converter (4000x4000, Colour)
Network Services
Network Adapter : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
Network Adapter : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport (Ethernet, 54Mbps)
Wireless Adapter 1 : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport (802.11g (ERP), TKIP, 54Mbps)
Power Management
Mains (AC) Line Status : Off-Line
Operating System
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 3)
Platform Compliance : x86

[TCM]

Where do you record your Audio to?
A second fast hard drive is essential. (Sorry, saw the red print a little late!)

I guess putting 4 GB of Ram could help a little.

With PT8 your CPU should get another performance hit.

By the way which interface do you use and which error messages do you get?

[TOM@METRO]

Right, what Digi interface are you using? Is it Firewire? What version of Waves and Auto Tune?

[rogee]

I have the mbox2

I use version 7 of waves and it's autotune evo

I'll have to check a little later which error message it is.

when you say it would get a performance hit, is that the good kind like a homerun hit or is it like a hit in the face, kind of hit?

[sw rec]

hit in the face....

[rogee]

I'm not too fond of a hit in the face.

so I'm better off with 7.3.1 in this case?

[TOM@METRO]

Yes, if you feel underpowered now, you will hate the way you feel in PT8 with that same computer.

[Keybeeetsss]

Originally Posted by TOM@METRO

Yes, if you feel underpowered now, you will hate the way you feel in PT8 with that same computer.

Yeahppp... Even 7.4 for that matter but definitely 8...

[rogee]

thanks fellas

so I should just get a new computer and maybe a new DAW?