-9171 and -9172 errors Pro Tools 11 | HD

[ArKay99]

Originally Posted by Fidelis

No VIs here. Just audio tracks. Most at 88.2 or 96khz. From 20 to 100 tracks... Never had this errors. Just mixing here.
Must say that I mix on a console, so not to many plugins. But I do use some!
Wondering if SSD really speeds the system up!

Thanks for the info. I did install the SSD's, but I got a -9171 while soloing a vocal track on a session with only Superior Drummer 2 and 3 audio tracks with 1 DSP plug each and Space on an insert. I was running at 96k with a 256 sample buffer. With your info, I'm going to transfer all my audio samples (drums and synth VI's (VSL and EZKeys) to one of my SSD's and put that into the last remaining SATA slot (4).

Oh, also, I use disk caching in PT. I'm going to experiment with turning that on and off and see if that has any effect.

[ArKay99]

Originally Posted by glasswing

I installed two SSDs in my 2012 Mac Pro a couple days ago (32 gigs RAM) and IT SMOKES! PCI 480 gig HD for clean install Mountain Lion OS and 480 Gig in a hard drive bay. No more warnings about anything being too slow or needing to raise the buffer size etc. I'm running a fair ton of VI's. Plus, the video looks terrific.

I got my SSDs at Other World Computing.

I think your troubles might be over.

Richard
www.glasswing.com

Hey Richard, thanks so much for the info. I did put them in but if you look at my reply to Fidelis, I did get an error. I did go with the Electra's because the SATA bus in the Mac Pro is only 3G. However, not noticing a big improvement in boot, shutdown, or cloning times. I did enable TRIM on them. I didn't go to the PCIe route because I was concerned about PCIe traffic with the HDX card. However, I'm thinking of getting one of those now that you've reported success on your install.

[ArKay99]

Originally Posted by ArKay99

Hey Richard, thanks so much for the info. I did put them in but if you look at my reply to Fidelis, I did get an error. I did go with the Electra's because the SATA bus in the Mac Pro is only 3G. However, not noticing a big improvement in boot, shutdown, or cloning times. I did enable TRIM on them. I didn't go to the PCIe route because I was concerned about PCIe traffic with the HDX card. However, I'm thinking of getting one of those now that you've reported success on your install.

Here is what I thought a great thread with some info from those that have very good knowledge on SSD's and Mac Pro's.

http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=356284

[jacko]

I replaced 5,1 Mac Pro with latest iMac i7. The errors are gone and it's much more stable.

[Will Russell]

Hi,
The errors you're getting have nothing to do with the speed of your hard drive. They have to do with the HDX hardware. Is a known and chronic problem with HDX cards if you try to run at a buffer less than 512. The workaround solution is to go into the playback engine and select ignore errors.

If you doubt this information try running ProTools on the same computer off of the built-in output. The problems go away… :-(

[ArKay99]

Originally Posted by Will Russell

Hi,
The errors you're getting have nothing to do with the speed of your hard drive. They have to do with the HDX hardware. Is a known and chronic problem with HDX cards if you try to run at a buffer less than 512. The workaround solution is to go into the playback engine and select ignore errors.

If you doubt this information try running ProTools on the same computer off of the built-in output. The problems go away… :-(

Thanks Will. I don't doubt the info as I've upped the buffer to 512 and 1024 and had success. I don't mind running at those buffer sizes for mixing, but tracking at those sizes causes enough latency that not only me, but other musicians as well, have to work harder to stay in time and the 'groove' suffers. I'll try turning on ignore errors and see if that works without 'hiccups'.

[ArKay99]

Originally Posted by milaszewski

I replaced 5,1 Mac Pro with latest iMac i7. The errors are gone and it's much more stable.

Jacek, I'm assuming you're using a Sonnet or similar TB to full length PCIe box for your native card?

[brianjanthony]

I get these errors on a 5,1 Mac Pro tools 11 HD running native no hardware attached. Some days it seems better than others. Drives me nuts.

[brianjanthony]

No matter what buffer or checkbox is checked....

[Will]

Brian, try eliminating plug-ins to see if they are causing your problem. Four instance, the Sansamp plug-in is a known offender. Try running with just a basic stock avid plug-ins and go from there.