h/w buffer size error

[tpaul]

hi all,

powerbook g4 pt le 6.9.2 mbox lacie external


i get the error "cpu usage is holding off usb audio. remove some plug ins, delete some tracks, or increase h/w buffer size .....in the playback engine..."

in these sessions, i was not using any plug ins and had only a couple of tracks.

i increased the h/w buffer size to the max (1024 i think)---was ok for awhile then got the error again.
(the buffer size had reverted to smaller after my clean ups---i just made it bigger....again....trusting all's well now...but just in case:)

i have done most of the trouble-shooting procedures, all except reinstall.
i;m sure i'll figure it out but if anyone has a tip, i'm much obliged..

thanks in advance.

talia