Live6.0.10 and powerbookG4, 800mhz,1Gb ram.

Mattissematti · Post by **Mattissematti** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:06 pm

Hello there,
Please I am just discovering Live6, and testing it. Using the IEC midi instruments, my CPU is easily overloaded. 4 midi clips running some using midi effects like arpeggiator, will make my CPU go up to 70% and sometimes overload.
Is it my machine or do I something wrong?
my buffer is set to 512 samples.
thank you for answering...

sqook · Post by **sqook** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:10 pm

EIC uses lots of RAM, not to mention OSX and Live in general. Increasing the buffer size will make a modest difference, but ultimately, more RAM or a faster machine is the answer.

Sorry -- I usually hate suggesting "buy more shit" as the solution to someone's difficulties, but it might be worth considering. =/

Mattissematti · Post by **Mattissematti** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:21 pm

thank you for your answer. Do you mean that if I use more audio and no IEC, the thing will work ?

sqook · Post by **sqook** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:29 pm

Mattissematti wrote:thank you for your answer. Do you mean that if I use more audio and no IEC, the thing will work ?

Yes, basically. You can also bounce down your EIC tracks to audio or freeze them... that will help in the meantime.

Rogue Scrunt · Post by **Rogue Scrunt** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:34 pm

you have a seriously underpowered computer for Ableton Live.

I suggest a new laptop, like a macbook