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CPU maxed out? Freezing? Sputtering? Read here! (pg. 2)
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dj Pyster
when you say bounce instruments to audio, like in FLstudio for example, I open up a VST Instrument, then I create a melody, now when i bounce it to audio, does that mean render it to a .wav file and then use that file as a sample file? |
Yes.
| quote: | Originally posted by djbruuen
heres a question though! what is an efficient way to hook up two computers? |
I use FX Teleport and a cheap gigabit switch. That'd be good for up to 4 computers, although you'd have to buy more licenses for FX Teleport (well worth the money though IMO).
| quote: | Originally posted by Thois
Is it possible to really turn off instruments in other sequencers (CPU=0%)? |
I'm almost positive that you can do it in FL somehow, but I haven't used it for a while... and I *know* that Logic has that option.
In Cubase, every single VST instrument and effect has a "power" button that just turns it on or off. You can leave everything else the way it is, just click off the power button and no sound, no CPU usage from that plugin.
I realized that I forgot one or two things yesterday (mainly with respect to lowering the quality/polyphony on instruments and effects)... I'll be back later today to update the thread. |
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| dj jasonF |
| quote: | Originally posted by Thois
Great tutorial, learned alot (especially about my ac97 sucking big time)
But the thing I quoted: You can't turn instruments of in FL Studio, when I click on the green little circle in front of an instrument it doesnt produce sound anymore, but it still keeps eating cpu...
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i dont know if itll work for you but here is what i do:
when i have laid down the basic ideas in a project i make a new folder put it in and rename it to xxxxx-for render or something. then i delete every fx and vsti leaving only the drums and fx samples in the project and renaming it to the original name. i go back to the "for render" and render all vsts that i have deleted and use it as audiofiles in the main project. if i come up with a new melody and stuff i make a new project (lets say "for render_2"). that way i can use as many instruments and fx processing in them as i want. and im still with 5,5 ms latency for the main project plus lots of cpu for more fx processing and premastering stuff.
it was a huge problem for me and its the best way to do it... having 2 althlons fx57 and 4 gigs of ram isnt going to solve your prolems anyway. |
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| djbruuen |
[QUOTE]Originally posted by DigiNut
Yes.
I use FX Teleport and a cheap gigabit switch. That'd be good for up to 4 computers, although you'd have to buy more licenses for FX Teleport (well worth the money though IMO).
thanks for the tip! a second computer is something i can't afford at the time being...but down the road as i expand my studio, since i favour software for production, multiple computers are definatelly going to be a necessity.
so with fx teleport, you load vst's on a second computer, and the folder it creates will automatically detect the vsts on the host machine? |
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| dj jasonF |
| fx teleport wont do it for me... is 100mbit network enough? |
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| Azza Robinson |
| Great Thread Diginut |
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| Subtle |
you`re a FaqNut :p
how about adding something about which CPU to use: (dont use Celeron, 800 MHZ wont do, AMD 64 rocks.. etc..) |
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| Storyteller |
| don't forget the 'fork pentium' remark in that section!:whip: |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by djbruuen
so with fx teleport, you load vst's on a second computer, and the folder it creates will automatically detect the vsts on the host machine? |
More or less. FX Teleport actually uses a client/server architecture, so you install the "master" program on the computer with your sequencer, and the "slave" program on the others. Then you install your various VST plugins on the slave computers, and FX Teleport will automatically detect them from the master system.
It sounds like a chore, but it's really a no-brainer to set up. Took me all of 5 minutes to get up and running. Just keep in mind that it may not be 100% compatible with some of the rinky-dink plugins (I've tested it with z3ta+, SIR, Ambience, Guitar Rig, Ozone, and all the other CPU whores and it works fine with those).
It's not a requirement, but it helps if you spend an extra $20 on a second network card for your master PC, and put it on a private internal network with your slave PCs. That way you don't have internet traffic sucking up bandwidth that you want to use for audio.
| quote: | Originally posted by dj jasonF
is 100mbit network enough? |
That all depends on your interpretation of "enough". Enough for what? Refer to the First Law. ;) |
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| dkode |
an old trick i used to use with processor heavy vsti's is to make a soundfont of the patch you want to use, make sure it's recorded dry(no onboard fx from the vsti) so you can apply effects to the soundfont.
this works best for bass and sometimes leads, but for pads it's not ideal obviously. |
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| SgtFoo |
Another tidbit of useful info to add that I've seen many ppl forget....
Use aux-send FX when adequate!
.. routing/sending to auxiliary FX units (if using hardware) or to auxiliary-channels in your software mixer, with FX patched to them lets you run several sounds thru one or several effects at once, without having to apply it over and over.
I find that most percussion instruments that need reverb or flange or such similar FX can be aux-sent to a single channel for processing rather than each with its own instance of the same effects.
Often times the amount of effect can more easily/precisely be changed uning this method as well. |
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| thoughtlessjex |
| quote: | 9. Get another hobby
If you've tried all those things and are still having CPU problems, then I'm sorry to say that you're wasting your time with music production because you obviously have no clue what you're doing. I hear the local Wal-Mart is hiring part-time! ;) |
*cries* You're horrible.
Good work, though. This is some good advice. |
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| dj jasonF |
| quote: | Originally posted by DigiNut
That all depends on your interpretation of "enough". Enough for what? Refer to the First Law. ;) |
well i have glitches with one instance of korg legacy cell and i cant use it in any way with a second vst loaded/ |
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