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The other options you can tweak under the hood are setting for Host
Processors and CPU Usage Limit. If you have one of these new hi-
fancy computers that have multiple processors, you can assign how
many of those processors you want to use as well as how much of
those CPU’s to assign for Pro Tools. The mistake that most people
make is assuming the highest possible value is the best; and this is
not always true. Keep in mind that your computer depends on the
CPU’s for everything; including screen redraws, running
applications, running other applications such as Reason, Ableton
Live, BFD, etc… Also, most of those pesky virtual instruments still
need processor support to be able to run as a plug-in in Pro Tools.
For these reasons, Avid recommend that you assign the number of RTAS
Processors to 1/2 of what’s available as a starting point. If you
have 8 CPU’s, assign 4,
http://www.protoolstraining.com/ProMedia-Blog/Tip-and-Trick/time-for-a-tune-up-pro-tools-maintenance.html
Chuck Reichel
954-742-0019
www.SoundPictureRecording.com
