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Topic: Getting CPU Overloads

New install.  Mac studio M2 running protools studio.  I have an old Fireface UFX.  Firmware: v361, Driver: v3.28B.  Audio cuts out randomly when playing from the Music App.  I get CPU overloads in Protools when the CPU never goes above 1%.  Its a test project with one stereo track and no plugins.  I just bought this used and so far its been a nightmare.  I need this to coexist with my SSL BigSix (currently powered off).  Looking for any help.  Thanks, John

Mac Studio M2 Ultra -Sonoma 14.0 - SSL Big Six - RME Fireface UFX
  • Jeff
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Re: Getting CPU Overloads

Updating the OS to Sonoma will fix the Music App dropout on USB issue. Sorry, no idea why Pro Tools is failing so badly.

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Jeff Petersen
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Re: Getting CPU Overloads

Jeff wrote:

Updating the OS to Sonoma will fix the Music App dropout on USB issue.

Isn't that related to 'driverkit' drivers v4.0x anyway? OP has kext drivers v3.28B.

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Re: Getting CPU Overloads

From what I have gathered, both drivers are affected by the USB dropout issue, DriverKit had worse trouble.

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Re: Getting CPU Overloads

Thanks Jeff.  I upgraded to Sonoma and both problems disappeared.  Much appreciated!!

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Re: Getting CPU Overloads

Wonderful !
How is the CPU metering doing in ProTools now ?

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Re: Getting CPU Overloads

With my test project (one stereo track) the CPU is still 1%.  With a full multi track project (around 30 tracks) with a few plugins and inserts the CPU peaks a few times at 6%.  Average is probably 4 to 5%.

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