CPU usage is holding off USB audio -9136 when running Pro Tools LE 5.2 on Mbox.
– Lower the CPU usage to 65% or lower in Pro Tools LE (Setups menu/Hardware window).- Update Mac OS to 9.2.2 (this error is more common with 9.1).- Remove RTAS Plug-Ins, since they take more Host time.- For Apple laptop computers when using the battery:Adjust the battery usuage of an Apple laptop computer: Apple Menu > Control Panels > Energy Saver. Under “Advanced Settings” there are three checkboxes that effect system performance. Uncheck three items in “Other Options”: “Allow processor cycling”, “Reduce processor speed”, and “Increase application idle time”. All of these settings have a dramatic effect upon performance of Pro Tools LE on a laptop.
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