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Certif1ed · 09-07-2009, 03:47 AM

I only had this sort of issue with ACID when I tried to record using my laptop instead of using my main (custom built) studio tower PC.

The spec of the PC is important here - ACID 7 uses loads of resources, especially if you've got fx plugins running.

Dual Core with 4Gb RAM seems to be minimum realistic spec, despite ACID's optimistic claims of single 1.8Ghz with 1Gb RAM - and you need at least a SATA II hard disk subsystem. Your upgrade of 1GB seems pretty minimal, but should help.

The Sound interface is the single most important part - and I reckon that this is where the latency is. Spend more on that than on microphones, if your present budget is restricted. We use Motus, and they rock!

09-07-2009, 03:47 AM	#24 (permalink)
Certif1ed Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 194	I only had this sort of issue with ACID when I tried to record using my laptop instead of using my main (custom built) studio tower PC. The spec of the PC is important here - ACID 7 uses loads of resources, especially if you've got fx plugins running. Dual Core with 4Gb RAM seems to be minimum realistic spec, despite ACID's optimistic claims of single 1.8Ghz with 1Gb RAM - and you need at least a SATA II hard disk subsystem. Your upgrade of 1GB seems pretty minimal, but should help. The Sound interface is the single most important part - and I reckon that this is where the latency is. Spend more on that than on microphones, if your present budget is restricted. We use Motus, and they rock! Last edited by Certif1ed; 09-07-2009 at 03:53 AM. Reason: re-read earlier posts... D'oH!