CLA compressors cpu usage

[Derykus]

How CPU intensive are the CLA classic compressors? For those with Cubase 5, how many instances of the stock Cubase compressor can you run and how many CLA 1176 comps can you run?

I'm using a core 2 duo laptop, and don't want to buy the CLA compressors if I can't use close to the same amount as stock Cubase compressors. I demo'd the CLA's about a year ago (so i cannot demo them again with my iLok), but I don't remember how taxing they were.

Thanks

 

[amarshism]

I use heaps on an i7 with no problems

 

[Clark Kent]

I'm using Cubase 5 and I can run more CLA compressors than I can count. I do have the i7-2600k processor and 8GB of memory though. Also recording on SSD hard drive.

There are so many different Core 2 Duo processors. Can you be more specific. Check these charts: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/

The processor I have is in the top 10 processors ever created. Can you find yours in that list?

 

[Melb_shredder]

I have a really shit dualcore currently and it STILL runs almost 1176 + la2a on most tracks
If anything, waves Heq kills my CPU :S

 

[AboutBlank]

Just shoot waves a message and you'll get a new demo period...

 

[Derykus]

It's a 2.0ghz core2duo T7250. Outdated business laptop, but it works perfectly for what I've been doing.

Just shoot waves a message and you'll get a new demo period...

Didn't know I could do that. Thanks for the tip!

 

[44master]

they are pretty low on CPU, in fact I can use 20-30 of those comps on my 2010 Mac Book Pro in Pro Tools with tons of tracks and other plugins.
Can't count how many I can use on my newest iMac, probably I won't even need so many of them.

 

[Derykus]

I got a new trial period from Waves, very quick customer service. They use up a good chunk of CPU when running 8 instances, but it's manageable. To be honest, they are quite underwhelming, but I can definitely hear that vintage quality and character. 1176 and CLA-2A adds a certain roundness to the vocals, and is much better with sibilance than the stock Cubase compressor. I think I much prefer the API and V compressors from Waves for vocals. The CLA-3A is great for the bass though; gives some girth to the low end.

 

[kev]

I'm using Cubase 5 and I can run more CLA compressors than I can count. I do have the i7-2600k processor and 8GB of memory though. Also recording on SSD hard drive.

There are so many different Core 2 Duo processors. Can you be more specific. Check these charts: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/

The processor I have is in the top 10 processors ever created. Can you find yours in that list?

I think it could be 11th on their list actually I do like a good processor chit chat though... mine clocks in at 13,000 odd i think on passmark. I would like to get the new 3960x but tooo much dough really for too little gain- will be the first generation ive skipped in sometime.