Logic Pro overload, memory update?

[3tuxedo]

hey guys, i use Logic, and i know it is a CPU hog, but my macbook is taking a beating from it and will sometimes say system overload ect ect. would a memory upgrade help this problem? i am thinking of upgrading and i was just wondering if it would be beneficial.

 

[gotet10]

Probably.
If you're on Snow Leopard, you should make sure you're running in 64 bit, that'll help a ton.
RAM would definitely help though. I upgraded my Macbook Pro 15 in to 8 gigs and I REALLY helped with everything.
RAM is like brain cells for your computer. More = more thinking.

BE CAREFUL THOUGH! Make sure you go to http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade
You need to see how much RAM your Macbook can support. Some can only take up to 6 gigs.

Another thing to do is check your plugins. You might just be running more than you really need or running some in High Efficiency modes.

Also try the CPU buffer button. It helps in a pinch, but it turns off some plugins sometimes.

Hope this helped.

 

[setyouranchor]

1) Print your tracks (especially drums)
2) RAM isnt EVERYTHING. You need to think about your processor.

Check your buffer size in preferences too. I've not had this problem, like at all, since upgrading to my iMac i7, running 70+ tracks of audio and plugins. Thats 32 bit mode too, still need to switch to 64 bit but its never been a problem for me

 

[Beneath_the_Bliss]

I upgraded my Macbook to 4gb of RAM and it made a pretty noticeable difference. If you're having problems with CPU, like Seb said, print complete tracks or try freezing them (right click on the track number, and tick freeze).

 

[3tuxedo]

Probably.
you should make sure you're running in 64 bit, that'll help a ton.

are you talking about running Logic in 64 bit mode? cause i didnt think you could. but i could deff be wrong.

 

[setyouranchor]

are you talking about running Logic in 64 bit mode? cause i didnt think you could. but i could deff be wrong.

Go to Applications. Find Logic. Right click > Get info. Untick the box that says "Open in 32 Mode"

That will let you run Logic in 64 bit. Unless your not on Logic 9.1. something

Could be wrong with which update it is

 

[gotet10]

are you talking about running Logic in 64 bit mode? cause i didnt think you could. but i could deff be wrong.

I tried running logic in 64 bit mode and I hated it. All your 32 bit plugins run through "logic 32 bit bridge" or something and it crashes constantly. It's not really worth it. Just make sure you're running your mac in 64 bit.

 

[3tuxedo]

ive never had to mess with it like such, how would i go about this?

 

[gotet10]

ive never had to mess with it like such, how would i go about this?

Running in 64 bit? Hold "6" and "4" when you turn on your computer.

 

[3tuxedo]

every time? and will that run logic in 64 bit too?

 

[setyouranchor]

Just right click on the logic icon in applications, un tick the box that says "32 bit mode"

You dont need to hold 6 and 4 every time you boot up

 

[gotet10]

You should though to get the most out of your Mac.

 

[3tuxedo]

it hasn't been working, this seems so easy and im screwing it up. i keep checking About This Mac > More Info > Software and then "64-bit Kernel and Extensions" says no.