Let's see what the process looks like on a Mac. Seeing the CPU load helps you figure out what is taxing the CPU the most and determine if you’re getting close to the “danger zone.” It’s possible to see CPU usage at the operating system level and at the application level (within your DAW). It sure would be helpful if you could see the CPU load. Sometimes, a plug-in or process with a moderate average CPU load will induce random spikes in CPU activity, which although brief, may result in an error message. Since there are many variables even in each of those areas, it isn’t safe to assume that one is always going to tax the CPU more than another. The most likely suspects are plug-ins, other open programs, high track counts, and automation. Precious session time is easily burned in the process of trying to find the culprit. Plus, it’s a real vibe killer when you have clients in the room. When this happens, your ability to be productive is impeded, and your desire to create is destroyed. Sessions can be sailing right along-you’re adding tracks and plug-ins with not a problem in sight-then out of nowhere, the unforgiving iceberg of reality cracks the hull of your creative vessel and leaves you stranded. You know the pain and frustration the curse brings.
Yes, it : the dreaded curse of CPU overload.
DAW life really is remarkable, until… it happens. They provide us with unbelievable power and flexibility for composing, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, and they serve and spark our creativity.
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