Multiprocessor

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OneKenna Author

Level 1

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Multiprocessor

Hey on pluggins is it alright to enable that inside logic, when running stuff like NI my stats are at the buttom.

iMac intel Duo Core 2.4, Mac OS X (10.5.1), 4 gig, Alesis io14, Krk Vxt6

Posted on Apr 23, 2009 10:25 PM

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Answer 1

Eriksimon

Level 6

15,428 points

Apr 24, 2009 12:26 AM in response to OneKenna

Hi,

If you run Kontakt standalone, use the Multiprocessor support checkbox. If you use it as an AU in Logic, you should turn it off.

regards, Erik.

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Answer 2

DrStrik9

Level 1

47 points

Apr 24, 2009 2:06 AM in response to Eriksimon

Why? Can't Logic use the Mac's own multiprocessors, such as the Intel quad core Xeon? Even low-end daw's such as Tracktion can do that. It splits the tracks up for each processor, and makes the work light. Not Logic?

DS9

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Answer 3

Eriksimon

Level 6

15,428 points

Apr 24, 2009 2:19 AM in response to DrStrik9

No, Kontakt has it's own Multiprocessor support that should be disabled when using it as an AU in Logic, because the host regulates the threading, not the plugin.

The K3 manual is not so specific:
"MULTIPROCESSOR SUPPORT: If enabled, KONTAKT will try to make use of
multiple CPUs or dual-core processors, if present. Note that by their very
nature, *low-latency applications are not very well-suited for running on*
*multiple processor cores*; therefore, low system latency values will eradicate
the advantages of multi-core processing."

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