Unusually high latency in Logic Pro X

Just to be sure: there is no Bluetooth involved anywhere? 200 ms and more is the typical latency that bluetooth has.

So, the next question is: what is your hardware setup? Which interface? Monitors? Headphones? MIDI controllers?

Also: what happens if you switch your Logic audio deviceto built in sound of your Mac?

Also: do you have any internal audio routing software installed, like Soundflower or Blackhole or others? Or any other audio processing app?

It is indeed absurdly high, and since Logic actually reports it it, LLM won't do anything.

Hi Again,

If you are using a lot of plug-ins, this will affect the session.

I have spent a fair amount of time with this subject and I believe there are a number of things that will allow you to optimize your workflow.

Understanding Buffer Size and using it accordingly (Low when Recording, High When Mixing/Listening)

Freezing Tracks

Printing/Bouncing Tracks to Audio

Utilizing Bus/Sends/Aux Tracks for proper distribution of FX

Bypassing Plug-ins when unsure if you would like to use them

Turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if possible when working on Music

Turning off other programs that may inhibit performance

Really learning to utilize plug-ins is also important. For example, you can apply an EQ to every track to Low Cut/High Pass but you can also use "Selection Based Processing" to cover the same job without over-utilizing plug-in processing.

This kind of care and responsibility will give you a great user experience. I have been doing this work now for over 7 years and the last couple of years, I have had 0 issues by implementing the information above.

Hope this helps and solves your query,

Eddie G.

Stop using LLM just because you can, read my post that Eddie pasted, use it only when you need it.

I think Eric nailed it, what is set as your "Input Device" in Logic's Preferences/Audio

Also, running at a 32 buffer because you can is not wise, 64 or 128 will give a lot more breathing room.

It's possible the session became corrupted, or that Logic's Preferences file needs to be rebuilt.

Well, the fact is that Logic reports this latency, which leads to the conclusion that whatever audio devices you have, must be the problem. Can you upload three screenshots: of your MIDI- and Audio Windows in Audio MIDI Setup and your Coreaudio Device setup in Logic?

Oh, also: check what is listed in your Audio window and MIDI window in Audio MIDI setup.

Hi there,

This is an advanced answer. I will also give you the options in another thread.

From a recent thread:

PanCenter

Also, regarding Low Latency mode, it has a very specific purpose.

Low Latency Mode checkbox and Limit slider: You need to select the Low Latency Mode checkbox in order to activate Low Latency mode and use the Limit slider. The Limit slider lets you determine a maximum amount of allowable delay that can be caused by plug-ins when Low Latency mode is enabled (by clicking the Low Latency Mode button on the Transport bar). In Low Latency mode, plug-ins are bypassed to ensure that all delays (across the entire signal flow of the current track) remain under the Limit slider value. This is useful when you want to play a software instrument with several latency-inducing plug-ins inserted in the channel.

Low Latency mode allows you to limit the maximum delay time caused by plug-ins. Plug-ins will be bypassed to ensure that the maximum delay that can occur across the entire signal flow (of the current track) remains under the chosen value. The Low Latency mode is extremely useful when you need to play a software instrument (or to monitor through an audio channel) when plug-ins with high latencies are already in use—at any point in the signal flow for the selected track/channel.

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Most new Logic users think it's some magic tool, that lowers latency to a minimum, that's completely off the mark, if left on it can destroy a mix. It has a very specific function. You should spend time learning Logic's Preferences, you will never regret having a working knowledge of Logic's Preferences (global) and Logic's Project Settings (project specific).

Hope this helps and solves your query,

Eddie G.