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M1 MacBook Pro audio glitch

I cannot locate a relevant thread here, but there are reports all over the internet, including several audio forums and Apple dev. forums regarding audio glitches on M1 hardware.

The audio crackling or popping can occur in any application and is frequently (perhaps always?) accompanied by a console message like the following:

3587 HALS_OverloadMessage.cpp:222 HALS_OverloadMessage: Overload due to HAL client proc exceeding io cycle budget

The audio defect, and console message occur *almost every time* I use an application with audio. I am running MacOS 12.6 on a MacBookPro18,3.

Internet lore on the subject suggests deleting the audio plist files in /Library/Preferences/Audio/. I have not found that to be a reliable fix for the problem.

Has anyone discovered a reliable solution to this problem? Please help, Apple.

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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Dec 15, 2022 2:26 PM

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dashmac

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Posted on Jul 26, 2023 12:03 PM

I had exactly this until I changed from using a belkin USB hub to attach my interface. It was driving me crazy as my older 2017 macbook pro gave me no issues. I connected my interface - a focusrite Clarette 4 USB, directly to my M1 macbook, and all the glitch issues just disappeared and have not returned. Bliss! I'm now convinced that there are major problems with audio and certain USB-C interfaces.

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Jan 10, 2024 11:25 AM in response to PabloArteeL

Same issue

I really detest that we all know the ropes so well regarding all of the possible issues on how one check inputs , outputs , speakers ect !

its an M1 issue

so incredibly upsetting and cannot fix it and have lost valuable time

so bizarre . It just randomly cut out sound . Infuriating

Llamadav

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Feb 11, 2023 1:59 AM in response to grumpbus

This driving me crazy. I use ableton and have to turn off and delete those library files all the time.

it also happens using Apple Music on the laptops speakers.

Mad no solution yet.

vickos83

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Mar 6, 2023 7:15 AM in response to mattrixxAustralia

Hey, same here. Have you resolved the issue?

Mar 6, 2023 3:22 PM in response to vickos83

I've still not resolved this issue. Have been speaking with Apple about it and still have not fund a resolution.

Casw

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Mar 29, 2023 4:41 PM in response to mattrixxAustralia

Tell me more @mattrixxAustralia?

I haven't yet upgraded because a lot of my plugins for LogicProX don't have an update.

Recording is killing me with this glitch.

Apr 6, 2023 12:27 PM in response to grumpbus

This is extremely frustrating. We deserve at least an official response. This is supposed to be profesional hardware.

Apr 18, 2023 7:35 PM in response to Casw

Have just updated to 13.3.1 on both MacStudio Ultra and MacBook Pro M1 Max.... Issue is still there!! Aaaargh.

foge1

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Jul 25, 2023 2:42 PM in response to Casw

Identical situation, I feel exactly the same this is the worse mac I have ever bought for audio applications.

5echos

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Nov 26, 2023 10:25 AM in response to grumpbus

Just received new M3 iMac, same audio issue. Randomly all audio cut outs for a moment. Does not matter what the audio source is. Very disappointed and frustrated.

Apr 4, 2023 4:54 PM in response to Casw

Yes, unfortunately, this problem has returned on my systems again. Initially OS 13.3 was working extremely well, but has since deteriorated once again.

I am having to use CPUsetter to "re-nice" Logic to -20, to prioritise its audio. (I do the same with Pro Tools when using that too.

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