System overload in Logic Pro X

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System overload in Logic Pro X

I have recently upgraded from Logic Pro 9 and am trying to work on a project that was originally created in Logic 9. I am trying to add a bass part (audio) but repeatedly get the message:

System Overload.

The audio engine was not able to process all required data in time.

(-10011)

It works for a while but then it keeps stopping. (It seemed to work better if I turn my computer off and let it cool down.) I Have increased the I/O buffer size to 1024 but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I occasionally had this problem in Logic 9 but quite rarely. The project has 32 tracks - but as I said that didn't seem to be a problem before.

Would be grateful for any help!

Stephen

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; 8gb RAM

Posted on Jul 20, 2014 11:52 AM

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Jul 20, 2014 6:34 PM in response to stephenhis

Both Mavericks and Logic Pro X place a much greater load on the system so it's not unusual for those running Macs that are 'Marginal' in terms of CPU and Graphic Power... to show such issues after upgrading... from LP9.

A 2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo is what I would call "marginal' nowadays....

Additional: You may find the following link of some help in such situations...

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5412

Personally, I'd go back to Snow Leopard (v10.6.8) and Logic Pro 9 (v9.1.5)... on your system drive..

This is still the optimal combo of OS X and LP versions...in many user's opinions, my own included. to obtain the best Logic performance overall given your hardware... and run Mavericks off of a fast 7200rpm external FW800 HD if you need some of it's functionality (like iCloud etc) or vice versa and run SL and LP9 off of a fast 7200rpm external FW800 HD leaving Mavericks on your System drive.

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