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High CPU usage in Ableton Live [FIXED BY EXPERTS]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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A great number of users have had issues with the highCPUusage of Ableton Live. This problem is not caused by any error, but by a large amount of data that Abletonprocessesduring a session.
SomePCsare just not up to the task, and the available processing power is lower than needed. If you find yourself in this situation, do not despair. There are some proven methods to reduce theCPUrequirements that Ableton Live has.
In this article, we will explore some of the best settings and tweaks you can apply to your version of Ableton Live. These methods will make the software run faster and will allow you to have an uninterrupted experience, without having to upgrade your system. Read on to find out how to do it.
How can I fix Ableton Live CPU overload?
1. Lower the Sample Rate settings
Note:It is recommended that you modify the Sample Rate value before starting a new project, and not while working on an older project.
2. Increase the Buffer Size settings
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3. Disable all inputs and outputs that you don’t use
4. Enable Multicore/Multiprocessor support (applies to Ableton Live 9 only)
5. Prevent Windows from turning off USB devices
In this article, we explored some of the best-proven methods to deal with high usage ofCPUpower by Ableton Live.
We hope this guide helped you solve your issue, and that you can use Ableton without any lag.
Please feel free to let us know if you managed to do this by using the comment section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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