You're absolutely right Clive and thanks to all who replied. I actually don't use many samples, it's really about some of the modelling synths like EVB3 which I find is the single most CPU intensive of Logic's instruments. The thing is I can play it live without clicks or pops at 128 sample buffer using internal audio outs but plug in any Firewire audio interface and clicks and pops and hung notes occur... I was hoping to get a few CPU cycles back if the 16 bit thing was possible so I could actually use my Presonus Firebox for live performances. As it stands I use the internal audio outs and run it into the Firebox in standalone mode to get a volume knob and to balance the audio outputs... It actually sounds pretty decent but overall seems a shame to have to do it this way. Mmm, the only other option, is NI's B4 II.... sounds pretty decent these days, but obviously costs. However, it is definitely leaner on the CPU cycles. Best Regards, Matt Audio - Music - Post Production Web: mattrixx.net - Australia 0416 197 883 Snail Mail: PO Box 10395, Adelaide, South Australia. 5000 iCHATav: mattrixx@mac.com Email: matt@mattrixx.net

On 08.11.2006, at 12:47, Matt McKenzie-Smith wrote: > The thing is I can play it live > without clicks or pops at 128 sample buffer using internal audio outs > but plug in any Firewire audio interface and clicks and pops and hung > notes occur... You might try another cable. ___ Peter Ostry

On 09/11/2006, at 12:15 AM, Peter Ostry wrote: > On 08.11.2006, at 12:47, Matt McKenzie-Smith wrote: > >> The thing is I can play it live >> without clicks or pops at 128 sample buffer using internal audio outs >> but plug in any Firewire audio interface and clicks and pops and hung >> notes occur... > > You might try another cable. Thanks Peter. I'm pretty sure I've done that. Is it actually possible that the FW cable could work - but only intermittently? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Paul Najar Jaminajar Music Production www.jaminajar.com