DP 8 lags

[timo]

It records ok but the time/measures don't run smooth during recording or play back. When playing back and trying to mix every command i.e.: fader mover, panning, adding removing plugs causes a spinning wheel for a few seconds. It works perfect on previously recorded tracks from months ago. All other programs on my 2009 macbook pro work fine, 4 gig ram permissions fine. Any help would be appreciated, very perplexing
timo

[Guitar Gaz]

As often repeated - what is your hardware and software setup ? Most of us list that in our signatures. It helps people on this board suggest solutions if they know what you are using.

[timo]

Thanks for the reply
I am using 2009 MacBook Pro 2.53 mhz Intel Core 2 Duo
4 Gig Ram 1067 MHz DDR3
300 gig 7200 drive
Running DP 8.06
Audio comes in on ethernet cable from Yamaha LS9 32 channel digital mixer via 2 Dante My16-AUD cards.

Timo

[David Polich]

Thanks for the reply
I am using 2009 MacBook Pro 2.53 mhz Intel Core 2 Duo
4 Gig Ram 1067 MHz DDR3
300 gig 7200 drive
Running DP 8.06
Audio comes in on ethernet cable from Yamaha LS9 32 channel digital mixer via 2 Dante My16-AUD cards.

Timo

What version of OSX are you on?
Is DP8 running in 64-bit or 32-bit mode?

I can tell you right now that you don't have quite enough RAM to be running DP8. And your
computer is a bit old now.

[James Steele]

When playing back and trying to mix every command i.e.: fader mover, panning, adding removing plugs causes a spinning wheel for a few seconds.

If you're adding or removing plugs during playback, you're going to get a spinning wheel no matter what. That's just not something you can do in DP (I'm not sure about other DAWs) and not expect a hiccup.

As for the fader moves and panning, that shouldn't be causing a problem. I'd be thinking it might have something to do with moving your audio over Ethernet.

[timo]

I am running 10.9.2
Thanks for the tip I wondered about the ram as my first instinct was it doesn't have enough to do the processing I am asking for, so it gets there but takes a few seconds. Although wouldn't I be having a problem with previously recorded files too?
I was in 64 bit mode when recording the gig on saturday but have switched it on playback to 32 since and it didn't help. I wondered if changing after the fact wouldn't improve the lag since it was already recorded?