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Originally Posted by mrthnmn
Hello!
I am running Reaper 5.971 on 64-bit Windows 7, 4 GB RAM with a Scarlett 2i4 interface. I've optimized Windows per this site:
https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-...o-on-Windows-7
I'm recording with condenser mics to a click track and trying to get the buffer size right but I can't eliminate the latency and the popping. If I record 1 mic/track with a 1024 buffer size (44.1 khz sample rate) it goes well for about 10 seconds and then starts both lagging and popping.
I thought it must be inadequate memory but it appears to using only 100 MB of RAM and 1% of CPU.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Bruce
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With my interface a buffer size of 512 works better with 44.1khz, and I generally only use a buffer size of 1024 when sending tracks to the studio at 96khz. In fact the usb interface app sets the sample rate with khz by default.
There are many factors that can effect latency. Some windows versions have a set limit to how much ram it can use regardless of how much ram you actually have installed.
https://www.ricksdailytips.com/windows-memory-limits
You should also check your virtual memory and make sure it's using most of your ram. Using windows resource monitor gives you a visual.
https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-...itor-windows-7
Change virtual memory size:
https://www.pctechbytes.com/windows-...al-memory-size
CPU!! If your cpu is a slow donkey ie. a core duo on a 10 year old desktop or cheap laptop you're very likely going to have processing issues regardless of how much ram you have. You can check what resources Reaper is using by clicking on the View Tab (top left of screen) then the Performance Meter.
Theoretically you should be running an i7 processor with 16 GB of ram for any daw. You can find really good deals on i7 (3rd generation) desktops that have been "renewed/refurbished" on Amazon. The computer I'm using to type this response cost me $300 bucks, and I haven't an issue with it in 3 years. Just make sure if you upgrade, you get a Windows 10 "Pro" upgrade NOT the "Home" version of Windows!
Another optimization checklist you can go through:
https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare...-for-windows-7
Also, Reaper will drop the sound of a track over +18db by default. You can reach that limit pretty quickly in high gain situations. Leaving some head room on the master track (-6db) can help with that. Getting your input gain levels dialed in on your interface is essential!
Make sure you have the latest drivers for your interface. AND ALSO YOUR DISPLAY/GRAPHICS CARD!
Sometimes this driver just works better:
http://www.asio4all.org
Good Luck