Wow, it may be time to finally buck up!

billybk1 · 11-20-2006, 08:28 PM

I just installed the latest v1.41 release and now one of my last remaining problems has seamingly been addressed. Not sure if it was intentional or it was inadvertant. But when I uncheck the new default option "Solos default to in-place solo" this bug that I listed in a previous thread appears to be fixed now:

2) When using multi-out VSTi's (like my EZdrummer) with UAD-1 plugins and routing those tracks to another track (bus) you get distorted audio when using the solo/mute functions. You have to stop and re-start playback to get rid of it.

http://www.cockos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3621

Mixing with EZdrummer & UAD-1 plugins:

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/...ummerUAD1s.jpg

(19) track project using EZdrummer VSTi, in multi-out mode, (12) UAD-1 plugins (96% DSP on 2 cards) @ 128 samples (2.9msec) project latency. Average total native CPU usage 7%-12%. After making a few UAD-1 friendly performance tweaks in REAPER's "Preference's", playback using UAD-1 plugins is nearly flawless. Project renders are perfect. Loving the TranzPort support too!

Look's like it may be time to finally buck up and get me a REAPER license.

Cheers,

Billy Buck

billybk1 · 11-22-2006, 08:32 AM

Well, I finally did it. EZdrummer & my UAD-1 plugins have been working so well lately, in the latest v1.41 version that I just had to purchase an official REAPER license. Being able to fully utilize my TranzPort wireless DAW controller in REAPER is just icing on the cake!

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/...nginREAPER.jpg

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/...erinREAPER.jpg

Cheers,

Billy Buck

Jed · 11-22-2006, 11:11 AM

awesome Billy - welcome in!

Cheers
Jed

akoustic · 11-23-2006, 01:52 AM

Billy,

great to hear your success with UAD & Reaper... any chance you could share some settings, i.e. UAD driver version, UAD Control panel settings, Reaper tweeks, ASIO etc... would be appreciated, thanks.

billybk1 · 11-23-2006, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by akoustic

Billy,

great to hear your success with UAD & Reaper... any chance you could share some settings, i.e. UAD driver version, UAD Control panel settings, Reaper tweeks, ASIO etc... would be appreciated, thanks.

Yes, I am using the latest UAD-1 v4.5 VST and all of the UAD-1 Performance Meter configuration settings are kept at their defaults. For best performance, (ie no native CPU munching) I keep my Delta .51 ASIO @ 128 samples. I've included a link to a tweaking guide, for optimizing REAPER for UAD-1 use. I have (2) cards and have been able to maximize my DSP usage (96% / 12-17 UAD-1 plugins at one time), in REAPER projects with hardly any significant native CPU usage. I will get the occasional CPU spike in some projects when first starting playback. But, after a few moments the native CPU drops back down to normal levels. I just built myself a brand new E6300 Duo Core/ASUS P5B-E DAW and the performance is incredible. A REAPER project with 20+ tracks (incl an instance of EZ drummer VSTi in multi-out mode) and 12 UAD-1 PPI's (96% DSP) @ ASIO 128 samples will consume 8%-14% total native CPU!

Optimizing guide for using UAD-1 with REAPER (v1.41 and above):

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/...withREAPER.jpg

I am going to be picking up my 3rd card (UAD-1e) to compliment my existing UAD-1 PCI cards, before those generous UA promotions/discounts, end on Dec 31st.

Cheers,

Billy Buck

akoustic · 11-23-2006, 08:14 AM

Billy,

thanks so much for your detailed post on the UAD1 setup with Reaper. Appreciate the time you took explaining your setup plus motherboard recommendations as i know some chipsets behave better performance than others on PCI bus.

super cool post, & thanks once again for sharing

cyberturbo · 11-23-2006, 08:35 AM

Billy,

Congrats on getting the license! 2.9msec, that's sweet. Glad to see things are finally running smooth for you.

billybk1 · 11-23-2006, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by akoustic

Billy,

thanks so much for your detailed post on the UAD1 setup with Reaper. Appreciate the time you took explaining your setup plus motherboard recommendations as i know some chipsets behave better performance than others on PCI bus.

super cool post, & thanks once again for sharing

My pleasure, just paying it forward

billybk1 · 11-23-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cyberturbo

Billy,

Congrats on getting the license! 2.9msec, that's sweet. Glad to see things are finally running smooth for you.

Thanks, now I am 100% legit

Yeah, now I do everything in REAPER @ 2.9msec which seems to be the sweet spot. I really appreciate that "VST Plugins: Save all Banks" tip. I completely missed that one. It makes a big difference when using a VSTi like EZdrummer.