Tracking with Helix Native 1.5
Problem
Has anyone found a workable way to multitrack using HXN that doesn't hog or max out their system pretty quickly?
System
2016 32G Ram iMac 5K (10.12.6) (I use it for 4K video editing so its plenty snappy).
Scenario/Workflow
Open a new project in Logic (10.4.1) Only Logic open and running on the system.
Open once instance of superior drummer (2.x) all samples loaded in RAM/cache - 2Gb max.
Open two instances of HXN and select say PV Panama for stereo rhythm guitars (L+R)
Open
Logic Pro seems prone to those danged overloads. Some think its due to its heritage and code base. If you google you can find lots of stories, and lots of suggested solutions. I have a few plugins in particular that seem to cause problems at times, so I'm cautious with them. HxN is on my list, but its a processor intensive plug in. Omnisphere. Some reverbs. A few tips I can offer that have helped me are:
- keep lots of plug-ins of your main 1/2 channel (use busses instead, then route those t