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i used to have stuttering from (seemingly?) lack of memory in v3 occasionally, but usually only after i'd left the machine for a while and the screensaver kicked in, or after using it for several hours. Reboot usually fixes it. The time thing made me think it most likely a memory leak.

now in v5 it ...

i have same problem, even thoughcpu usage is minimal. usually if i use for abou 30-60 mins and goaway and come back. if windows has locked the screen then when i unlock it and start using ableton again it usually happens.

sometimes happens just if i use it a lot, in particular if opening and ...

i have the same problem with cubase sx2 and microtonic...think i got round it by starting the instrument a loop early and muting it until just before the first beat.

Sent on behalf of TimB:

I have just ordered myself a shiny new PC laptop.
Now, one of the main reasons I have purchased the aforementioned laptop is to be able to play live sets.

Now, as far as I can see Ableton Live looks like it's The Shit for doing live computer-based audio tweakage. However ...

Thought squarepusher was 100% hardware, could be wrong. He's playing Edinburgh 11th August so I'll be having a wee look then...small venue so should get a look...

Think Vibert's supporting...