LIVE 8 PERFORMANCE TEST - Results Here

[Buhas]

1) Ableton Live CPU Meter 16%
2) Laptop/Desktop? desktop
3) Operating System? win7 64-bit
4) Ableton Live version? 8.2
5) CPU Make, Model, and Speed? i7-950 3.07Ghz
6) Amount of Ram? 6gig Corsair DDR3
7) Soundcard (and driver version if you know it)? Layla 24 driver ver 8.5
Hard Disk Drive Speed (if you know)? OCZ Vertex 2 SSD
9) Number of playback tracks? 8

[McQ714]

1) Ableton Live CPU Meter 16%
2) Laptop/Desktop? Mac Pro
3) Operating System? 10.6.5
4) Ableton Live version? 8.2.1
5) CPU Make, Model, and Speed? 2 x 2.66 GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon
6) Amount of Ram? 24 GB 1333 MHz
7) Soundcard (and driver version if you know it)? Saffire 6
Hard Disk Drive Speed (if you know)? 7200 rpm
9) Number of playback tracks? 8

so let me get this straight... you spent over $7500 on a computer and only $200 on an audio interface???
is it easy to see where you are walking with your head up your ass?

the post just above makes this seem even more ridiculous because that's only a $2000 computer at most and he gets the same performance on the test.

[Ukkonen]

1) 26%, 24-25% w/ASIO4ALL v2 and SP1
2) Custom desktop
3) Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
4) 8.2.1
5) AMD Athlon II X4 635 2.9 GHz
6) 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3
7) VIA VT1708S 6.0.1.7300
8) 7200 RPM SATA II
9) 8

[h2ogun99]

1) Ableton Live CPU Meter 16%
2) Laptop/Desktop? Mac Pro
3) Operating System? 10.6.5
4) Ableton Live version? 8.2.1
5) CPU Make, Model, and Speed? 2 x 2.66 GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon
6) Amount of Ram? 24 GB 1333 MHz
7) Soundcard (and driver version if you know it)? Saffire 6
Hard Disk Drive Speed (if you know)? 7200 rpm
9) Number of playback tracks? 8

so let me get this straight... you spent over $7500 on a computer and only $200 on an audio interface???
is it easy to see where you are walking with your head up your ass?

the post just above makes this seem even more ridiculous because that's only a $2000 computer at most and he gets the same performance on the test.

Thank you for making assumptions.

I will explain in simple terms so you can understand. My main computer was a newer model iMac. For what I do, the Saffire has worked out fine (but I do plan on upgrading soon). A few weeks ago I had an injury that will keep me from going to work for a couple of months. I am a graphic designer and also work with various 3D software. The place at work graciously bought me the Power Mac and allowed me to use it at home while I recover. I thought it would be nice to get my audio software running on that machine for obvious reasons. If that is an example of having my "head up my ass" then I am sorry. I would think any of us presented with the same opportunity would do the same.

[McQ714]

1) Ableton Live CPU Meter 16%
2) Laptop/Desktop? Mac Pro
3) Operating System? 10.6.5
4) Ableton Live version? 8.2.1
5) CPU Make, Model, and Speed? 2 x 2.66 GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon
6) Amount of Ram? 24 GB 1333 MHz
7) Soundcard (and driver version if you know it)? Saffire 6
Hard Disk Drive Speed (if you know)? 7200 rpm
9) Number of playback tracks? 8

so let me get this straight... you spent over $7500 on a computer and only $200 on an audio interface???
is it easy to see where you are walking with your head up your ass?

the post just above makes this seem even more ridiculous because that's only a $2000 computer at most and he gets the same performance on the test.

Thank you for making assumptions.

I will explain in simple terms so you can understand. My main computer was a newer model iMac. For what I do, the Saffire has worked out fine (but I do plan on upgrading soon). A few weeks ago I had an injury that will keep me from going to work for a couple of months. I am a graphic designer and also work with various 3D software. The place at work graciously bought me the Power Mac and allowed me to use it at home while I recover. I thought it would be nice to get my audio software running on that machine for obvious reasons. If that is an example of having my "head up my ass" then I am sorry. I would think any of us presented with the same opportunity would do the same.

Nope!!! And i wasn't aware that Power Macs were A) still being made and b) had dual 6-core processors in them. you should pick a name and stick with it. switching aliases may get confusing.

[shimmy]

Alias bigtime fail!
Hey Clark Kent, we can see the "S" on your shirt !

[shimmy]

lol

[majisafi]

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[McQ714]

You are a first class human it seems. It is comforting you exist to call out the shortcoming of others. Must make you feel good being a watchdog for others. Based on your writing style I would guess you are living in your divorced Mom's basement. How is that for an assumption?

Let me explain (not that you deserve it).

1. I made a mistake. Mac pro. Been using macs since the //e and get them confused sometimes. Sorry.

2. I have two accounts. Won't go into the reason, but there is a reasonalbe one.

Take care.

so glad you recognize that I am indeed a first class human!
and yes, you nailed it on the head.. divorced mom's basement. do they even have basements in California??? wouldn't know, never seen one here.

what exactly is my writing style? break it down for me. do you mean style, as in I spell check words like "reasonalbe" so that I don't get caught with my pants down when the spelling police come around?

[majisafi]

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[Tone Deft]

not to be a forum cop but can you two please take this elsewhere? this thread is a good source of info, people will have to page past all this to reap information.

[digimixa]

1) 20%
2) Custom build (PC)
3) Windows 7 64 bit
4) Live 8.2
5) Intel, i5 750 (quad core), 2.66Ghz
6) 4Gb
7) M-Audio Delta 2496 (driver version - 5.10.0.5074
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB, 7200rpm 32MB Cache
9) 8

[thepgj]

1) Ableton Live CPU Meter %
peak: 97%, then 84%

2) Laptop/Desktop? Make/Model?
Laptop: MSI Mega Book GX700

3) Operating System?
Windows Vista, 32 Bit, SP2

4) Ableton Live version?
8.2.1

5) CPU Make, Model, and Speed?
Intel Core2Duo, T5550 @ 1.83 GHz

6) Amount of Ram?
4 GB

7) Soundcard?
Tascam US 122 MK2, Driver 2.0 (latest)

8) Hard Disk Drive Speed?
5.400rpm

9) Number of playback tracks?
4

That sucks ...

[carrieres]

17%

( 8 Tracks, full on test with ASIO4ALL)

Dell Studio Laptop 1458

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 Q740 @ 1.73GHz

6gb Ram

7200 Disk

with the same config with a sony, i obtain 27 %

[Laurens48711]

1: Ableton Live CPU Meter %: 55%
2: Laptop/Desktop? Make/Model? HP Compaq 6735b NA963ET
3: Operating System? Windows 7
4: Ableton Live version? 8.2.1
5: CPU Make, Model, and Speed? AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 2,3GHz
6: Amount of Ram? 4096 MB
7: Soundcard (and driver version if you know it)? Focusrite Saffire Pro 40, Driver version 2.2
8: Hard Disk Drive Speed (if you know)? 5400 RPM
9: Number of playback tracks? 8