the system swapping memory pages to the HD and that must be a high priority task (bad design). Not disputing it but is it really related to the onboard graphics? It looks more like a virtual memory thing, i.e. When I get around to it I'll see if I can modify the target temperature or fan speed so it has a slightly higher threshold. My only complaint is that CPU usage while playing is in the 20-30% range and that activates the fan on the laptop. (it's getting close to 13 years old) There are probably a few other services I could shut down for even better efficiency. I generally get a score of 39 with this laptop, despite its age.
* ASIO4All - The default Windows Driver for the sound actually worked quite well (under 5ms reliably), but the free ASIO4All driver allowed me to go all the way down to 1.3ms) Both of these cause intermittent processor spikes, particularly Windows Defender.
I'm basically using this laptop for Pianoteq exclusively (it's basically like a single-purpose Piano sound module for me), so with everything stable and installed, I turn off WiFi and even Windows Defender. * Turn off any unnecessary services when using Pianoteq. (This Sony gives a choice between NVIDIA GeForce 8400 vs Intel GMA X3100) I was prone to spikes of activity (which caused red lines in Pianoteq) especially when I was under 5ms.
The Intel graphics shares memory and periodically and unpredictably accesses the hard drive and CPU. * If you computer can use a graphic chip/card instead of a intel graphics, use it. Initially it was rock solid with ~8-10ms latency, but after playing around a little bit I can use the best settings without pops (Sample Rate of 48000Hz, Buffer = 64 Samples 1.3ms, Polyphony = Auto Optimistic). I currently have pianoteq running on an old 2007 Sony Vaio SZ640 Core 2 Duo with a T7500 processor (2.2ghz), 3gb ram, 32-bit Windows 10, with a spinning hard drive using the built-in audio.
I wonder if it's cables problem or integrated soundcard?Īny other things to watch out for? I want it to work as perfectly as it can without extending costs(obviously).
What about sound output in laptops, no problem there? I'm having quite a lot of distortions when I connect my desktop PC to my CA98. So 4 core i7 for example? Maybe i5 would be enough? What generation and frequency? I understand that most important thing for this is CPU. So my core question is: what are REAL system reqirements of Pianoteq? I mean what would allow me to use it with lowest latency, high/highest settings and polyphony? I'm asking because I consider buying used laptop for Pianoteq only. I know Pianoteq lists very low system reqirements, even recommended but I read that for example version 6.0 increased them(even if pianoteq didn't change them on their website). I was wondering if I should create new topic but I figured if someone else will want to find this it will be much easier.Ībout system requirements of Pianoteq.