AnsweredAnyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2?

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2014/05/18 07:05:39 (permalink)

Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2?

Hello, I seem to be getting a huge "spike" when using AD2? About 70% or more of the CPU level would be constant and this is on it's own before any other tracks have been added (from Sonar X3 producer, CPU monitor top right of control panel). The Original Addictive Drums had no problems, even with as much as 100-200 tracks, with a lot of plug-ins the CPU would never reach 1/2 of it's potential. Just a little concern because I don't want to be held up because of utilities.
 
I have tried and adjusted all of the XLN & Sonar parameters (baud rate, samples, ASIO etc.) and no luck?
If anyone else has had similar concerns and had a solution, could you please post? I've read from other forums (Gear Sluts, PC forum and others) trying to find an answer, also emailed XLN. "Thanks"
 
Mike. 
post edited by MANTRASKY - 2014/06/05 16:26:27

 
 
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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/04 19:30:12 (permalink)
Did you come up with a solution? I have the exact same problems as you describe.
I've done the same as you, tweaking every possible thing to tweak...
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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/04 19:35:54 (permalink)
There are a couple of recent updates that may help. Run your xln audio installer. The lastest version is 2.0.2.

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/04 19:41:44 (permalink)
Sounds like this software may be a complete rewrite..... Surprised about all the issues going on considering not much extra with it.

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/04 20:00:10 (permalink)
Clintmartin,
How,may I ask, did you find out about the updates to AD2?  I did not receive any email notification from XLN and I don't see any information on their web site talking about an update.  Does running the installer again just update the software or does the whole program have to be downloaded again?
Thanks,
 

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/04 20:09:07 (permalink)
I saw it over in the software forum. Go to your XLN Installer and it will scan and tell you the update is available. Just click update and you are done.

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/04 20:25:15 (permalink)
Sidroe,
Thanks for the information!

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/04 20:34:00 (permalink)
No spikes here. Oh wait... I'm using BFD3.
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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/05 14:42:06 (permalink)
The new "2.0.2 Update" cleared my issues! Thanks XLN...................

 
 
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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/05 15:13:39 (permalink)
Can you mark this thread as "fixed"/answer?
Thanks :)

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/05 15:26:25 (permalink)
Well I'll be... I'd started to think something was swamping down my system! AD2.02 fix confirmed here!





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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/05 16:27:27 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby MANTRASKY 2014/06/05 16:55:03
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Clintmartin,
How,may I ask, did you find out about the updates to AD2?  I did not receive any email notification from XLN and I don't see any information on their web site talking about an update.  Does running the installer again just update the software or does the whole program have to be downloaded again?
Thanks,
 


Yep, the software forum is pretty good here for update info. I also follow xln on facebook and spend too much time on the internet.

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/05 16:41:04 (permalink)
All the fix info is on their Facebook page. These quick fixes do nothing but raise their reputation.

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/05 16:43:06 (permalink)
"fixed"/answer

 
 
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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/05 16:47:00 (permalink)
Sorry just click 'Answer' below Clintmartins post. Cheers.

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/07 20:07:53 (permalink)
Well, It's not being "fixed" for me. Checking for updates every day using the XLNInstaller but the CPU spikes and the white noise are still there.
Should i uninstall AD2 and do a reinstallation?
Can i uninstall and reinstall how many times i want to?
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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/08 02:17:50 (permalink)
I haven't been getting noticeable spikes, but initially my keyboard shortcuts were been dropped out as I interacted with the software - Blue 2.0, TH2, have both done this too BTW. However, after the first fix, this seemed to stop...or mostly anyway...what I then found was that the timeline started stopping, even though the track kept playing...after 4/5 bars, the timeline would suddenly 'catch-up'. 
 
I sent a basic project to XLN's support, and they found a 'glitch', which was then sent to the developers...I've been waiting for a fix to this, otherwise I was just going to refund it, as AD1 works flawlessly. I guess I'll try the update and see if it does the trick.

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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/06/08 06:05:59 (permalink)
Hello Cat Cave,
 
I haven't noticed any more issues since the update of 2.0.2 (CPU spike and Lengthening the Bars) you can
contact XLN and open an issue report, there pretty good at getting back with you shortly. Yes you can uninstall and reinstall as you like.
 
Good Luck!
 
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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/07/06 03:14:16 (permalink)
Dear Mantra Sky
 
I read your post on the Gearlutz forum joining the chorus of users telling the world how AD 2 is spiking their CPUs.
 
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-computers/929684-anyone-else-getting-major-cpu-spikes-addictive-drums-2-a.html
 
You may have forgotten, but you ended your post with:
 
If you come across a solution, please post! I'll do the same, thanks
 
This Gearslutz forum thread is still unresolved. For the sake of people, like me, thinking of upgrading to AD2, and for the sake of XLN Audio’s reputation, perhaps you could take the time to say “it’s all good now” over on that forum as you have on this one?
 
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Re: Anyone else getting major CPU spikes with Addictive Drums 2? 2014/07/07 09:30:33 (permalink)
Before everybody responds to this I suggest going to the XLN installer and see if there are any updates...
And please quote the full version of Addictive Drums 2 you are on as I think there have been a few patches.
 
If you want to discuss this with XLN post on their Facebook page.
 
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