Just a quick kudos to the bakers here. As others have reported, CPU usage seems better after the August update. I was curious to see if I found a noticeable difference, so I loaded up a modest track I'm working on (31 tracks, mostly audio with a couple synths and guitar fx sims, lots of take lanes, various PC and other VST effects on every track) and took a screen shot of the CPU meter.
 
Here it is with the July update:
 

 
And now with the August update:
 

 
I've noticed the core 1 utilization has improved pretty much across the board just as it has in that project.
 
Really good update so far. Thanks bakers!!
 
Dean

August update?

Early access: http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/3463162

Yep, early access. No problems at all so far with it, and the CPU benefits alone have been a really big deal for me. I actually took the project mentioned in my OP down to 64 samples of latency and it ran great. Thinking about trying out 32 samples later today...
 
Happy camper here.
 
Dean

Just installed it and yes, improved performance and 1st core being used the least. Even with my network adapter enabled and while online typing this. Interesting!

Yes, I too have noticed better cpu performance, seeing some graphical goofiness taking place, even with latest video card drivers, still very pleased with Platinum, and the AZ Controller.

Michayl Asaph
Yes, I too have noticed better cpu performance, seeing some graphical goofiness taking place, even with latest video card drivers, still very pleased with Platinum, and the AZ Controller.

Please elaborate on the graphical goofiness! Thanks!!!!

That's cool! I was trying to make the bars peak the other day but the cpu bars where not really showing...
The funny thing was, that I was trying to see the bars and hopefully change the color...
I kept adding plugins and the bars didn't move much... I gave up...
Of course I had no idea the bakers had done something truly cool.. well until now!
Can't wait to get back to the music~! I have two songs ready to mix! but no time :(
 
Thanks folks!
 

A definite, much improved CPU performance! Superb job Bakers. Thank you!

Razorwit
Just a quick kudos to the bakers here. As others have reported, CPU usage seems better after the August update. I was curious to see if I found a noticeable difference, so I loaded up a modest track I'm working on (31 tracks, mostly audio with a couple synths and guitar fx sims, lots of take lanes, various PC and other VST effects on every track) and took a screen shot of the CPU meter.
 
Here it is with the July update:
 

 
And now with the August update:
 

 
I've noticed the core 1 utilization has improved pretty much across the board just as it has in that project.
 
Really good update so far. Thanks bakers!!
 
Dean

That finding and observation alone makes me very excited about installing the Aug release. This is fantastic news!