By the way Craig, I do know who you are and how influential you to DAW recording and I think it's great that you take the time to help people.
What I mean by slow when freezing, it will take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes. I never had that before. Naturally it's only for the midi tracks I select but I don't have a clue how to fix it.
Also, I am going to unplug all the cords and label them and make sure everything is right.
Thanks