Hmmm...
 
This is the first time I received this message...
 
I just opened Melodyne to access the new update download... and a window pops up informing me that my DAWs buffer is set too low... It seems Melodyne "suggests" 1024 as it's claim that Melodyne "needs" it, and reluctantly adds that you may get away with 512 but dropouts are likely...
 
Should I actually pay attention to this? 1024 is quite a chunk of buffer. I'm running 8 cores and 16GB RAM...
 
What d'ya think?
 
Thanks...
Keni
 
 

I get that message too, but yet it always seems to work fine.  Then again, I don't use it for long periods, just short audio fixes before it has a chance to screw up if it is going to.

Hi Keni. I'd say give it a try as is and increase it if you need to. Cheers.

You'll likely see less dropouts (if any) and less audible pops clicks (if any) running at the recommended buffer size. I've done fine at 128 when it was a small clip or 2 being adjusted. The larger your clips the more likely you'll need to run their recommended buffer size.

Keni, I've successfully used Melodyne at 96 samples in my FF 400.  As with V-Vocal, I only process short clips and bounce them down as I would with VV.  It's never hung up on me, yet.

I agree with most of what has been said here, especially Seth.  I merely ignore the warning and trudge on.  Of course, I also work in small segments of clips...

Keni, I've worked with an entire vocal track at 512 and had no problems at all, but I didn't have too tweak too much because the singer did a really good job. I think I only adjusted 5 or 6 notes in the whole track. Not sure if that makes a difference or not.
I'd just go for it and if it doesn't work adjust as needed.
Good luck!

Another one who ignores it and just carries on. I always only ever work on small clips anyway.

Celemony has always recommended 1024 for the buffer size when using Melodyne.  They probably figured it would cut down on support issues if they put a notice about it, since that is first thing they ask you when you say you're having problems.  If it's working for you with less than the recommended then I'd say continue doing so.
 
Dan

I've been using Melodyne/ARA in the 128 range since S1 v2 originally came out, and continue to do so now in X3.   I can't say I've ever come across any issues because of it in either DAW.  FWIW, my clips usually range from about 1 to 20 seconds.