Cubase 5 lag

[Soulthief]

Hi,

I'm using cubase 5 at home to mix the recorded audio for my band
but i got one very, VERY annoying problem.
When i hit the play button (or space bar whatever) it lags like hell and
has many sudden stops so i can't listen properly if the mix is good and everything is put where it should be.

How can i solve this so it play smoothly in cubase?

 

[dertillo]

try to set the audio buffers higher, else...
get yourself a better audio interface, there you could mention
huge differenzes in the quality and latency of your mixes
and last but not least buy more ram or a better
processor for your pc cause if they reached their limits it could also
improve the smoothness.

 

[Soulthief]

well about the ram and processor, if got a 2.6 ghz quad core with 8 gb ram, that should be enough.. i check if it was a processor overload but my processors can handle cubase with ease.

But how do i set the audio buffers higher? maybe that will make a diffrence

 

[Kurkkuviipale]

Sounds like an audio buffer problem indeedn. What kind of audio interface are you using? You're using Cubase so the chain would go like this: Cubase -> Devices -> Device Setup -> VST Audio System -> Control Panel.

If increasing buffer size doesn't help, I'd suggest you to buy a good audio interface. (Or download program called ASIO4ALL) M-Audio is a popular model, but as you've got Cubase I'd suggest you Steinbergs CI2. You can probably pick one up from a local music store for 200€.

 

[Soulthief]

I installed ASIO4ALL and it works great now! Thanks a lot!

 

[Kurkkuviipale]

Remember that ASIO4ALL is not the same as a high-end audio interface. If you're dealing with an every day home recording that shouldn't even sound "awesome for a home recording" then it should be fine.

 

[Soulthief]

well.. i don't record anything at home. I only mix things home. I record at the band practice space where i have a sm57 and a hard disk recorder. I take it of the recorder on the computer and start mixing. vocals and drum same way only the bass recording is done at somebody who has the pretty good recording stuff and i get those recording also so i can complete my mix.

So am i save doing it this way or sould i try win the lottery to buy stuff i don't have the money and/or knowledge off

 

[SquareTangle]

Also make sure you're using the driver that is for your interface and not the default