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Interesting topic, and rewarding to see the guide circulating. 
But really impressive images of the computer 
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Issues with SSD Bitlocker performance impact
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So, if you are only using your SSD for streaming sample libraries, the best option would seem to be to turn bit locker off in the manner described in the article?
Or am I missing something?
Anyone run into any issues doing that?
To turn off BitLocker, all you need to do is launch an elevated command prompt (launch CMD as administrator) and enter manage-bde -off C: — replace the C: with a different drive letter if your encrypted drive is not C. (You can also do this, for individual drives, via the BitLocker control panel: Control Panel → System and Security → BitLocker Drive Encryption — or type “manage BitLocker” in the Start Menu search box.)
I never turned it on, really, on all my computers.
And now we also have a valid and relevant source - Tom’s Hardware.
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I’ll check. I think I turned it off as part of my attempt to optomize my laptops.
Just a suggestion: If you use a separate disk for storing samples, then you can turn it off only for that disk.
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There are ways to encrypt specific folders rather than whole disk encryption if you need to protect certain things.
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A nice guide for the notorious ACPI.SYS issue → Audio Dropouts (All Notes) - #5 by Mark
Now without drop-outs and glitch free.
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For hard core users! 
Chris Titus’ Windows Debloat Powershell scripting → LINK
July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors
Based on extensive analysis of Intel Core 13th/14th Gen desktop processors returned to us due to instability issues, we have determined that elevated operating voltage is causing instability issues in some 13th/14th Gen desktop processors. Our analysis of returned processors confirms that the elevated operating voltage is stemming from a microcode algorithm resulting in incorrect voltage requests to the processor.
Intel is delivering a microcode patch which addresses the root cause of exposure to elevated voltages. We are continuing validation to ensure that scenarios of instability reported to Intel regarding its Core 13th/14th Gen desktop processors are addressed. Intel is currently targeting mid-August for patch release to partners following full validation.
Intel is committed to making this right with our customers, and we continue asking any customers currently experiencing instability issues on their Intel Core 13th/14th Gen desktop processors reach out to Intel Customer Support for further assistance.
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Gig Performer user Paul Gere shared his experience with the Facebook group here.
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I did a thing. New audio interface: MOTU M4.
I’ve had unresolvable audio breakup issues with purchased versions of Roland Zenology Pro and D-50.
Zenology in particular has been breaking up audibly at 128 up to over 512, which is unlike all other plugins. If I even open the app to Edit mode, I get dropouts.
I have a screaming fast mini PC and Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 interface that handle virtually all of my VSTs at 44.1/128, but not the Roland apps mentioned above.
I’ve considered the MOTU M4 as a possible Focusrite replacement. I dug into it and that was where the lights went up. There’s a world of posts from folks who went from Focusrite to MOTU and realized an audio performance improvement.
I found none where the story went the other way.
So on Friday, I bought an M4 from Sweetwater thinking I’d return it if I wasn’t pleased. It landed this afternoon and I observe the following: Roland Zenology Pro works perfectly in a newly created gig with no pops or drops at 44.1/128. I’ve never heard this in my rig at that setting. Noise floor and headroom are greatly expanded.
It’s dead quiet and punchy when needed. I could have the app open, audition sounds to my heart’s content and there were no drops. Amazing! (Finally, I hear what a great library this is!).
I decided to push it and layered a Pianoteq Steinway over Zenology Pro And played some big stuff (heavy polyphony). Dead silent and sounded beautiful. CPU use in this instance was 7-9%.
Finally I have the Roland apps working as they should - open or closed. Used or not used. Layered or independent.
I’m really pleased about it and wanted to share.
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Industry-wide Issue with Intel Core 13th and 14th Generation i5, i7, and i9 Processors
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The Intel processors involved include:
13th Generation Intel Core
- i5-13600K
- i5-13600KF
- i7-13700
- i7-13700F
- i7-13700K
- i7-13700KF
- i9-13900
- i9-13900F
- i9-13900K
- i9-13900KF
14th Generation Intel Core
- i5-14600K
- i7-14700
- i7-14700F
- i7-14700K
- i7-14700KF
- i9-14900
- i9-14900F
- i9-14900K
- i9-14900KF
Dell models with affected processors:
- ChengMing 3910/3911
- Inspiron 3020 Desktop
- Inspiron 3020 Small Desktop
- Inspiron 3030 Desktop
- Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop
- OptiPlex All-In-One 7410
- OptiPlex All-in-One Plus 7410
- OptiPlex All-in-One 7420
- OptiPlex All-in-One Plus 7420
- OptiPlex Micro 7010
- OptiPlex Micro Plus 7010
- OptiPlex Micro 7020
- OptiPlex Micro Plus 7020
- OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7010
- OptiPlex Small Form Factor Plus 7010
- OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7020
- OptiPlex Small Form Factor Plus 7020
- OptiPlex Tower 7010
- OptiPlex Tower Plus 7010
- OptiPlex Tower 7020
- OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020
- Precision 3260 Compact
- Precision 3260 XE Compact
- Precision 3280 Compact
- Precision 3280 XE Compact
- Precision 3460 Small Form Factor
- Precision 3460 XE Small Form Factor
- Precision 3660 Tower
- Precision 3660 XE Tower
- Precision 3680 Tower
- Precision 3680 XE Tower
- Vostro 3020 Small Desktop
- Vostro 3020 Tower Desktop
- Vostro 3030 Desktop
- Vostro 3030 Small Desktop
Alienware and XPS with affected processors:
- Alienware Aurora R15
- Alienware Aurora R16
- XPS 8960
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Hm… I haven’t stumbled upon this, but a customer claims that (just like on a Mac), Windows prompted him to add the Microphone permission to Gig Performer.
Once he allowed it, he did not experienced any problems.
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In a nutshell:
Allow Apps to Access the Microphone
I discovered an Error: -9999 using Audacity.
It seemed clear that this problem was not with your software.
I swapped mixers with the same result.
I came across this solution: How to Fix Audacity Error Code 9999 'Unanticipated Host Error' ?
I Changed Microphone Security Allowances and now everything now works perfectly!
Including both USB mixers.
My compliments to you for a great product and great service.
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From Facebook:
- Using a Windows laptop - Lenovo ThinkPad T490, i5-8365U, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro.
- Experiencing some dropout and crackles.
Somebody suggested he needs to optimize his laptop with this guide.
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Setting power schemes in Windows 11 is not trivial as documented.
Calling: ‘powercfg -duplicatescheme’ for having ultimate scheme was not enough.
I also had to do an additional call: ‘powercfg -setactive < guid-created >’
That worked fine on Windows 11 version 24h2.
But it didn’t work on Windows 11 version 23h2, in which I still don’t see the ultimate scheme visible.
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Thanks for the feedback. Microsoft… 
I’m still on “Sun Valley”.
Is this post/thread helpful? Resolving Crackling, Throttling, and "Ultmate Performance Option" in Lenovo Thinkpad P16 (Gen 2) - #56 by Frank1119
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Thank you for this, the script in that thread did exactly what I wrote above, an additional call to -setactive
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