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[Kemuri]

Hi!

I have a MacBook Pro (two years old, first release). I run the latest version of Modul8. I haven't got any problem with it until last december. During a gig the videos started to jagging. I did not change anything in the preferences all were the same as before. Since than all in my gigs the jagging problem has occured. I tried to set every video to direct stream from the disc, no buffering at all but it did not help. But it seems it's a memory usage problem. The last time I used the software I could only run one layer at the same time. With two it was jagging. But the most strangest thing that it's never happens in the beginning, just after a 20-30 minutes usage. I use a midi controller and I realized when I push button a lot (for example changing the play direction) the layer starts to jagging or freeze for a moment or for longer time. I have really no idea what's going on. Please send me suggestions to test, maybe it could help.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Kem.

[vanakaru]

it could be hardware(something overheating) or os x(some process being run in the backround and piling up stuff)
I would reinstall os first.
i used to perform with PB 867 where I had on drive only the os x and modul8 and media. when I did something else like writing a letter I booted from external firewire drive. it worked rather well.

[Chongo]

Hi,
i have the same machine, first MacBook Pro 2,16 17"... The fact is that it is the hottest machine i have ever seen, you could almost cook an egg on it. My solution is to use SMC Fan Control, wich allows you to control the speed fans... I use the 3000 RPM speed when i mix, and about half an hour later it goes to 4000... With those settings i don't get problems, try it for yourself and let us know about it... Aniway, if you still have weird reactions, it is probably hardware.
Mister Q.