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Blackbox 3.0 User Manual
PROCESSOR MANAGEMENT TIPS
If you have experienced drop outs or crackling sounds with blackbox, you have most likely
pushed the processor to its limits. Blackbox does not limit what you can do based on
anticipated processor load. We have tried to balance the design of the system to optimize
what you can do without over driving the processor while still giving you room to make
creative choices. That being said, here are some tips you can use to reduce your processor
load and the corresponding chance of encountering sound artifacts:
■ Configure your pads to run monophonic whenever possible. On most percussion
sounds, you won't hear the difference and this is an easy win.
■ Disable the reverb by making sure no pads have FX2 applied on the Effects screen.
This is an expensive algorithm that can also be done off board. Keep in mind that
the reverb will continue to run for 60 seconds after you disable it, so you won't get
the benefit for a short while.
■ Use mono samples instead of stereo where appropriate. Stereo samples are twice
the work to load and play.
■ Use 48kHz samples when possible—especially for stuff played at unity pitch. This
gives the CPU less work to do.
■ Use the pad level filters sparingly.
■ Reduce the number of grains used for pads in Granular mode.
■ For sample, multi-sample, and granular pads, use Normal mode (at top of ADSR
screen). The High Quality mode uses more processor cycles.
If you like crackly sounds, by all means do the opposite of what each of the tips above
suggest.
