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Quick Tip: Reduce CPU Usage

1 min readMar 20, 2026
## Optimize Plugin Performance If you're experiencing high CPU usage with Relab plugins, try these quick fixes: ### Use Machine Activation iLok Cloud adds slight overhead. For busy sessions, activate to your machine instead. ### Increase Buffer Size Larger buffer sizes reduce CPU load: - Mixing: 1024 or 2048 samples - Mastering: 2048 samples ### Freeze Tracks Once you're happy with reverb settings, freeze or bounce tracks to free up CPU. ### Disable Oversampling High oversampling modes use more CPU. Use standard mode for tracking, enable oversampling for final renders. ### Close Other Applications Background apps can compete for CPU resources.

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