Confused and frustrated, is it Logic or my computer, or both???

[ninerox]

Long time Logic user. Running Snow Leopard on my main studio computer and ML on my laptop. Was nervous about ML because everyone I know is staying in SL as it relates to Logic. That said, I have had very few issues.

Logic and Mountain Lion are very happy together. Most major software instruments and plugs are good at this point as well.

2 things.........Logic and Lion are best in 64 bit mode. You will access ALL of your RAM and CPU will be much more efficient. Make sure you're in 64.

Having gone thru some serious research about the move to Mt Lion, it sounds like you may have hardware issues. 2008 era Macs, while fine for most applications, may not be good with Mt Lion and Logic. CPU issues and RAM. The RAM in 2012-13 era macs are 30% faster. My Macbook Pro with I7 processor is crazy fast. No issues with MIDI or Audio. I'm a power user, so I tax this baby.

I think its hardware in your case.....hope this helps.

[elvtnedge]

Originally Posted by ninerox

Long time Logic user. Running Snow Leopard on my main studio computer and ML on my laptop. Was nervous about ML because everyone I know is staying in SL as it relates to Logic. That said, I have had very few issues.

Logic and Mountain Lion are very happy together. Most major software instruments and plugs are good at this point as well.

2 things.........Logic and Lion are best in 64 bit mode. You will access ALL of your RAM and CPU will be much more efficient. Make sure you're in 64.

Having gone thru some serious research about the move to Mt Lion, it sounds like you may have hardware issues. 2008 era Macs, while fine for most applications, may not be good with Mt Lion and Logic. CPU issues and RAM. The RAM in 2012-13 era macs are 30% faster. My Macbook Pro with I7 processor is crazy fast. No issues with MIDI or Audio. I'm a power user, so I tax this baby.

I think its hardware in your case.....hope this helps.

ML is default so would that be 32 or 64? and Logic is at 64

[elvtnedge]

No other opinions or suggestions? I came home rebooted and same issue, rebooted without my audio interface, same problems. Cleared plist yet again, and tried a file that was on the internal and same thing. I downloaded smart utility and it said drive is failing with one bad sector.

How accurate is this program and any ideas guys? Can 1 bad sector cause this problem if that program is right?

[gdoubleyou]

Yes if you mac or Logic is trying access data in that sector, could cause a problem with incomplete data ect.

Boot to system DVD that came with your machine, and attempt to repair your system drive.

If that doesn't work....
Back up your drive if you can, and look for a replacement.

[elvtnedge]

Originally Posted by gdoubleyou

Yes if you mac or Logic is trying access data in that sector, could cause a problem with incomplete data ect.

Boot to system DVD that came with your machine, and attempt to repair your system drive.

If that doesn't work....
Back up your drive if you can, and look for a replacement.

I booted to safe mode and it was ok... Waited a bit and it messed up again. Rebooted and same thing again. Instead of replacing the drive and still lag with my current system I think it's time for an upgrade. 4.5 years is a pretty longtime to get out of a computer these days.

[phas3d]

ML on a C2D computer might be too much. The best OS for your computer should be SL imho.