HyperTheading / Multiprocessor Optimization

The information in this article applies to: 
  • SONAR 8.5
  • SONAR 8
  • SONAR 7
  • SONAR 6
  • SONAR 5
  • SONAR 4
  • SONAR Home Studio (All Versions)
The audio configuration dialog (Options-Audio) has a Checkbox "Enable Multiprocessing Engine" on the Advanced Page. 

This Checkbox is  only active  on multi-processing (or hyper-thread) machines. When checked, the audio engine will use a dedicated worker thread for each CPU, and optimally distribute mixing and DSP tasks across multiple CPU's. You will notice significant performance benefits on true Multi-processor systems with this option enabled.    


Version: 0.56, Last Updated: 9/24/2009