problems with MOTU/P4 playback

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Cave Dweller

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I'm new to using my computer as a multitrack, i recently bought a MOTU 24 I/O and Cubase SX. my computer is a P4 with a gig of ram, running windows XP
My problem is i cannot playback my project smoothly, it is very choopy and halting.
I didn't encounter any problems until i tried to apply a Compression plugin on 2 vocal tracks. i was playing back about 16 tracks fine until I applied the compression. when i turned off the compression the track played fine. i used the VST system monitor in cubase and it shows processor spikes whether the compressor is on or off.
I assume this is due to an advanced setting in windows using resources, as this computer has never been on the internet, and i only have audio programs installed.
does anyone have any advice? i feel that i should be able to play atleast 24 tracks with quite a few plugins enabled.
thanks very much for your time,
Cave Dweller
 
Do you have the MOTU ASIO drivers selected in "device setup"?

If not, do that. If so, maybe adjusting your buffer settings would help.
 
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