System overload (-10011) error????

Okay, so I know VERY little about Logic. Last night I had my guitar plugged into the mic-in and was trying to record some stuff through guitar rig r whatever the plug-in is called. I kept getting some latency issues, so I played with the buffer sizes with mixed results. At any rate, my MBP is only 2 months old! I am definitely under the impression I shouldn't be getting these errors. Here are my basic specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo
2.2 GHz
Memory: 2 GB
HD 120GB
GeForce 8600M GT 128 MB
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Newest OS and current Logic updates
Any ideas/suggestions?

No it's a users forum...
But there are many things to consider regarding Latency and System Overload errors.
This doc may help...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304970
Also although an old post I noticed a couple of things in the OP's post. There is a distinction between mic, line and instrument level and the type of guitar one has.
The notebook employs a 'line' level input.
It's hard to ascertain without specific's, but a passive pick up equipped guitar ( your typical electric guitar) into a line-in is not ideal. Not only a level mismatch but an impedance mismatch also. Although active pick ups will have better luck and I don't know if Apple still employs combi converters with a small pre. Regardless, less then ideal.
AFAIK and in my experience, a FW interface with good drivers will have less latency then going directly through a Mac's line level input and converters.
And another thing in notebooks, a typical 5400 rpm internal HD can and usually will have a hard time keeping up with audio and video. And Guitar Rig itself places a load on the CPU also.
Now it's also possible something else is going on. But I would look at optimizing and considering the info in the link first before assuming Apple has fallen down.

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System Overload (-10011) [URGENT]

This is something new that just started happening. I'm pretty sure I didn't change any core settings in Logic. But I now get overload errors with unsettling regularity.
Today's occurrence has taken it to the level in which I needed to post asking for help.
In Logic I only have three Midi tracks. 1 - Ultrabeat, 1 - CS80V, 1 - Jupiter8V [registered].
And two AUX sends enabled. 1 - Reverb, 1 - Tremolo. Thats it!
I hit play to get Ultrabeat and Jupiter8 playing, while trying to record the CS80. As soon as I hit 1 note I get the following error message....
Logic Pro:
System Overload.
The audio engine was not able to process *** required data in time.
(-10011)
I find this odd as I used to have WAY more going in a session than just three VSTIs.
Does ANYONE know what may be happening? This has basically blocked any production,
and I cant seem to sort out what is going on. Perhaps a setting I'm overlooking?
Thanks in advance

traddcliff wrote:
So I increased the buffer setting to 256 samples.
Seems to work, thanks!
I didn't think of changing that as it seems high, but its working.
Honestly I don't remember if that was the default setting or not.
But I'll keep going with this.
Ok, just to let you know what the trade-offs are. (you may know this, but it might help others)
The I/O buffer is just what the name implies, an Input/Output buffer. The larger the buffer the more time you're giving Logic to perform calculations for VI, Effects and Live input... plus, keep everything in sync. The smaller the buffer, the less time Logic has to work.
The trade-off is such that the buffer acts like an offset from real time.
For DAW users the two areas where this effect is most noticeable, both are a type of live input. 1. Playing a Virtual Instruments by MIDI. 2. Monitoring a live input through Logic's audio engine. (software monitoring).
To get an idea of of how this works, use a software instrument set to a patch or sample that has a sharp attack, a rimshot or snare, even a trumpet or staccato violins. Go to preferences/audio and set the "I/O Buffer Size" to 1024 and play the software instrument, the delay is due to the large sample buffer.
Your task is to find a balance that works for you, it can change from song to song depending on what vi and effects you have running.
On your project with the overloads, what reverb are you using?
pancenter-
p.s. The I/O buffer settings do not affect recording and playback sync, Logic makes internal adjustments for buffer size and delays all tracks accordingly.

System Overload (10011)

I purchased an Iomega 500 Firewire External HD to run all my projects ( currently 457 MB Free) - My Imac HD has 147 GB Free - I still can not seem to get more than 4-5 Audio/ Instrument tracks into a project with out the System Overload error. My buffer is set to 64.
Shouldn't I be able to run atleast 15 tracks or more in a project? How can I get up to speed with my system?

Have you looked at these threads?
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10286916&#10286916
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3161
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2375

CPU (SYSTEM OVERLOAD (-10011)

Can someone tell me why my macbook keeps glitching in the middle of playback. My CPU bars are going all the way up to the red in logic express 8 and my I/O setting is at the maximum amt. of (1024). Why would this be happening to my macbook while running everything from my external hard drive?

Okay, now I'm a bit worried. Do me a favour & go to:
*+Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility+*
Check your external drive is formatted with +Mac OS Extended.+ If not, it will not work properly — especially not for audio recording. If you need to reformat, back up all your data from the drive first because it will be erased when you reformat.
As for your other question, that's right — you can't perform Audio operations on MIDI. But you can simulate fades in a variety of ways, either to the MIDI data directly in the Regions concerned, or (perhaps more practically) by using automation.

HT1342 Logic Pro system overload help needed!

Hello!
Sorry for making another thread about this, but I do have some questions i would like an answer to.
When i use logic pro 32-bit, i had 14mb free ram when I opened up my latest logic project, and everytime i press playback in the application it says "disk is too slow, or system overload 10011 error. Since i often run out of ram, should I invest in 8gb of ram instead of the 4gb installed, or is it a matter of disk speed, for instance buying a Solid State drive?
Is it something to do with outdated hardware, or do you have to change buffer settings and things like that in order to make your DAW work properly?
I hope to hear some good advice, or solutions to this ongoing problem.
Thank you!
Ps. I have the MacBook Pro 15 inch 2.53 ghz mid 2009 model with 80gb free space.

There are a few things you can try -
1) Try increasing the audio buffer size if possible (Preferences > Audio)
2) If you have any other applications open close them and see if it makes a difference
3) Freeze some tracks by ctrl-clicking any track and configuring the headers. Add the freeze icon then enable for your tracks. This will create an audio bounce of the track with all effects on it. This should free up some processing power but you won't be able to edit any plugins until you unfreeze
Hope this is of some use!
Message was edited by: Tom Crabb

System overload imac 3.4 ghz intel core i7

Hey, for some reason I get that **** System overload -10011, though i have a brand new imac 27" 3,4 ghz quad core i7 and 16 gig ram.
I use mostly DSP for effects, and I use a Virus Ti2. The CPU meter is only on 1 core and its spiked all the way up.
If i bump the process buffer range to medium, it all works good, except that my Virus wants to go on small.
I know there are several threads about the system overload. Just couldnt find how to set it all up so it works good on all cores, to benefit from the quad core.
Can anyone be so kind and help me?
Just ignore if you say "use search", i did. Havent seen many threads on the new imac i7

Hi
These any help?
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3834
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3161
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4426
CCT

Error message System Overload. (-10011)

Hi,
I just purchased Logic Express 9.
I have a macbook, which matched all the minimum or recommended specifications. E.g. 2GB RAM for large projects. And yet my computer fails to keep up with even playing the demos. It stops at random points and an error message comes up:
System Overload.
The audio engine was not able to process all required data in time.
(-10011)
I have installed the latest update.
I have no other programs running
and I am currently running the demo files off a fast external HD, however I have tried running them off my computer and the demo disc.
Does my computer simply not have the processing power?

Hi,
I have a 2006 Macbook with 2GB's myself.
Your problem is that every Hardware has it's limits when it comes to playing audio. Our little Macbooks haver their limits earlier, a Mac Pro with tons of CPU power & ram will have it later.
To avoid hitting this "CPU ceiling", you can do several things:
1st: Set the audio buffer to a higher value. Though i run my Macbook at 64 or 128, you should try 256 or higher to start with. Set this in Logic's preferences->audio
2nd: Depending on the number and load of the plugins in your channelstrips, CPU load will increase dramatically. Using less plugins or less CPU hungry plugins will certainly help.
3rd: If you have a software instrument track selected during playback, Logic reserves huge amount of CPU power for realtime processing for this single track, leaving all the other tracks with less CPU potential. So, if you just want to play back a project, select an (empty) audio track or the master track instead. This will free up lots of cpu power.
4th: If you have tracks that have been finished for so long, freeze them. This will take the load away from the cpu and put a rmixdown of this single track to your harddisk. However, if your HDD is very full and/or slow and busy with other tasks, you might get the same error, but usually, it helps a lot.
Fox
Fox

I get an error message saying "system overload, the audio engine was not able to process all the required data in time (10011)

i get an error message saying "system overload, the audio engine was not able to process all the required data in time (10011)

The thing is, that error message has been appearing when playing/recording a track that was running perfectly a few minutes ago and nothing has changed!
That can mean, that your project is too ambitious for your Mac. Are you using many complicated automations on that track?
4GB memory is not much, when doing audio processing. GarageBand will need all memory it can get, or will be forced to continually swap pages to your disk, to free RAM, and that can cause this error.
When this error occurs, it is best to restart the computer. This will free your RAM. Close all other applications that are competing for memory, i.e. other multimedia applications, and Safari.
Also, make sure, that you have plenty of free disk space. Don't let the free disk space drop below 20G.
Where is your project located? On an external drive or your internal drive? If it is on an external drive, connect this drive directly, not daisy-chained, or move the project to your internal drive.
I got up to eat, came back and tried to continue but GarageBand shuts down and displays that message every time I try to run the song. I've also recently run songs with several more tracks than this one and they worked perfectly. Any tips?
Are your other projects, that worked perfectly, still working?

Solution for "Error while trying to synchronize Audio and MIDI" and "System Overload" messages

Article for those who hate Logic error windows
Seen in Logic Pro 9.1.7 on Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4
and Logic Pro 9.0.0 on Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.5
Logic Pro:
System Overload.
The audio engine was not able to process all required data in time.
(-10011)
Error while trying to synchronize Audio and MIDI.
Sample Rate xxxxx recognized.
Check conflict between Logic Pro and external device.
The search in the help given as follows: overload occurs when you use a lot of tracks and a lot of effects on them, and the synchronization is lost when the selected MIDI track for recording or playback. Yes, this is all that is written in the resources. And here are useful tips that have been found:
The Bounce function allows the entire instrument track to be recorded as an audio file. This bounced audio file can then be used (as an audio region) on a standard audio track, allowing you to reassign the available processing power for further software instrument tracks. For more details, see "Bouncing Your Project."
You can also make use of the Freeze function to capture the output of a software instrument track, again saving processing power. For details, see "Freezing Tracks in the Arrange Area."
These tips - about the timing. About overload - there are no tips, except as "reducing the number of plug-ins" and "increasing latency". Zero useful tips - I got two errors in the test project with a blank audio track with no effects, MIDI drums and standard synthesizer, it was no aux buses, and the entire project was only a single plugin in the master track.
Here is the configuration of my computer:
iMac12, 2
CPU: Intel Core i5 3,1 GHz
Memory: 4 GB
And here's a project that almost immediately stops Logic, all instruments and plug-ins with the init-patch, ie not the most demanding settings:
It's sad.
When this happened the first time, I could start the project only if the empty audio track has been selected, a track specially designed so that you can at least start the project. Then, this problem has evaporated along with the changing conditions of work and I forgot about it until the last case.
I was looking for the cause of the problem in the console and the system monitor for two days, and finally I found that Logic ping to the network frequently. I remembered the exact time of occurrence of the problem, and system logs revealed that the problems began immediately, as soon as I deactivate the service of the Internet.
Solution: enable the Internet, or add a new network service on a computer with no Internet. I just created the Ethernet connection to the ip address 1.0.0.0
Logic immediately began to sing.

Hi gabaghoul
Yes, it worked for me on four different OS and Logic versions (10.6 - 10.8 and 9.0 - 9.1.6)
It does not work in some cases, hard enough to tell in which one, but you can try, it very easy: go to the net settings and create new Ethernet connection to the ip address 1.0.0.0 and connect LAN cable to the port.
Also you can try to figure out what happens in your system while Logic error occured - fot that you just start Console and search "logicpro"
Pay attention to repetitive events in a console and events with suitable timing, not so far from error
The problem may be related to the GUI or system memory, sometimes turning off Safari (or Chrome, others browsers) might help.
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Logic giving me System Overload-error in a specific project

Hi everyone. I've got a huge problem on my hands. I have a 25-audiotrack project that I'm mixing for someone else. The audiofiles are .wav, all stereo, 16 bit 44.1kHz if I'm not mistaken. I've set them up on 25 audiotracks in Logic. I haven't even got to the point of putting on effects or anything, so it's just clean tracks with no effects and running no Buses either.
However upon playback, I constantly get this error:
System Overload.
The audio engine was not able to process all required data in time. (-10011)
Now, I'm running OSX 10.4.7 and Logic 7.0.1 on a dual G5 1.8gHz with 1.25GB RAM. My soundcard is called ESI Juli@ (it's not exactly hi-end but it works). I have a 80ish GB harddrive 7200rpm with 8.5gb free space.
I'm quite a newbie, so I'm thinking it's my audio settings that's the problem. I've tried switching them around a lot but no help. I/O Buffer Size is set to 1024 (highest number available), Max number of audio tracks is set to 86 (plenty atm), and I've checked "Universal Track Mode" and "Larger Disk Buffer". My Process Buffer Range is set to Large. But nothing works...
Anyone got any pointers? I'm thinking I SHOULD be able to handle 25 tracks of audio + more without problems. Thanks for any help you might be able to give!

well,
25 stereo is a 50 mono tracks
Its may be hdd speed problem
First chek your OSX System preference
Go to Energy Saver section
There must be an option: Put the Hard Discs to sleep when possible
If it cheked - unchek it
I have a 80ish GB harddrive 7200rpm with 8.5gb free space
Try to empty your HDD on 50%,because when HDD is full on 90%(like in your case)data transfer speed go down up to 3time
Hope this will solve your problem

Logic error-hard drive too slow or system overload (new macbook!)

have made a few short tracks with logic with no probs. when i have tried to play the demo songs which have many tracks, i get an error msg saying hd too slow or system overload. i have a new macbook, 2.4, 2mb ram, 250 gb hd (with loads space left). airport turned off when using logic. what gives???

Samples that I am using are located on a 7200 external HD.
Is your external formatted for Mac? If you didn't buy it from a store that sells mac drives specifically, it's probably formatted for windows. You must reformat for Mac or you'll have a lot of performance issues.
I've a Macbook 2,2 Ghz Core 2 DUO with 2Go of RAM.
You should get more Ram, it's really cheap these days.
Airport is disconnected. My AUdio Buffer is 1024 in the Logic preferences.
Make sure the I/O Safety Buffer is OFF, and then set the buffer size at 256 or 512.

Disk too slow and system overload error

I like many other users am having problems with the "disk too slow or system overload error (-10010)." It only seems to occur during playback attempts, seeing as I recorded with no problems yesterday, and only began happening today (granted, I have not tried recording anything since this started happening). I have tried changing the buffer size (still occurs at all levels), and, as per noted in a similar post, ensuring that my computer does not at any time put drives to sleep. All my sessions are stored on an external Toshiba Canvio Connect 2.0 TB drive connected directly to my computer via USB.
My setup (I know that this is going to draw a lot of criticism) is a macbook air with 2 gb 1067 MHz DDR3 ram and a 1.4 GHz intel core 2 duo processor, running OS X 10.9.3. While I am fully aware (I promise) that these are well below the recommended numbers, I have been using this configuration since June without any problems whatsoever.

Clancy,
No problem!
I also added it to the Useful links and resources for Logic Pro X page in the tips sections....
Cheers..
Nigel

Disk is too slow or system overload error with Logic 9.1.4

I have am running Logic 9.1.4 on a MacPro 2 X 2.8 Ghz (Intel) with 8GB of RAM running OS X 10.6.7.
I recently updated to Logic 9.1.4 and was trying to record one track of vocals on a session on which I had previously worked on a few weeks earlier with no issues.
But today I got this error over and over again:
Disk is too slow or System Overload.
Occasionally I would get the message below with the error, but not always:
The Sudden Motion Sensor may have parked the hard drive head, or the disk performance is not sufficient to read or write all audio tracks, or the system was not able to process all data in time.
I don't have a lap top and tried a few fixes found here (buffer size increase ,rebooting etc.). Again, I recorded several tracks of vocals on other days with absolutely no problems. But today couldn't record more than a few seconds at a time without getting this error. The only difference I can think of is that I updated to the latest version of Logic 9 (9.1.4) rather than whatever the previous Logic 9 version was.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

ISSUE RESOLVED!
So after messing around with this for over 4 hours today, I think I have resolved the issue.
The issue seems to have been primarily with my main vocal track, which was frozen while I was recording a harmony vocal. The main vocal track was actually made up of about 20-30 take folders which I had swiped to make one good take. I was hoping to take a good hard listen at my swipes during mixing once all recording was done, so I had never merged into one audio track. Besides, like I said, this track was frozen so I figured it was already playing back as though it was one audio file.
So I just merged all the takes in this track into one file. Counterintuitively, unfreezing about 10 tracks also seemed to improve performance in the meters. Which makes me wonder whether I should use freezing at all? Both these things together seem to have made all the difference.
In the process, I also learned how to run Logic 9 in 64-bit mode, although this (at least by itself) didn't seem to make any difference other than making AmpliTube inoperable.
So the lesson here: don't have too many take folders going at once. And freezing tracks with take folders doesn't seem to come close to being the same thing as playing back one single merged audio file.

I just installed Lion and the newest version of Logic express 9 (9.1.5) and every time i playback audio I get this error message: [Disk is too slow or System Overload. (-10010) . Never had any issues before now...

I just installed OSX Lion (10.7.2) and updated to the newest version of Logic express (9.1.5) on a macbook and every time I playback audio I get this error message: [Disk is too slow or System Overload. (-10010) The Sudden Motion Sensor may have parked the hard drive head, or the disk performance is not sufficient to read or write all audio tracks, or the system was not able to process all data in time]
Never had any issues before now... any ideas?

Have a look into the Preferences folder (YourUserFolder/Libraries/Preferences/) and trash all Logic preferences.
You'll have to setup the program again.
cheers
rob

Constant system overload errors

Since yesterday I can't play any project anymore. When I hit play the projects plays for two seconds, slows down and a system overload error pops up saying 'system overload or disk too slow'. Logic crashes after that.
Nothing on my system has changed, no new plugins, no system changes. Many of the project files are on an external drive but it's working nicely and is not in sleep mode or anything.
Any tips?

I am not having system overload, but I do want to comment on the CPU meter. I noticed last night that running 3 tracks rewired through Reason 4, and an EXS instrument, my Logic 8 CPU meter indicated one core (second one) at 60-70% at times, with the other core (first one), barely being used. While running this, I launched Activity Monitor, and then hit "CPU" to watch the activity. Guess what, Activity monitor showed no perceptible difference between core usage, with both running at maybe 20-25% for the whole system, including Logic 8. I wonder if Logic 8's problem with system overload is simply a bad monitoring scheme. It is clearly wrong. I can imagine that if I had one or two more tracks running, I would have hit a limit, even though Activity Monitor would have shown my cores at less than 50% usage. Lame, Apple. Take care of this.

System overload (-10011) error????

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