{"id":10911,"date":"2022-10-15T13:28:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T12:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/?p=10911"},"modified":"2023-06-11T17:25:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T16:25:30","slug":"allocate-more-ram-fl-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/allocate-more-ram-fl-studio","title":{"rendered":"How To Allocate More RAM To FL Studio (In 3 Simple Steps!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:55.492957746479%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:55.602836879433%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:55.177304964539%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:87.915407854985%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>The quickest method to free up RAM (Random Access Memory) for use in FL Studio is to close any background PC applications or to use the &ldquo;Smart Disable For All Plugins&rdquo; option under Tools &gt; Macros &gt; Smart Disable. This shuts off any plugins that aren&rsquo;t currently being used.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quality Over Quantity, Or Is It Both?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the quality of your music production may be paramount, it could be unattainable if the quantity of your computer&rsquo;s performance is lacking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quantity of short-term memory (RAM) processes much of the data within your FL Studio projects. Naturally, the bigger your project, the more memory will be required to run it smoothly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been caught out with this in the past. I&rsquo;ve had audio sample-heavy projects running loads of plugins, and FL Studio has almost locked up entirely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you&rsquo;ve had the same?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on, and I&rsquo;ll explain how this frustrating issue can be prevented and circumvented for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Allocate More RAM To FL Studio On PC (Avoid Running Out Of Memory)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Increase your PC&rsquo;s Virtual Memory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>#kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{background:#f70707;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:50px;}#kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:#f70707;}#kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, #kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, #kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}#kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:rgba(81,159,238,0);border-color:#444444;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}#kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}#kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:transparent;border-color:#444444;}#kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}#kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}#kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"kt-info-box_ff0cc4-6f\" class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox .impinfored\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span style=\"display:block;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-info-svg-icon kt-info-svg-icon-ic_warning\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewbox=\"0 0 8 8\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3.09 0c-.06 0-.1.04-.13.09l-2.94 6.81c-.02.05-.03.13-.03.19v.81c0 .05.04.09.09.09h6.81c.05 0 .09-.04.09-.09v-.81c0-.05-.01-.14-.03-.19l-2.94-6.81c-.02-.05-.07-.09-.13-.09h-.81zm-.09 3h1v2h-1v-2zm0 3h1v1h-1v-1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">important<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">This process is to be used if you have more than&nbsp;<strong>4GB of memory<\/strong>&nbsp;on your computer, but it is not used in FL Studio.<br>I advise&nbsp;<strong>creating a backup or system restore<\/strong>&nbsp;on your PC before beginning this process, just in case.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1 &ndash; System Settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to your explorer window and&nbsp;<strong>right-click a blank space<\/strong>&nbsp;to select&nbsp;<strong>properties<\/strong>, followed by&nbsp;<strong>Advanced System Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-1024x569.png\" alt=\"Allocating More RAM To FL Studio Advance System Settings\" class=\"wp-image-10940\" width=\"710\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-960x533.png 960w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-1080x600.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-1200x667.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings.png 1931w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20710%20394'%3E%3Crect%20width='710'%20height='394'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Allocating More RAM To FL Studio Advance System Settings\" class=\"wp-image-10940 eager-load\" width=\"710\" height=\"394\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-1024x569.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-1024x569.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-300x167.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-768x427.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-960x533.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-1080x600.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings-1200x667.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Advance-System-Settings.png.webp 1931w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, this can be searched directly by hitting your&nbsp;<strong>Windows Key<\/strong>&nbsp;and typing&nbsp;<strong>Advanced Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2 &ndash; Change Virtual Memory<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the new window under &ldquo;<strong>performance<\/strong>,&rdquo; go to&nbsp;<strong>Settings &gt; Advanced &gt; Change<\/strong>&nbsp;as indicated above.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-1024x571.png\" alt=\"Allocating More RAM To FL Studio Change Virtual Memory\" class=\"wp-image-10942\" width=\"705\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-1024x571.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-960x535.png 960w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-1080x602.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-1200x669.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory.png 1931w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-1024x571.png.webp\" alt=\"Allocating More RAM To FL Studio Change Virtual Memory\" class=\"wp-image-10942 lazyload\" width=\"705\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-1024x571.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-300x167.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-768x428.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-960x535.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-1080x602.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory-1200x669.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory.png.webp 1931w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Change-Virtual-Memory.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3 &ndash; Edit Allocation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncheck the box at the top that auto allocates. Then head to&nbsp;<strong>custom size<\/strong>&nbsp;and input your new sizings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-1024x565.png\" alt=\"Allocating More RAM To FL Studio Edit Allocation\" class=\"wp-image-10944\" width=\"705\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-1024x565.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-960x530.png 960w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-1080x596.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-1200x662.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation.png 1931w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-1024x565.png.webp\" alt=\"Allocating More RAM To FL Studio Edit Allocation\" class=\"wp-image-10944 lazyload\" width=\"705\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-1024x565.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-300x166.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-768x424.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-960x530.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-1080x596.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation-1200x662.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation.png.webp 1931w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Allocating-More-RAM-To-FL-Studio-Edit-Allocation.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Microsoft recommends an initial size of no more than 1.5 times your computer&rsquo;s RAM size and a maximum size of no more than three times your computer&rsquo;s RAM size.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hit&nbsp;<strong>set&nbsp;<\/strong>to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips On Improving RAM Usage In FL Studio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A less drastic approach, but often a few tweaks to how the memory behaves, can solve many problems in FL Studio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of my tricks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart Disable For All Plugins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My go-to, as this setting stays on for the duration of the project and will remain so each time you open your FL Studio project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tools &gt; Macros &gt; Smart Disable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Closing Open Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too many windows or applications running on your computer could be using memory and processing power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disable Programs At Startup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often many programs by default will try and load in the background when your PC boots up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to task manager quickly by pressing&nbsp;<strong>CTRL+SHIFT+ESC (CMD+ALT+ESC for MAC) &gt; Startup tab &gt; Disable unwanted programs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Windows-Disable-Programs-At-Startup.png\" alt=\"Windows Disable Programs At Startup\" class=\"wp-image-10953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Windows-Disable-Programs-At-Startup.png 662w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Windows-Disable-Programs-At-Startup-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Windows-Disable-Programs-At-Startup.png.webp\" alt=\"Windows Disable Programs At Startup\" class=\"wp-image-10953 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Windows-Disable-Programs-At-Startup.png.webp 662w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Windows-Disable-Programs-At-Startup-300x264.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Windows-Disable-Programs-At-Startup.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Remove Unused Audio&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a 2-in-1 win.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FL Studio will scan your project, and any audio clips put on your playlist that are now not present will be deleted, saving heaps of processing time for your CPU and your memory too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tools<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Macros<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Purge unused audio clips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Should You Increase The RAM And Reduce The Memory Usage In FL Studio?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately you want your computer and FL Studio to work seamlessly and without effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Memory is considered a short-term process. There are lots of them going on all the time &ndash; more memory and less usage mean a more manageable workload!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Tell If FL Studio Is Out Of Memory?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the process you attempt, such as loading a heavy-duty plugin or recording into Edison, you may get an error message notifying you about the lack of memory available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, FL Studio may start to stutter when playing back your audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also an indicator in your top toolbar that shows both your CPU core percentage and the amount of memory in Megabits being used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch out for high readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Much RAM Does FL Studio Use?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is no specific amount, as it can vary from project to project, it is recommended to have at&nbsp;<strong>least 4GB of memory available<\/strong>&nbsp;on your computer for FL Studio to run without issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does Having More RAM Help With Music Production In FL Studio, And Does It Matter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. You want to allocate\/assign\/upgrade the highest amount of memory possible to get the best out of your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and your computer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody wants their creativity to get bogged down, so don&rsquo;t let your computer do it either!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Allocate Or Boost My CPU Usage In FL Studio?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 1 &ndash; Buffer Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, you want to use either the specified audio&nbsp;<strong>driver from your interface&nbsp;<\/strong>or the&nbsp;<strong>FL Studio ASIO Driver<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>ASIO4ALL<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These will run the smoothest for your project as opposed to the Primary sound driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take note of the highlighted areas below, which show the drop-down to select drivers, the CPU settings (which should be checked and highlighted as shown), and, more importantly, the buffer size.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-Do-I-Allocate-Or-Boost-My-CPU-Usage-In-FL-Studio-Buffer-settings-1.png\" alt=\"How Do I Allocate Or Boost My CPU Usage In FL Studio Buffer settings 1\" class=\"wp-image-10947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-Do-I-Allocate-Or-Boost-My-CPU-Usage-In-FL-Studio-Buffer-settings-1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-Do-I-Allocate-Or-Boost-My-CPU-Usage-In-FL-Studio-Buffer-settings-1-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-Do-I-Allocate-Or-Boost-My-CPU-Usage-In-FL-Studio-Buffer-settings-1.png.webp\" alt=\"How Do I Allocate Or Boost My CPU Usage In FL Studio Buffer settings 1\" class=\"wp-image-10947 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-Do-I-Allocate-Or-Boost-My-CPU-Usage-In-FL-Studio-Buffer-settings-1.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-Do-I-Allocate-Or-Boost-My-CPU-Usage-In-FL-Studio-Buffer-settings-1-300x193.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-Do-I-Allocate-Or-Boost-My-CPU-Usage-In-FL-Studio-Buffer-settings-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A higher buffer size will take the load off your CPU and make it run faster\/smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 2 &ndash; Smart Disable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, smart disable not only helps with memory, but high-usage plugins also are heavy on your CPU load, so turning these off when not in use will assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Smart-Disable-For-All-Plugins.png\" alt=\"FL Studio Smart Disable For All Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-10946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Smart-Disable-For-All-Plugins.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Smart-Disable-For-All-Plugins-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Smart-Disable-For-All-Plugins.png.webp\" alt=\"FL Studio Smart Disable For All Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-10946 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Smart-Disable-For-All-Plugins.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Smart-Disable-For-All-Plugins-300x193.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Smart-Disable-For-All-Plugins.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 3 &ndash; Remove Unused Channels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to&nbsp;<strong>Tools &gt; Macros &gt; Select Unused Channels.<\/strong>&nbsp;This will select and highlight any channels you aren&rsquo;t using.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Remove-Unused-Channels-in-FL-Studio.png\" alt=\"Remove Unused Channels in FL Studio\" class=\"wp-image-10948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Remove-Unused-Channels-in-FL-Studio.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Remove-Unused-Channels-in-FL-Studio-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Remove-Unused-Channels-in-FL-Studio.png.webp\" alt=\"Remove Unused Channels in FL Studio\" class=\"wp-image-10948 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Remove-Unused-Channels-in-FL-Studio.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Remove-Unused-Channels-in-FL-Studio-300x193.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Remove-Unused-Channels-in-FL-Studio.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These could be samples or plugins, perfect if you&rsquo;ve made multiple instances of a CPU-heavy plugin that can be dropped to help you manage the load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 4 &ndash; Plugin CPU Meter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is best used on busy, down-the-line projects where you may have loads of patterns, automations, and plugins running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Plugin-CPU-Meter.png\" alt=\"FL Studio Plugin CPU Meter\" class=\"wp-image-10950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Plugin-CPU-Meter.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Plugin-CPU-Meter-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Plugin-CPU-Meter.png.webp\" alt=\"FL Studio Plugin CPU Meter\" class=\"wp-image-10950 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Plugin-CPU-Meter.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Plugin-CPU-Meter-300x193.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FL-Studio-Plugin-CPU-Meter.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The program scans everything running in your project and gives a reading of its run-time, thereby showing you what is the most hungry for your processor.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#kt-info-box_98ccc6-ef .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;background:#0693e3;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:50px;}#kt-info-box_98ccc6-ef .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:#0693e3;}#kt-info-box_98ccc6-ef 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copy-of-Home-Music-Maker-Logo-White.png\" alt=\"Home Music Maker - Thumbnail - (White)\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-4425\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copy-of-Home-Music-Maker-Logo-White.png.webp\" alt=\"Home Music Maker - Thumbnail - (White)\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-4425 lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copy-of-Home-Music-Maker-Logo-White.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Pro Tip<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">If a plugin is used for chords, pads, or long sounds in your project and is in a pattern with MIDI, highlight the pattern and consolidate it&nbsp;<strong>CTRL+ALT+C (CMD+ALT+C for MAC).&nbsp;<\/strong>This will render it into an audio clip file which is substantially less consuming for your processor and avoids CPU overload!<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Questions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1665782399378\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is There Anything I Can Do Outside Of FL Studio That Can Help?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Go to&nbsp;<strong>Power Setting &gt; Advanced Settings &gt; High Performance Mode for Windows only.<\/strong>&nbsp;This will prevent your PC from conserving battery power and optimizes your performance output.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1665782411335\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What Is Triple Buffer In FL Studio?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Enabling this can reduce audible underruns when your CPU is running high. It can be helpful but bear in mind this doubles your ASIO latency, potentially resulting in delays in the sound, which can be a problem when recording vocals or an instrument.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1665782428478\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What Is A Good Buffer Length For FL Studio?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb, I leave my buffer set at&nbsp;<strong>1024<\/strong>, as it is optimal for me to get good sound quality without sacrificing CPU or latency. 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