Freezing Instruments

If you are using a moderately powerful computer or a large number of VST instruments, your computer may not be able to play back all instruments in real time. At this point, you can freeze instruments.

Procedure

  1. Do one of the following:

    • Select Studio > VST Instruments.

    • Select the instrument track, and open the top Inspector section.

  2. Click Freeze Channel.
  3. In the Freeze Channel Options dialog, make your changes.
  4. Click OK.

Result

  • The output of the instrument is rendered to an audio file. On playback you hear the same sound as before freezing.

  • Less CPU load is used.

  • The Freeze Channel button lights up.

  • The track controls are grayed out.

  • The MIDI parts are locked.

  • You can still adjust the level and panning, make EQ settings, and adjust the effect sends.

Note

The audio file is saved in the Freeze folder that can be found in the following location:

  • Windows: within the Project folder

  • macOS: User/Documents

After Completing This Task

To unfreeze a frozen track, click Freeze Channel again.