CPU Optimization

Ozone performs a significant number of calculations when running. The combination of 64-bit processing, multiple DSP modules performing analog modeling, and a half dozen real time meters dictates that it requires more CPU processing than a typical plug-in. Although it's been highly optimized for current CPUs, here are some tips for using it effectively even on lower speed machines:

1) If you're not using modules for processing, you should be sure to bypass them to conserve CPU power.

2) If you're using Ozone's Digital EQ, Digital Crossover, or Room-modeled Reverb, you should adjust your buffer sizes for optimal performance. See Buffer Sizes for details.

3) Try changing the buffer size and/or latency setting in your host application. When buffers are too high (latencies are too large), meters will update very slowly and performance may suffer. As buffers become very small (latencies are very low), the Digital EQ, Digital Crossover, and Room-modeled Reverb will consume more CPU.

4) You can disable meters in their option screens. Right click on any meter to bring up the options screen for that meter.

5) Using less crossover bands can save significant CPU. Try using 1 or 2 band dynamics, for example, instead of all 4 bands. See Using Multiband Modules for instructions on how to change the number of crossover bands.

6) You can force Ozone to process stereo files in mono, requiring almost half the CPU for half the channels. This is useful while previewing to save CPU in some cases. You can enable this option in the General Options tab.