Frustrated!!!!

[blue4u]

Riffworks crashes my computer like nothing else I've ever seen! I mean it!! My system is completely stable. I run Reaper, Audacity and Cubase on it with few hiccups. I'm on Windows XP SP2 and this thing will blue screen and/or completely shut down the computer ALL THE TIME. The problem is compounded when I sign onto RiffLink which, I love but can't use without intermittent crashes every 2 minutes!!!!

I've replaced my audio interface (was using TonePort and now using Tascam Fw-1082), reformatted my hard drive, and made several other tweaks. I just don't understand what Riffworks doesn't like about my computer?!? PLEASE HELP! I love this program but it's still unusable to me at this point. Here's my config:

ASUS P4PE Motherboard
P4 2.4 Ghz processor
1 Gig RAM
WD Hard Drive
F-Secure Firewall/Anit-Virus (disabled during use)
All visual effects are turned of in XP
Several background services have been disabled
System idles at 2% CPU and less than 200MB Ram

Do others have these issues? Is this program just buggy? I wonder! If it wasn't so damn good I would have quit it by now.......

Arrrrrrrrrrrg,
Rich

[mickeymix]

Hey man .........sorry you're having problems Rich .......... I love collabing with you......try upgrading to 2 gigs of RAM and see what happens ...... I wouldn't have any RiffWorks 2 running computer with any less.......that solved most of my problems...............

[blue4u]

I think I'm ready for a new system build anyway. Can you guys give me suggestions for the ideal setup? Is it really just about more RAM? Is there a better chipset (motherboard) that is ideal for RiffWorks and home recording? Is AMD or Intel the way to go? I'll take all your suggestions. I appreciate the feedback!

Peace,
Rich

[riffer7777]

i had this trouble also.i got pentium 4 3.0ghz and i have 1473mb of ram[1 and 1/2 g] this has solved the problems.1gb should run it but its maybe not enough at times.try more ram 2gb.shop on ebay you will get it cheaper.good luck.

[nickelbag]

Hey srry to hear your havin probs bro. and kinda suprised as well. i am currently running the riffworks on my IBM a30, which is a pent III and 1 gig ram. i have yet to experience any probs at all. just thought i'd throw that out there to give ya an idea of what seems to be workin. good luck

[Wedgebill]

Hey Rich,

I was initially running Line6 RiffWorks and now RiffWorks STD on XP SP2 with an AMD 1800mhz processor and 1gb of ram with no real problems to write home about. Looks like your problem is happening somewhere outside of the RiffWorks software. I'm sure the guys here will soon get you up and running.


Uncle Bill