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Hi,
When attempting to create/load/launch EZ Drummer 2 on a new track for use (to add hand claps) in Logic Pro (v. 9.1.8) I rec’d an EZ Drummer error dialogue box that said “You are running EZ Drummer in 32 bit mode. Not enough memory available to load instruments. Please remove other instances of EZ Drummer and retry.” However, I only had one Logic project window open, so there were no other instances of EZ Drummer open. Also, the project I was working on was using only one other software instrument (all the rest were midi) and only 3 tracks of vocals. As well, my system is an iMac iCore5 OS 10.8.4 and I have 16gb of RAM installed and I use an Gtech external 7200 rpm for my software instruments, and record all projects to an extetnal Glyph 7200 rpm. Why am I getting this error message? Thanks.
If you run Logic Pro in 64 bit mode the memory won’t be a problem – http://www.logic-cafe.com/lc/index.php/running-logic-pro-in-64-bit-mode.
But if you (for some reason can’t run in 64 bit mode):
You had one instance of EZdrummer 2 and wanted to load a second instance? Or was it your first (and only) instance that gave you that error message?
I am asking because this error dialogue should be shown when there are more instances of EZdrummer 2 than a 32 bit system’s memory can handle, to avoid system crashes.
Henrik Ekblom - User Experience Designer
Toontrack
More info:
I have 5 kits: the 2 that came with EZ Drummer 2 (Modern/vintage) and 3 EZX’s: Pop, Latin, Jazz. It seems I only get the “not enough memory/32 bit/remove of instances of EZ Drummer” error message when trying to load the Modern & Vintage kits. The EZX’s I installed load fine. Also, 2 additional questions: are the percussion pads in the upper right corner of the kit windows (often hand claps and tambourines) not mapped to the keyboard anywhere? They seem to be only playable by click on the pad. Finally, When I load EZ Drummer onto a track and I press a key, I can see the corresponding drum instrument (e.g. the snare drum) respond, as well I see signal going into my Logic DAW, yet, when I activate record on my DAW and try to record straight into the DAW, no midi is recorded. It seems I can only record into the EZ Drummer track window itself. Is that the way it’s supposed to function? Thanks for your help.
Henrik,
Sorry, didn’t see your reply when I added more info. But my reply answered your question in part. But just in case: I was trying to load only ONE instance of EX Drummer 2. And it seems that the error comes when trying to load only the Modern/Vintage kits that came with the EX Drummer 2 purchase. As for running Logic Pro (9.1.8) in 64 bit, I’d rather not. It’s take me a long time to get everything more or less running, and though I love Apple and MOTU 828 Mk3 (my audio interface), every time I upgrade/enhance or simply change a setting, it’s a domino effect of error messages that cost hundred in tech dollars/hours to trouble shoot, with each tech vendor saying it’s the other guys fault… I’m sure you can understand….
Henrik,
I believe my MOTU is 64 bit capable, I also use Izotope Alloy and Nectar 2 (I believe those can run 64 bit), Waves (Vocal Rider — also 64 bit) and EZ MIX 2 (that runs 64 bit, yes?). So perhaps I should move to 64 bit and see. After all, what good is 16gb RAM and all these plugs ins if I can’t access them? In any case, the original issue of the error message only presenting when trying to load Modern/Vintage kits, and NOT Jazz/Latin/Pop seems not linked to the 32 bit issue. I did recently move all kits from my iMac system, to my external Gtech, and THEN downloaded updates for them all. Could that have interfered with something?
I will try to answer your questions
1. The 32 bit memory problem can occur in some hosts because when deleting a track, the host won’t remove the instance of the plugin. Try to restart Logic and see if the problem still occurs.
2. Please see https://www.toontrack.com/faq/how-do-i-trigger-the-ezdrummer-2-percussion/ to read more about the percussion pads.
3. To be able to record MIDI events that are triggered in EZdrummer 2 (for example by clicking a drum) you should enable MIDI out from the main menu in the top right corner of EZdrummer 2.
Henrik Ekblom - User Experience Designer
Toontrack
Placing your samples on an external drive shouldn’t have anything to do with the 32 bit problem. And I do agree that you should use 64 bit, why only use a part of all that juicy 16 GB memory? EZmix 2 will run in 64 bit mode.
Henrik Ekblom - User Experience Designer
Toontrack
Made the 64 bit switch. Had no idea that using 32 bit limited me to 4gb RAM regardless of how much was installed. Now all EZ Drummer kits load. So far in 64 bit all seems to be working except doing so kicked out my Garritan/Aria Engine orchestra virtual instruments. Now onto that…
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