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Buffer Size

Samples processed per block: the latency ↔ CPU stability trade.

The buffer is how many samples your computer processes at once. At 48kHz, a 64-sample buffer adds ~1.3ms per direction; smaller buffers mean lower latency and higher CPU strain, larger buffers the reverse. Track at 64–128 samples, mix at 512+ — changing it per task is normal workflow, not a failure.

Category: Audio Interfaces