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Title: Play From Memory Question
Post by: Lynn on October 20, 2009, 02:26:29 pm

Hi,

I just upgraded to MC14, and I really like the Play From Memory option.  

When the file is transferred from disc to memory is it uncompressed at that time, or is decoding performed from memory on playback?  The current audio nervosa preference would be the former.

Regards,
Lynn

Title: Re: Play From Memory Question
Post by: Mr ChriZ on October 20, 2009, 02:56:27 pm

Blimey First post in 5 Years!  :o  ;D

Title: Re: Play From Memory Question
Post by: Lynn on October 20, 2009, 05:24:18 pm

I have been quietly enjoying music from MC, and the upgrades over the years have been great!

I will admit to trying Foobar and others from time to time, but nothing comes close to the elegance and features in MC.

Title: Re: Play From Memory Question
Post by: Matt on October 21, 2009, 09:29:34 am

Quote from: Lynn on October 20, 2009, 02:26:29 pm

When the file is transferred from disc to memory is it uncompressed at that time, or is decoding performed from memory on playback?  The current audio nervosa preference would be the former.

Decoding is performed from memory on playback.

This provides low steady CPU usage which is more desirable than lumpy usage (which changes system multipliers, etc.)  Remember that a CPU will always be working, since it has to deliver audio to the soundcard, etc.

Title: Re: Play From Memory Question
Post by: Lynn on October 21, 2009, 10:32:15 am

Hi Matt,

That makes sense, and I am not sure why there is a preference for decoding earlier.

Best regards,
Lynn