Can it render waveforms when scrubbing FCP?

[megastuff999]

I have an M1 Mac Mini with 16Gb memory and when I scrub the timeline in fcp, it fails to render the wave forms until I stop playback. Then it ’catches up’ and draws them in.

I am unsure if this is a software shortcoming or a lack of power from the M1.

Do any studio owners know if this is a solved problem in FCP with the Mac Studio?

 

[4sallypat]

I had a similar setup (M1 Mini) then just traded her in for the base Mac Studio over the weekend.

I'll let you know when I test out FCP which I just downloaded.

Is this the version you have?

 

[megastuff999]

Yes please. And yes, I’m on the latest version too 👍

 

[Sirmausalot]

Rumor also is an upgrade to FCP is imminent and may well be more optimized for more multi core....

 

[jerryitall]

lol, no, even with the m1 ultra it still can't render waveforms without delay.

 

[megastuff999]

lol, no, even with the m1 ultra it still can't render waveforms without delay.

Thanks for that. Just saved me a load of time and hassle as that would be one of my primary reasons to upgrade.
Suppose the good news is that it’s probably only a software limitation. Wonder if Premiere/DaVinci suffers the same?

 

[F-Train]

Steve Martin on the upcoming FCP update: