The bigger the score, the slower the software
Hello,
I'm working on a score of 700 measures for full orchestra (single movement) and the software is awfully slow compared to Finale (same score imported to both software, Finale has nearly no latency, whatever I do, whereas MuseScore is slow for all, even just adding a note takes nearly 1s).
Working only on 50 measures is ok, then adding more and more measures I could see the software becoming slower and slower and now with 700 bars, it's impossible to work efficiently.
If you can do something...
Thanks.
PS: I have a recent computer with Intel i7 processor, 16Go RAM, OS Windows 10 Version 2009 or later, Arch.: x86_64, MuseScore version (64-bit): 4.1.1-232071203, revision: e4d1ddf
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I don't have a score anywhere near that long. So I took one of my orchestra scores and copied it over and over to about 680 measures. I experience no lag selecting or adding notes.
I have a similar computer to yours. You don't mention if you have an SSD.
In reply to I don't have a score… by bobjp
Hello Bob,
I have a standard HD 7200 rpm.
When you said you copied it over and over, is it empty bars only or with full notes/articulations/dynamics... ?
In reply to Hello Bob, I have a standard… by snicolay
680 bars of music. Empty bars would be silly. Mu4 really needs an SSD. It is listed in the minimum specs on the download page
In reply to Hello Bob, I have a standard… by snicolay
"I have a standard HD 7200 rpm"
You really will benefit from an SSD.
My ancient Lenovo laptop was upgraded by removing the CD drive and fitting a large SSD in its place. As a result I can run MS4 without problems, whereas before (with MS3) any long full-orchestra score ran very slowly during editing and note input.
In reply to "I have a standard HD 7200… by DanielR
Ok. Thank you all for your answers. Strange enough that disk swapping is so influent with 16Go RAM but if you've experienced it I'll consider this option.
Thanks
In reply to Ok. Thank you all for your… by snicolay
Not everything in MU4 is loaded into ram. Consider that the sounds alone are some 15 gigs, I think.
Your computer will benefit immensely in overall speed, start up and shut down.