Garageband Running Slow

[garagemac]

I own a Macbook Pro w/ Retina from 2012: 2.3Ghz, 16GB RAM, SSD.

I've noticed Garageband having to pause and load a lot (rainbow wheel of death) when I'm mixing MIDI in Garageband. I have about 20 tracks, all using an instrument from East West Symphonic Orchestra. My question is, it Garageband having a hard time or is my computer not able to handle this? Would upgrading to Logic help?

 

[tencentcat]

If you're running 20 tracks of sampler tracks Logic might be more efficient, but that's a pretty full load for one drive. That's a heavy load for just about any system though. Try freezing some tracks if possible.

 

[garagemac]

How do I freeze a track?

 

[tencentcat]

I'm not as familiar with Garageband as I am with Logic, but this site has a useful guide on freezing in GB: http://thegaragebandguide.com/the-4-step-plan-to-a-healthier-happier-garageband