I just made some fixes in the 1.8 branch that may make some progress on this bug. I have seen a massive reduction in CPU usage while using the waveform displays. My usage went on average from 60% down to 20%. When I go with simple waveforms I see around 15% so it's a pretty significant reduction. Albert reports that the changes did not affect his computer at all, so it might have to do with graphics drivers and features they support. I suggest to everyone in this bug capable of building from the lp:mixxx/1.8 branch, try it out!
I just made some fixes in the 1.8 branch that may make some progress on this bug. I have seen a massive reduction in CPU usage while using the waveform displays. My usage went on average from 60% down to 20%. When I go with simple waveforms I see around 15% so it's a pretty significant reduction. Albert reports that the changes did not affect his computer at all, so it might have to do with graphics drivers and features they support. I suggest to everyone in this bug capable of building from the lp:mixxx/1.8 branch, try it out!
RJ