Yes, in addition to Simon's suggestion, get in the habit of saving using versioning,  (i.e. project name 001, 002, 003, etc). at mile stones or whatever works for you, (example below): 5 ... View more

I'm on windows, however, one indication can be a plugin.  Watch the plugins as they load in the application, view-able on the bottom of the welcome/startup screen.  Which plugin does it get stuck on? You could try to launch PPro with preferences reset (press the Option key while starting). How are you starting up the application?  From the Icon or via a project file?  Whichever your doing, try the other method. ... View more

There are tools on video help dot com.  However, if the audio file seems to drift at intervals, forcing you to cut it again and again and re-sync.  That is the issue.  Then take the entire audio piece and render it out to a constant bit rate, one that matches the video and re-sync. As a general rule, I re-render the audio to match the rate of the video before I bring it in to the project bin. ... View more

You have a conflict or buffer issue.  As a general rule, compare the following settings in PPro with those in the Windows Sound Panel: (Note:  Your available drivers will be different than mine, as I'm using ASIO and virtual drivers) 1.  Ensure that you've assigned the default audio device in the audio hardware settings (in preferences). 2.  Ensure that the sample rates match with the driver settings. 3.  Ensure you've selected exclusive mode. 4.  Relax (increase) your buffer settings if you're getting drop outs (stuttering and/or slowing down). 5.  As a last resort, choose a different driver type, MME or Wasapi. ... View more

More to it than that.  I don't use dynamic linking, mp4's or variable bit rate anything.  None of the bells and whistles.  I still edit today, like I did before it was Pro.  Audio projects and AE are handled outside and brought in as complete assets.  All media is converted to the native MXF, Wave, and PSD (or tiff) that it likes, before hitting the bins.  I've dumped the Macs years ago and will remain in Windows 7 until the extended support expires, moving into Windows 10 on a new machine. The alternative is to use another piece of software.  Well, worms come in many different cans and they all taste the same.  I've learned that it's more than just software and some poor support tech on the other end, drinking the free coffee and reading off the company provided script.  Find what works for you and stick with it. ... View more

To add, make sure that the frame rates of the audio and video are a match or you'll get drift.  In which case, you'll want to re-render the audio to match the rate of the video, (also look out for variable bit rate vs constant bit rates).  Then sync within a matching sequence. ... View more

You can change the location of the cache and set triggers (based on time and database size), for automatic deletion in Preferences: ... View more

Presets can be loaded via the Effects Tab: If you have VST's/Audio Plugins, then Audio Plug-in Manager is also available from this menu. ... View more

When you stack that many effects into a few tracks, you're run into buffer and mix issues that will cause noticeable pops.  You would need a channel insert plugin, which is written for low overhead.  Also, some mixes improve if you rearrange the order of the stack. Furthermore, some plugins have a learning mode, that is, it takes a few seconds (as the audio is sampled) before the effect is noticed in the edit.  Gaps in the audio track will invoke pops, etc. as the plugin sees no data.  So it  maybe performing as it was written, (and not a fault of the host application).  To know this for certain would be use a plugin from a different vendor and see how it samples the same area.  There are plenty of free and good working VST's to be found.  KVRaudio, BedroomProducersBlog and vst4free are a few places to check out.  Adobe has an excellent plugin manager, so don't limit yourself to their offerings. Additionally, some plugins work better when placed into the master channel, which helps to reduce overhead and is better organized.  You can also turn them off during your edits to speed things up, turning them back on before rendering. ... View more

I also keep the cache on a separate, fast drive.  You can change you cache folder within the application preferences, (a new one will be written upon opening the project).  You can then delete the old one.  There are options where where you can also periodically delete the cache folder using time and/or size to trigger it. ... View more

I'm going to fathom a guess that your working with variable bit rate audio (VBR) on a constant bit rate (CBR) timeline? ... View more

You didn't mention your OS.  Assuming you have Windows, did you check to see if the Device you chose in PPro, matches what's in the Sound Panel and set to default and working? Do you have another audio application running in the background?  Make sure to enable exclusive mode access: ... View more

This is why I dread moving up to v10.  I believe you can prevent windows from updating the hardware drivers, (CNET has an article "Stop windows 10 from automatically updating your PC").  I would update the graphics card using a driver from the OEM, or revert back to the old one. ... View more

as i said, ibm, microsoft, corel and many others The problem is not in a name, (bricks and motar).  It's about the people.  When key people retire or leave, so goes the intelligence that kept things running effectively and company takes on a new personality, quite literally.  As an engineer and producer, I've work closely with such people, (and it's seldom those at the top) and when they leave? I polish up my resume because I know what's coming.    If you look into the demise of many companies, you'll find this to be true 90% of the time. In this business, it's a unique combination of end user talent as well.  I try to be nice but many folks simply should not be doing this form of work if they expect Adobe (or any other company) to make it work for them.  It's a system thing.  You need to know the internal workings of your PC and the hardware, (or pay someone else who does).  Your clients are the assuming the same of you. When I tell folks not to upgrade?  This is just one more example why.  It's their business. ... View more

But isn't speculation fun, for cynical old folks? Or rather, it's a curse as one wakes up in the Matrix to realize that Beer isn't real.  Anyway, I've demoed and continue to demo all the other applications and I swear they're made by the same source because nothings perfect.  Oh, yeah.  "People" wrote the code. I have more years than I like to admit in using these applications; they meet my needs regardless. Fence jumpers, other than risking torn trousers, won't find the grass green on the other side for very long.  Some upgrade will leave them back where they started.  Cruise their forums to know why.  My best advice is to pick what works and stick with it, avoiding all temptations to upgrade and be the new beta test boy. ... View more

Meeting the bottom line of share holder value.  Welcome to USA, Inc.  (Kinda of wake up call for some, I guess).  I suppose they had no choice.  The issue is how they implemented that choice, and Karma is prize they earned for doing it. I recommend that folks try not to use others/employees here as a punching bag.  Yes it was a sucker punch, and you will pick yourself up and jump back into the ring, (if that means using another solution.  So be it).  However, some of these folks use this software for their own needs, are most certainly impacted in uneasy way, (it's their job on the line), and are in the same boat. I still have 2014.2, 2015.3 with 2018.  Never upgrade unless it functionally necessary.  Always keep older versions to support old projects.  Remember, this is not just software, it's a system.  I've said this repeatedly.  Like throwing mud, some of it's gotta stick. ... View more

I shoot stills in RAW then convert to JPEG using a particular add-in through an Action. If you have Lightroom, you can set up a watchfolder via the auto import. I've read that it's possible to create a script for bridge to run Photoshop, as well. Look into those options. ... View more

Is this only evident in the edit session, and the rendered file sounds fine?  Then you have a sound driver issue.  If you have more than one audio source, does switching that in the audio hardware panel, help?  What OS/audio hardware are you using? ... View more

Where are the pops occurring?  Is there any consistency?  Do they occur at cut points?  Keys? Or with FX applied? ... View more

Don't feel bad.  Holding onto old versions to support legacy projects is fairly common in this industry.  I still have CS3/4/6 on a legacy platform and 2014.2, 2015.3 with 2018 on my everyday.  I rarely will upload or carry an old project into a new one. ... View more

Had this many years ago.  The fix was to export just the audio off the timeline to a wav file.  Then place that file onto a new track and mute the others, before rending the final video. ... View more

Benchmark testing indicates it's slightly under the fastest Intel core i7.  Of course, that it could be different from within PPro.  So why not test it and share? Video: Benchmarking Performance: CPU Encoding Tests - The AMD Zen and Ryzen 7 Review: A Deep Dive on 1800X, 1700X and 1700 3D Animation: Benchmarking Performance: CPU Rendering Tests - The AMD Zen and Ryzen 7 Review: A Deep Dive on 1800X, 1700X and 1700 ... View more

Importing should have forced a rewrite of the cache.  What formats are you using? Adobe dropped support for legacy 32bit quicktime codecs.  32-Bit QuickTime Support Ending - Premiere v12.0.0 ... View more

As an experiment, transcode a sample file that is giving issue into an MXF wrapper and see if the issue goes away. ... View more

Try importing the problem project into a new one via Media Browser, see if that helps. ... View more

Good to hear.  Thanks for sharing, that looks to be a good deal.  Did you add any additional hardware (i.e. dedicated drives for video)? At my day job I have a loaded Dell T7600 that cost $11,000.  However, I personally use off-lease Dells for my side gigs and work I take home, and they run about $500 each and are just as quick, (I have my eye on a bare bones model for $150).  I also work exclusively with Canon XF, and transcode everything else to MXF (which all the major studios use - it was created to meet their needs).  Which is a native format that runs faster than real time in Premiere.  Only clips or portions of clips that have FX applied are rendered.  Everything else is a direct stream copy. ... View more

GPU/Third party is not up to Adobe.  If they spec conformance, then it's only a guarantee that it will work with the tested specs.  Any deviation, (driver update, other hardware, etc. and test is invalidated). There's lots of issues with Resolve as well, It wouldn't even install correctly and when I reported it, not a single reply/response of any kind.  I deleted the install file and fired up PPro for the next job. I still use 2014, 2015.3.  2018 has worked thus far, but we all use it differently.  Stick with what works and matters to you. ... View more

I wonder why there are some angry folks here That will never change.  The subscription based model, along with automatic updates into versions that render previous features and codecs useless, has only added to the aggravation.  I can post "do not install/update mid-project or without offline testing" daily, and it mount to nothing.  These kids will only wail and knash teeth when sh*t breaks, (and some would hope that you and I will do the research and solve the problem for them). This business still requires advanced knowledge of hardware, drivers and administration, (or the willingness to pay a vendor to do it for you).  It's more than software, it's a system. Adobe cannot possible cover all the bases.  They too are at the mercy of 3rd party vendors, licensing and over-reaching OS vendors whom enforce their wants into the mix.  Adobe, like all other vendors, have to comply. They can threaten all they want, as the grass always seems greener on the other side.  They just never factor in the trouble with managing the hurdle over the fence.  ... View more