Modern computers are increasing performance by adding processing cores instead of increasing clock speeds. The latest Mac Pro, for example, has twelve processing cores. If the computer is running multiple software programs at once, then those cores can split up tasks easily. But if a complicated algorithm is running on the computer, its performance will not be enhanced unless it is specifically written to use multiple cores. And that was the case of Neyrinck’s version 1.0 Dolby E system. It was crunching along using just one processor at a time.
If you want to test how fast your system can encode Dolby E, simply download the trial software and send a request to Neyrinck support for an unrestricted iLok trial license. Be sure to use a fast storage system for best performance because all those cores need to read and write audio as quickly as possible.