A simple way to check is to use the cpu meter on PD.

To see more action, multiply the number of effects you are using.

Even just a large number of [throw~] and [catch~] can cause a bit of load on the cpu, while direct connections are cheaper.

As for "effects", I guess there really isn't any specific category for them as far as objects are concerned. I know there are a few objects that could be considered effects.

On Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:50:53 +0200, xiaoping lyu <xiaoping.lyu@gmail.com> wrote:

Helloto , which are the cheapest effects in pd in terms of cpu consumption? Is there any information of this anywhere maybe?

I need to have massive quantity of effects , any idea?

Xiao