Kontakt "Multiprocessor support (AAX plugin)" Settings

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I've been having some major problems with Kontakt lately, specifically it running out of cpu (cpu maxing out inside Kontakt not Pro Tools).

After trying everything possible I finally changed the setting "Multiprocessor support (AAX plugin)" from OFF to "16 Cores" and the difference is absolutely wild. Gone from the Kontakt CPU usage being completely obliterated to almost nothing, peaking occasionally at about 10% but for the most part way under.

I've always had this setting off because I've seen everywhere that it was problematic to have it on, perhaps something has changed? I mean, they must have put this setting here for a reason?

Anyone else experienced this?