How long it takes the timeline to draw waveforms

If I'm playing something back in FCP and I swipe along the timeline, it will not draw in the waveforms until I tap the spacebar to pause playback. Is that just the way it is? Sometimes I find there is a waveform but it isn't accurate, again until I pause playing back. 

It's always bothered me but lately I've been doing videos where there is clear silence between sections and it would speed up my first edit if I didn't have to keep waiting.

Forgive me if this has been asked before; I've struggled to find the terms to describe it. 

It's normal behavior, with priority given to playback quality. I think there's a way around it (haven't tried it myself) that would likely cause playback issues, depending on hardware.

dmetz wrote:

It's normal behavior, with priority given to playback quality. I think there's a way around it (haven't tried it myself) that would likely cause playback issues, depending on hardware.

The free CommandPost has a setting to force redrawing of waveforms during playback, however you may experience issues as dmetz alluded depending on your hardware...

Weird, I can't get redrawing of waveforms to work during playback. CommandPost's documentation is non-existent for its FCP settings. It may have worked previously... ???

(FCP 10.6.5, macOS 12.6.x)

That's such a shame, but thank you, it makes sense.

Thank you, I'm tempted. Will cautiously go check it out.

I've had issues with Command Post interfering with timeline playback fluidity being extremely lagging and at times unresponsive at all play / pause using the space bar. CP might likewise affect other playback parameters so if you're experiencing a bit of playback funkiness kill CP and see if things correct themself.