project folder size

Cubase
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Hi , I was wondering if you can help, if I start a project and write a 2 minute track I notice the folder size is anywhere from 7gb -9gb in file size, once I finished the song I then backup the project folder size is down to about 400mb , I choose the option to delete used files. this is great for backing up.
however if I then start to mix the track the project suddenly starts to creep up in size to about 2gb.
I can’t understand why this would be? is there any way too keep the file size down I’m running out of backup space or do I have to keep backing up each time.
I have tried going to the audio pool and deleting used audio but there is nothing un-used to delete
I’m using cubase 10,osx

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Hi,

I’m confused a bit.

Are you talking about the project file (CPR) size, or the folder?

Do you use any Arturia plug-in, by any chance?

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sorry yes I meant project folder size and yes Arturia synth collection 7?

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Hi,

OK, then Arturia is the issue. This is known Arturia bug. They write some data, which shouldn’t be written, therefore the project size is increasing. As far as I know, they are working on the fix.

Please, get in contact with Arturia.

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thanks Martin really appreciate the advice