Note: If you are using a Focusrite interface from the Scarlett Range, ASIO4ALL seems to conflict with Focusrite's proprietary driver. HXHLWN PCIe Sound Card, 5.1 Internal Sound Card for PC Windows8 7 with Low Profile Bracket, 3D Stereo PCI-e Audio Card, CMI8738 Chip 32/64 Bit Sound Card PCI Express Adapter Need to install the driver. the sound cards name to get more details from the manufacturer or other hardware sites online. If your interface doesn't include an ASIO driver, or if you're using your built-in computer soundcard, we recommend installing ASIO4ALL. Computer sound card in Windows 7 PC - audio controller. Once installed, open Live's Preferences > Audio, click 'Driver Type' and choose the ASIO driver.

If you are using an audio interface, then an ASIO driver is usually available from the manufacturer's website. Check the troubleshooting sections of the Microsoft web site and the web sites for your motherboard and sound card manufacturer.

ASIO performance is generally stable, with fewer audio dropouts and other artefacts.ĪSIO drivers are usually not included on Windows and need to be installed separately.

ASIO usually allows you to set lower buffer sizes, which helps to reduce latency.

ASIO is a professional level audio driver for Windows.

We recommend using an ASIO driver for the following reasons:

There are a variety of audio drivers available for Windows such as ASIO, MME/Direct X, Realtek, Direct Sound and Direct Capture.

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