Acoustica Mixcraft 7 - Manual (Page 9)

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IMPORTANT SOUND SETUP
INFORMATION
When Mixcraft is first launched, it’s important to ensure that the audio latency is set
optimally. Ideally, using a very low latency setting is best, as it results in little or no
audible delay when playing virtual instruments or recording using software monitoring.
Your computer’s processor speed and amount of RAM, as well as your audio system or
sound card all affect audio playback and recording performance. Optimally adjusting
your sound device will be a balancing act between latency versus gapping or breaks in
continuous sound. If you are recording audio using Mixcraft’s built-in monitoring or
playing virtual instruments, you’ll need to adjust your latency response properly.
CHOOSING AN AUDIO DRIVER TYPE
1. Click File> Preferences...
2. Click on the Sound Device tab.
3. Wave RT was introduced in Windows Vista and is part of every newer version of
Windows; this the default audio driver. If you have a slower computer, you may
need to increase the latency setting.
4. If you’re using Windows 7 or 8, you may be able to click WaveRT Exclusive Mode.
Depending on your computer’s speed and power, this mode will allow down to three
milliseconds of latency. In this mode, other programs will lose audio capability when
Mixcraft is running. You may need to restart other programs to get their audio back.
WaveRT exclusive mode is the best way to use every last ounce of computing power.
5. If you don’t have WaveRT, the next best option is ASIO. If it’s grayed out, go to your
sound device or sound card manufacturer’s website and install the latest drivers.
Click on the ASIO Device flip menu and choose the sound device or sound card
you wish to use. You can adjust the settings of the ASIO device by clicking “Open
Mixer.” Each ASIO driver is implemented differently; consult the manual or help for
your sound device in order to optimize the latency setting. Ensure that Default
Output (Playback) is set to the correct device so you’ll hear audio properly.