Audio Interface Required

To get the best performance and sound quality from our plugins, especially in DAWs like REAPER, GarageBand, Cubase, etc., we highly recommend using a dedicated audio interface with proper drivers.

? Why You Need an Audio Interface

• Better latency performance

• Higher audio fidelity

• Reliable real-time processing

• Dedicated ASIO drivers for optimized performance (on Windows)

On Mac, CoreAudio already handles low-latency audio well.
But on Windows, ASIO is the preferred solution.

What is ASIO and Why Use It?

ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) is a driver protocol developed by Steinberg that allows:

• Lower latency audio recording and playback

• Direct communication between the DAW and your audio hardware

Important:
Windows' default drivers (WDM, DirectSound) are not optimized for music production and can introduce unwanted latency or glitches.

✅ Best Option: Use an Interface with Native ASIO Drivers

Most professional or semi-pro audio interfaces (Focusrite, Steinberg, MOTU, etc.) come with their own ASIO drivers.

What to do:

1. Download the latest driver from the manufacturer’s website

2. Install it on your system

3. Select the ASIO driver in your DAW (e.g. in REAPER: Options > Preferences > Audio > Device)

?️ No Audio Interface? Use ASIO4ALL (Windows only)

If you don’t own an external audio interface, you can use ASIO4ALL, a universal ASIO driver that works with most built-in sound cards.

? How to Install ASIO4ALL:

1. Download ASIO4ALL from the official site:
   https://www.asio4all.org

2. Run the installer and follow the instructions

3. Open your DAW (e.g. REAPER)

4. Go to Audio Device Settings and choose:
   Driver: ASIO
   Device: ASIO4ALL v2

⚙️ Configure ASIO4ALL:

• Click the ASIO control panel button (in REAPER or your DAW)

• Make sure your internal sound card is selected

• You can adjust the buffer size to reduce latency (lower buffer = lower latency, but more CPU use)

⚠️ Note:

ASIO4ALL is a workaround, not a true low-latency driver.
Whenever possible, we strongly recommend using a dedicated audio interface with real ASIO drivers for the best results.