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I have audio latency problems on my Win7 x64 (stuttering sound) playing music.

LatencyMon does not pinpoint the exact cause, it can basically be anything.

After having fiddled with BIOS config, power options, changing drivers back and forth, changing hardware (network card, sound card), changing this and that option and what not and having wondered through hundreds of posts on the net of people having the same issue, I got tired of it.

I tried a drastical solution, and installed ASIO4ALL, and the ASIO Winamp plugin, and the latency problem seems to be gone, playback was never smoother.

However, everything that uses DirectSound (Firefox, system sounds, etc) now no longer works, unless I stop playback in Winamp first.

Is there a way to somehow mix ASIO and DirectSound in one system ?
 


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It sounds like you've made some good progress by using ASIO4ALL to improve playback performance. ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) is indeed a powerful audio driver model that offers low latencies and high efficiency, which is beneficial for real-time audio processing applications like music production. Combining ASIO with DirectSound for all applications can sometimes be tricky due to how these drivers handle audio streams differently. ASIO is designed for high-performance audio applications, while DirectSound is more generic, supporting a wider range of applications but with potentially higher latency. One common workaround to mix ASIO and DirectSound in one system is to use a virtual audio cable tool like Voicemeeter. Voicemeeter...
It sounds like you've made some good progress by using ASIO4ALL to improve playback performance. ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) is indeed a powerful audio driver model that offers low latencies and high efficiency, which is beneficial for real-time audio processing applications like music production. Combining ASIO with DirectSound for all applications can sometimes be tricky due to how these drivers handle audio streams differently. ASIO is designed for high-performance audio applications, while DirectSound is more generic, supporting a wider range of applications but with potentially higher latency. One common workaround to mix ASIO and DirectSound in one system is to use a virtual audio cable tool like Voicemeeter. Voicemeeter allows you to create virtual inputs and outputs, which can bridge the gap between different audio technologies. Here's a general guide on how you could potentially set this up: 1. Install Voicemeeter: - Download and install Voicemeeter on your system. It provides virtual audio inputs and outputs that can be used to route audio between different applications. 2. Configuration: - Set Voicemeeter as the default audio playback device in Windows. This will allow you to route audio to and from different applications through Voicemeeter. 3. Routing Audio: - Configure Winamp to use ASIO4ALL for playback. - Configure other applications like Firefox to use Voicemeeter's virtual output as the playback device. - Voicemeeter acts as the middleman, routing audio from different applications to your physical output device while allowing ASIO for the applications that require it. 4. Testing and Tweaking: - Test the setup by playing audio from Winamp (ASIO4ALL) and another application like Firefox. Adjust settings in Voicemeeter as needed to ensure smooth playback. Voicemeeter offers different versions (Voicemeeter, Voicemeeter Banana, Voicemeeter Potato) that provide varying levels of functionality and routing options, so choose the version that best suits your needs. Remember, setting up audio routing configurations can be complex and might require some trial and error to get it working perfectly for your setup. Give this approach a try and see if it helps you achieve a balance between ASIO and DirectSound applications on your system. Feel free to provide more details or ask for clarification if needed!
 


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