Delay between input and output of synths

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2011/03/22 10:18:16 (permalink)

Delay between input and output of synths

Hi all,

I'm just setting up my new Sonar X1 DAW and I'm already experiencing some problems. There is a small delay between input and output of all the synths.
For example: I add a "SI-Electric Piano" to my project. When I open the VST settings of that synth and push one of the keys on the virtual keyboard, it takes about 1 second for the sound to be there.

Is that normal? Or is my computer too weak? Can that be caused by wrong settings?

My computer setup:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 945
Mainboard: Gigabyte MA-770T-UD3P (using onboard sound)
RAM: 2x 2 GiB DDR3-1333
Graphics: ASUS EAH5870
OS: Win7 Prof 32bit

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    shawn@trustmedia.tv
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    Re:Delay between input and output of synths 2011/03/22 10:28:19 (permalink)
    you should download ASIO4ALL and see how hat helps...if you have not...it's a good first step...

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    Subsurf
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    Re:Delay between input and output of synths 2011/03/22 10:37:12 (permalink)
    Wow, thank you very much. Didn't expect it to be that easy. Works perfectly now!
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    Kalle Rantaaho
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    Re:Delay between input and output of synths 2011/03/22 10:41:33 (permalink)
    Nice you got it working. It's almost like a rule, though, that the onboard soundchips are not capable of proper DAW-work. It's worth it to start thinking about getting a decent soundcard. Especially if you're planning to record vocals and real instruments (don't even think about USB-mics).

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    Re:Delay between input and output of synths 2011/03/22 11:03:47 (permalink)
    It's almost like a rule, though, that the onboard soundchips are not capable of proper DAW-work.

    Yeah, I know. A new soundcard will be one of my future investments. But for now I gotta go with the onboard chip.
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