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Why do I have to use MME drivers?
Haven't been here for a long while so please excuse if this question is passé. I'm using Sonar X1; Windows 7; and Roland Dup Capture. It won't let me use WDM drivers, only MME. Why is this?
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Reed
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 14:06:42
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☼ Best Answerby rpe 2013/10/08 14:17:36
You should have an option for ASIO which is probably your best driver (latency-wise). Do you see that in the list of drivers?
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 14:19:16
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Hi Mesh,
Yes ASIO is an option. I engaged it and it seems to work just fine. If I originally recorded something using the MME driver can I later use the ASIO driver to play it back and visa-versa?
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 14:37:16
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Driver mode doesn't effect audio, so you it doesn't matter what you used in the past.
Also, make sure you have the latest drivers for your Roland installed on your PC, if you do not already. You should also try WDM in conjunction with ASIO driver mode to see what works better for you.
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 14:40:43
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 14:41:10
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Yes. The choice of playback driver may not even matter. Using ASIO is often preferred for recording because it can reduce latency if you are monitoring as you play. Also, there are no standard answers as to which driver, ASIO or WDM, always works better; it is dependent on the quality of the drivers written for a particular piece of hardware. My TASCAM FW-1884, for example, comes with recommendations to use the WDM driver.
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 14:43:35
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CJaysMusic
Driver mode doesn't effect audio, so you it doesn't matter what you used in the past.
Also, make sure you have the latest drivers for your Roland installed on your PC, if you do not already. You should also try WDM in conjunction with ASIO driver mode to see what works better for you.
+1 to what CJ said, if your not seeing WMD I suspect a driver update or an outdated device like the UA-11. but im not totally sure about that (outdated or not) I was pretty sure the dou has been around for awhile even though they're making newer ones.
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 15:00:24
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You can even use the WASapi drivers ;) Microsofts answer to ASIO
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 16:06:34
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I have never had any good results with any drivers other than ASIO.
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 18:11:17
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I use ASIO as well, however I have had equally good results with WASAPI...it is just not quite as stable 
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 18:53:44
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As mentioned here many times, definitely use ASIO.
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 20:00:22
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WDM used to be better for me back in the day with earlier SONAR and Echo interfaces, but ASIO now is the best for me as well.
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 20:36:51
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Andrew Rossa [Cakewalk]
As mentioned here many times, definitely use ASIO.
Well, the Cakewalk support site for Hardware setup mentions WDM for Edirol (by Roland), as well as Tascam that I have. Here are two such examples. Perhaps this site is outdated? http://www.cakewalk.com/Support/hwsetup.aspxEdirol also provides WDM/KS drivers. If you experience problems in the ASIO Driver Mode, you may want to consider using WDM as an alternative. Tascam Audio Interface setup for SONAR X1 Click Edit > Preferences Under the Audio section on the left, click on Playback and Recording From the 'Driver Mode' dropdown select WDM/KS and then click Apply
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 21:30:09
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Reed,
Just in case you are unfamiliar, you can search on WDM vs ASIO (these both have the best latency for recording). Big picture, ASIO dedicates itself to whatever grabs it first, and WDM will allow them to be shared. Depending on your application, this difference may drive you down the WDM path. Also, ensure you have the most current drivers for your hardware/operating system combo. ASIO is typically preferred, and be sure to use drivers specifically for your hardware. I would recommend staying away from "ASIO4ALL" in case you happen to run across this some place.
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 22:53:33
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Some sound card drivers will preform in a better in a DAW with WDM drivers and some with ASIO drivers.
You need to try both to determine what's better for you. do not take the word of some guy saying "ASIO always works better for me", as each situation is different!
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Re: Why do I have to use MME drivers?
2013/10/08 23:03:44
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+1 on CJ
I missed the "operational test" part :(
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