I thought I had this resolved...but I do not. This is the brief history of my pain:
Windows 10 did not like my Zoom R16 ASIO drivers. No matter what I did, I could not stop the constant crackles and pops. I've tried all of the suggested PC optimization tips...no improvement. Finally I switched to the WASAPI drivers and the problem was solved...so I thought. Although the play back of previously recorded material works fine now, the recording of new material is a completely different situation. Any audio I record has a severe "motor-boating" or "gargling" sound that is as loud as the intended audio. Adjusting the buffer size does not make it better nor does it make it worse.
I have all the latest updates for Windows, Sonar and for the Zoom R16. I do notice, however, that Zoom has not release an official Windows 10 driver yet for the R16. Do I have to stop recording until they release drivers for it? I already have a Presonus FirePod that that I use as a door stop... I do have an old Tascam 244 that doesn't have driver issues...
I love Sonar and I'm not blaming them for this issue but I am very tired of spending FAR more time troubleshooting than actually making music. So until Zoom decides (or decides not to) release Windows 10 drivers, is there anything I can do to actually record music?