This is really unfortunate. I've used the US-2x2 on three different laptops and two desktops, without any negative issues. But, I use it only with ASIO and turn off all other sounds, like system sounds, which try to take over the system.
First, remember there are two files you need to download: Driver 1.02 and Driver & Settings Panel 2.01. It's also crucial to update to the 1.01 firmware, which IIRC resolved some issue with SONAR.
I'd suggest one last attempt...
- Unplug the US-2x2's USB cable.
- Uninstall Software Mixer 1.3. You don't need it and I think it's problematic.
- Re-install driver USB V1.02 and Driver & Settings Panel 2.01.
- Re-start.
- Plug the USB cable into the interface.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- Open the TASCAM Settings Panel, do not open SONAR yet. See what the panel says. Turn off the power-saving feature if it's turned on.
- Open SONAR.
- Cross fingers.
As this point the instructions branch into two sections:
- Nope, still doesn't work.
- Great! It works.
I'll keep my fingers crossed...
Remember that ASIO is the preferred driver model for studio-type recording. Until a recent Windows Core Audio update (yes I know the name is confusing, because that's what Apple calls theirs...not the same thing), using the Windows native drivers for audio recording was a losing battle, and ASIO4ALL didn't really fix it. Unfortunately "real" ASIO likes to deal with only one application at a time.