SoundBlaster Audigy2 as secondary output on Sonar X1 64 bit

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2011/04/27 22:32:54 (permalink)

SoundBlaster Audigy2 as secondary output on Sonar X1 64 bit

Hey,  I just upgraded my DAW to 64 bit (Win7HP, 8GB RAM, Sonar X1 Producer).  I use an Echo Mona as my main I/O, but would like to A/B using my SoundBlaster Audigy2. I can get either card to work independantly -- The Mona seems to perfer ASIO and the Audigy any other driver -- but I cannot get them to work together. Any advice?
 
I also use the Audigy as my MIDI I/O.  Any tips on getting this to work on X1 64 bit?
 
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    CJaysMusic
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    Re:SoundBlaster Audigy2 as secondary output on Sonar X1 64 bit 2011/04/27 23:59:18 (permalink)
    ASIO only supports one card at a time.  you need to use WDM driver mode. The Echo is way better than the gmaing soudnblaster card. I would use the echo soley for audio recoridng and playback.
    If your wanting to play world of warcraft, then the soundblaster is good..
    Cj
     
    EDIT: Make sure you have downloaded the latest 64bit Win 7 drivers for both cards
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    Re:SoundBlaster Audigy2 as secondary output on Sonar X1 64 bit 2011/04/28 18:37:23 (permalink)
    Thanks CJ,
    I wasn't aware ASIO was an exclusive driver. That explains much. I only record with the Echo, but I like to playback on multiple systems. I was just looking for convenience of A/B monitoring from within Sonar.
     I'll try the WDM drivers and see if that works (although I like the ASIO drivers with the Mona). 

    I'll ask about the MIDI in a different thread I guess.
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    Re:SoundBlaster Audigy2 as secondary output on Sonar X1 64 bit 2011/04/28 20:28:51 (permalink)

    I was just looking for convenience of A/B monitoring from within Sonar.
    Then you dont need different cards, you just need different monitors. I have have crappy pc speakers hooked up along side my studio monitors
    to see how the mixes sound on pc speakers
    Cj
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