Trouble config audio interface with Sonar Producer 8
I have tried everything in Sonar Producer 8 Options/Audio and can not get the audio record to run smoothly. It stops after about 8 seconds and sometime stops recording altogether or sometime goes on after hesitation for another 8 seconds and stops. I have been able to go from 1 or 2 seconds to 8. The Record I/O Buffer is what I have been able to make the most progress with, however it is at 2048 kb which is the max size it will go.
Using Windows XP SP3 Pentium 4 at 2.8 Gig with 2 Gig Ram. USB Interface Tascam US600.
I have defraged the hard drive. I have monitored the processor during these drop-outs and it is running at only 65% or less.
Midi seems to work OK. I have used the Tascam drivers (have gone to web site for latest version which is same as on provided disc and also used AOIS4ALL v.2 both have the same results. I have also used WDM/KS and MME (32Bit) With same results. I have played with every setting and was able to achieve smooth play back of pre-recorded audio, but when I attempt to record audio it begins the stop and go. Also it seems not to be consistent in "kicking into" record mode. I can get it to record, (with the stop and go problem) but when I go into the Options/Audio to try another adjustment in Buffer size and go back to make another test, the red record buttons will light red, but I get no response from the audio meters, hense nothing records (but the movement is smooth). I have tried shutting down and restarting, making changes and then at times for no apparent reason the audio meters will start showing action. I have become very frustrated after spending much time with this problem and while I seem to never get it to work, I do make some progress. I have gotten other software (PowerTracks Pro Audio 2013) to work with this set-up but really what to use Sonar as there are so many more adjustments and options I would like to use.
Any Suggestions?? Thank You.