Troubleshooting audio problem - full-on digital static

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EltonJohn
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2013/08/26 10:48:19 (permalink)

Troubleshooting audio problem - full-on digital static

Hello.  I build a new computer to run Win 7 (64 bit), and upgraded to Sonar X2.  In testing the new software and computer, I loaded up the sonar Audio_Demo file, and pressed "play".  All I get is full-on digital static.
 
This is a new computer build, and I'm just now loading the software onto it, so I have limited testing resources.  The computer has an i5 Intel processor, I running Win 7 (64 bit), and Sonar X2 Producer.  The audio interface is my Mackie 1604 with Onyx Firewire Card installed.  I ran the Cakewalk Wave Profiler, and the Mackie inputs and outputs were all recognized correctly.
 
And I get only digital static on playback, both trying the CW Audio_Demo file, and some .wav loops I have.
 
Any suggests would be appreciated.    
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    EltonJohn
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    Re: Troubleshooting audio problem - full-on digital static 2013/08/26 11:11:35 (permalink)
    Hello.  I think I fixed it (hoping!).
     
    In Preferences > Playback and Recording, I switched driver mode from WDM/KS to ASIO (if memory serves, I was using the asio drivers in my old computer).  Playback then plays the Audio_Demo file just fine.
     
    As an aside, what is WASAPI driver mode?
     
    Thanks for reading.
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    Re: Troubleshooting audio problem - full-on digital static 2013/08/26 12:17:22 (permalink)
    Yes, drivers are sometimes finicky and the quality of different drivers is not always the same. Plus, SONAR usually prefers ASIO. WASAPI is yet another driver mode http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WASAPI#Audio_stack_architecture.
     
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    EltonJohn
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    Re: Troubleshooting audio problem - full-on digital static 2013/08/26 12:27:57 (permalink)
    Thanks, Scott.  I appreciate the feedback.  
     
    Interesting about Sonar and ASIO.  The Sonar documentation says always try the WDM/KS drivers first.  If memory serves, Mackie (makers of my audio interface) says their devices will work with both ASIO and the Windows drivers (WDM/KS)
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    Re: Troubleshooting audio problem - full-on digital static 2013/08/26 12:56:44 (permalink)
    Funny, MOTU seems to push the WDM/KS drivers too...

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    Re: Troubleshooting audio problem - full-on digital static 2013/08/26 13:00:59 (permalink)
    Elton: Reggie might get upset your using his name !
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