I'm also posting this in Cakewalk forum AND in the MIDI forum.
Does USB MIDI benefit from WDM drivers?
Before I acquire a MIDI interface for my new computer, I was wondering if it makes a difference whether I use the USB port, or a MIDI interface that's built in with the PCI soundcard. I'll be running Cakewalk Sonar in Windows 2000, but don't know if the new WDM drivers are going to be an issue with these methods of MIDI connection. I'm planning on playing DXi soft synths in real time, and occasionally using MTC MIDI sync. From what I gather so far, it looks like the WDM drivers are very helpful when playing the DXi soft synths on an MS Windows based system. I just need to know what performance issues there are (if any) with regard to these two MIDI connection methods. Which is best for performance- built in to the PCI soundcard or USB?
Also, would a soundcard with a DSP processor help reduce latency while using DXi soft synths, or are the built in DSP chips used mainly for real time effects?
-thanks
Intel 845 with P4 1.6 GHz
memory- 512mB DDR
two hdd ATA 100 7200 rpm
OS- Win 2000
application- CW Sonar
Does USB MIDI benefit from WDM drivers?
Before I acquire a MIDI interface for my new computer, I was wondering if it makes a difference whether I use the USB port, or a MIDI interface that's built in with the PCI soundcard. I'll be running Cakewalk Sonar in Windows 2000, but don't know if the new WDM drivers are going to be an issue with these methods of MIDI connection. I'm planning on playing DXi soft synths in real time, and occasionally using MTC MIDI sync. From what I gather so far, it looks like the WDM drivers are very helpful when playing the DXi soft synths on an MS Windows based system. I just need to know what performance issues there are (if any) with regard to these two MIDI connection methods. Which is best for performance- built in to the PCI soundcard or USB?
Also, would a soundcard with a DSP processor help reduce latency while using DXi soft synths, or are the built in DSP chips used mainly for real time effects?
-thanks
Intel 845 with P4 1.6 GHz
memory- 512mB DDR
two hdd ATA 100 7200 rpm
OS- Win 2000
application- CW Sonar