LatenCy IsSues with WindoZE 7!! Please heellllppp...

[pewterbird99]

Guys, I have been driving myself insane with this issue. My computer has terrible latency issues that are so bad I'm not even able to record anything. The delay is in my monitors as well as when I record. Here is my current setup:

Input device: Line 6 Toneport UX2 (I thought it was probably this device not being compatible with Windows 7 but I also tested it out with a Guitar Rig Sessions I/O and I had the exact same issues)

Software: I've tried recording in FL Studio and in Adobe Audtion with the exact same results. So I don't think it has anything to do with that software. Also, I've updated all the latest drivers. I've tried ASIO4ALL, Toneports ASIO driver, Guitar Rig's ASIO driver and I still have the same issue.

I currently have a Gateway DX 4860 Desktop with an i5 processor and 8gb of ram running Windows 7 Home Premium and I've downloaded the latest audio drivers from gateway, the computer's just a few months old. I've googled the heck out of this issue and found nothing. Also, I've got my soundcard (Toneport UX2) is plugged into USB ports directly on the motherboard not front USBs just in case that was causing any delay.

Here is my biggest issue with the situation. I bought this computer as an upgrade. I've been recording for years using the Toneport on a Windows XP maching with FL Studio and Adobe Audition. I would still be using it except it has trouble playing back the audio once I load the rack up with effects. I was hoping to get more processing power out of the deal but now I can't even record any audio. IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!! How are you guys recording with Windows 7?? What hardware devices are you using? Has anyone had this issue? If so how did you guys fix it? THANKS SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP!!!

 

[PRHunt]

OK, since no-one is picking this up, a bloke who doesn't use Windows 7 (or any Windows for that matter) will try to help by pointing you to this guide.

As far as I know, Win 7 should be capable of decent performance.

Good luck.

Paul

 

[mjbphotos]

The quick cure to latency is direct monitoring. Of course this means you can't hear all the FX plugins on your guitar while recording.

 

[4greatKeyboards]

Hi. Take heart. You can make Win 7 record good HD with no latency. I do: see links to my youtube vid at MusiEdge.com. Key latency issues as I see them are: 1) use an interface device that bypasses Win 7's sound system ( I use M-Audio FirewireSolo, 24-bit, which supports the Steinberg ASIO format, 2) Get the Windows Task Manager up, switch to Performance tab and assure that all you see is a flatline (0 to 5%), that nothing else (like virus scan or indexer, etc.) is running when you are working. Last few days I had and solved just such a problem as 2) and posted my fix at MusiEdge.com/techTips.htm. Hope this helps.