larry_emder
New member
Hi all;
I managed to hook up my midi controller and run some software synthesizers (very cool). But am encountering latency issues (probably about 1/4 of a second delay from when i press the key till it makes noise. Have tried using The asio4all program but to no avail. The program I am using is Reaper, if that makes a difference.
Have read a bit about this problem and am thinking its one of these issues:
* User error - Dont know how to use asio4all properly (have fiddled a HEAP with all the settings though...doesnt seem to change squat), or have messed something else up.
* Not enough processing power - Its a pentium 4, 2.80 ghz, 512 MB of ram.....seems to run everything else with no troubles...so i'd doubt that this is the issue
* Poor quality midi to USB adapter - Talked to a bloke who works in a music store today, and he said that there is a latency difference between cheaper and more expensive midi to USB adapters. I bought mine off Ebay.....yes it is probably considered to be a 'cheap' one.....but i was under the impression that it didnt make a noticeable difference......
Anyone wana throw me some ideas here? Anything i've missed out in considering? Should i try triggering the softsynths with a different program?
How i wish this problem would go away!!!
Willing to try anything!!!
I managed to hook up my midi controller and run some software synthesizers (very cool). But am encountering latency issues (probably about 1/4 of a second delay from when i press the key till it makes noise. Have tried using The asio4all program but to no avail. The program I am using is Reaper, if that makes a difference.
Have read a bit about this problem and am thinking its one of these issues:
* User error - Dont know how to use asio4all properly (have fiddled a HEAP with all the settings though...doesnt seem to change squat), or have messed something else up.
* Not enough processing power - Its a pentium 4, 2.80 ghz, 512 MB of ram.....seems to run everything else with no troubles...so i'd doubt that this is the issue
* Poor quality midi to USB adapter - Talked to a bloke who works in a music store today, and he said that there is a latency difference between cheaper and more expensive midi to USB adapters. I bought mine off Ebay.....yes it is probably considered to be a 'cheap' one.....but i was under the impression that it didnt make a noticeable difference......
Anyone wana throw me some ideas here? Anything i've missed out in considering? Should i try triggering the softsynths with a different program?
How i wish this problem would go away!!!
Willing to try anything!!!
