USB Latency

[Oxidane]

I am trying to record guitar on a backing track in Mixcraft 4.5

I use a Korg Pandora PX5D (Similar to the Line 6 POD) through USB connection

When I monitor the guitar in Mixcraft there is an approximately 0.5 second latency between the guitar and the speakers. When recording without monitoring, the lantecy is still present.

I have installed the ASIO drivers that came with the Korg

How do I fix this?

 

[ido1957]

Look for a setting in the recording software to adjust the latency.

http://www.acoustica.com/mixcraft/v4/help/hs1540.htm

Sound Is Delayed Or Lagging (Latency)
The opposite problem of sound breaking up or gapping is that the sound will be delayed and have a latency from the time an edit is made to the time you hear it. For example, if you are playing back audio and change an envelope point. If it takes several seconds to hear the effect of the change, it means that you are experiencing latency. The solution to latency depends on the type of audio drivers you are using.

Reducing Latency Using Wave drivers
Go to the Wave preferences and reduce the number of buffers and/or size. Try different settings to try and find the right balance between performance and smooth non-gapping audio.

Reducing Latency Using ASIO
Go to the ASIO preferences and click the Open Mixer... button. Use your ASIO driver control to configure the latency. Usually, you will have some way to set the latency in terms of milliseconds. If possible, choose 10 milliseconds. 40-80 milliseconds is also tolerable.

Reducing Latency Using WaveRT
Go to the WaveRT preferences and choose a lower latency time.

Always make sure that you have the latest drivers for your sound card. Visit your sound card manufacturer's website to see if there is an update.

 

[Jim Lad]

In Mixcraft it's up on the left hand corner.
Click "File".... "Preferences"..... "Sound Devices"
A panel will open up for you.
Choose "ASIO" or "Wave RT"
Choose your Korg.
Now click on "Open Mixer" and choose your settings.
Note: If you have Wave RT (You need Vista or better) then you can choose your latency right there in the panel.

Just curious. You haven't upgraded to Mixcraft 5. Any particular reason. It's a huge upgrade for the price.