Hi all. Haven't been here for awhile and just getting back into some recording. I seem to have multiple issues, which is not surprising.
I've got a new laptop which I would like to use. The soundcard is Realtek High Definition Audio. It sure doesn't seem to have an asio driver that I can find.
Btw, this is a windows 8 machine ( a learning curve there) and I'm using Powertracks 12. Yes, I know I need to update Powertracks!!
I've tried using the asio4all driver but it doesn't appear to connect on the output. The messages indicate that the MS GS Wavetable synth may be enabled. I'm sure it is, but can't figure out how to disable in order to use the asio driver.
I have a few free synths which I would like to use and hear them while I am playing them. Right now all I hear is a piano sound until I record something and play it back. Then I get the synth sounds on playback.
So aside from going back to my now dated xp desktop, which worked asio fine, is there any way of making this new laptop more functional for recording? Esp. with regards to asio. I'm believe I need the asio to hear the synths in realtime?
Would a newer copy of powertracks help me out in any way?
I should mention that I'm a complete novice when it comes to recording and my be like a deer in the headlights sometimes!
Maybe I should have bought a desktop?
Thanks!
Terry