I have a lappy with a factory card using MME drivers. It runs BB & RB just fine.

I also have a firewire Focusrite Saffire interface running ASIO drivers and when I plug it in, it also runs just fine with both programs.

The Focusrite & ASIO drivers are absolutely needed to run my DAW software properly. MME will not cut it.

Most any USB interface will work fine and run ASIO drivers without any problems with BB & RB.

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Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.