I found that since I will sometimes use MIDI and softsynths, the ASIO drivers give the best low latency performance for me.

Yes, I can switch to WDM & MME but if I have a synth the latency is too much. ASIO runs the synths in real time and the latency is not a problem.

I agree, whatever driver does the best job is the one you should use. Since there are very few computers that are exactly alike, one will work the best for you....and that's the one you need to use.

Try them all.

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