Crashing when changing to ASIO

[Soundwizard]

In Audio Device Settings, when I change the Audio System to Asio, it immediately crashes Reaper. On the latest build using Windows 10.

[Ride473]

Originally Posted by Soundwizard

In Audio Device Settings, when I change the Audio System to Asio, it immediately crashes Reaper. On the latest build using Windows 10.

That has been happening to me too WHY? I need to use ASIO to connect my audio interface....

[ivansc]

Could you both tell us what interface make & model you are using?

Generally, if you have installed the ASIO drivers for your interface, it should simply be a case of opening reaper & selecting ASIO in reaper`s preferences/audio device/audio device settings/audio system/ menu & then selecting your ASIO device name in the preferences/audio device/audio device settings/audio driver/

I know this is a bit long-winded, but doing it right is pretty straightforward.

Let`s hope this is a nice easy answer for you both.

[Ride473]

Originally Posted by ivansc

Could you both tell us what interface make & model you are using?

Generally, if you have installed the ASIO drivers for your interface, it should simply be a case of opening reaper & selecting ASIO in reaper`s preferences/audio device/audio device settings/audio system/ menu & then selecting your ASIO device name in the preferences/audio device/audio device settings/audio driver/

I know this is a bit long-winded, but doing it right is pretty straightforward.

Let`s hope this is a nice easy answer for you both.

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (Gen 3) 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface-- BUT I am going to switch to ZOOM R20 over the weekend. Cheers

[ajawamnet]

Never has been for me. Using a solo 2x2 3rd gen. Killer machine but even the latest ASIO driver (4.102.4) from Focusrite sucks. You need a silly buffer size in the ASIO set up to get it to not tear on start of playback or do funky noises. All other machines I use have no issue with things like Motu or Behringer. I really starting to not like these. The larger Focusrites we have work great. Just not the Solo's for some reason.

[ajawamnet]

Here's an updated webpage from Focusrite on what you should use for reaper... https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-...er-Setup-Guide

Still funky for me on playback start with buffers that low.

[Bruceqld]

Originally Posted by ajawamnet

Here's an updated webpage from Focusrite on what you should use for reaper... https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-...er-Setup-Guide

Still funky for me on playback start with buffers that low.

I feel your pain. I had a bad experience with the drivers for two focusrite interfaces a few years back. That is a very low buffer size, particularly with a driver that sounds as though it may no be optimal, and certainly would not work on older or slower systems. I am surprised they recommend starting that low. I would try starting with a higher buffer (128 or 256) which are still very usable. Also, try unchecking 'request sample rate and buffer size', and instead set those in whatever utility comes with the asio driver for your device.

[Soundwizard]

Originally Posted by ivansc

Could you both tell us what interface make & model you are using?

Generally, if you have installed the ASIO drivers for your interface, it should simply be a case of opening reaper & selecting ASIO in reaper`s preferences/audio device/audio device settings/audio system/ menu & then selecting your ASIO device name in the preferences/audio device/audio device settings/audio driver/

I know this is a bit long-winded, but doing it right is pretty straightforward.

Let`s hope this is a nice easy answer for you both.

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Gen. 3
But it can't be the issue because this only happens in the new version of Reaper. It is fine if I downgrade Reaper. (Something I did not spot until recently)