Asio4all and C-media ac97 audio device

[Cees]

I'm trying to get rid of the latency when using soft synths and digital guitar effects, but I know a lot more about music than about computers and I'm stuck. My soundcard is C-media ac97 audio device, I think on board, and I just can't get Asio4all working. I have some questions. Can I use the on-line panel and, if yes, how do i get there, or must i use the off-line panel? What are the settings i should use? I went through the forum and the FAQ and it brought me some information but I'm still stuck, so some help would be very usefull. Thanks in advance.

[GuitarzAndMore]

hi cees!

solving my latency problems with c-media ac'97 was caused by using Asio4All. you've got best chances getting success too, by doing the following (you don't have to spend money on a non-onboard sounddevice):

1. download and install the current wdm drivers for your c-media device: www.cmedia.com.tw/e_download_01.htm

for the onboard drivers, choose your type from the "codec" section on the download-area. (NOT "pci")

2. after installing the drivers, do the following settings at Asio4All controlpanel:

buffer size: 272
ks buffers: 2

3. look at your audio/asio settings of your prefered application what the output latency is about.
i got a latency of 6ms. that's a great improve to not using Asio4All. now i can play and record my guitar by listening to it simultaneously.

p.s. those settings, i made by using Asio4All 1.8
now, i am about to try the new one, which i only downloaded before i read your post.so i don't know, what on-line panel and off-line panel is about. if there are some more news after trying the new version, i will post again!