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Windows 10 Laptop,Fubar2000, SMSL9n, Asio, which is my audio System
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boxerfan88
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APO won’t work with ASIO
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Why do you need ASIO?
Doesn't a WASAPI driver, even if used in not exclusive mode to make APO work, do the same job?
Doesn't a WASAPI driver, even if used in not exclusive mode to make APO work, do the same job?
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Thank you so much! I’ll definitely will give Mathaudio a try.
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Thank you so much! For some reason I think SMSL (My DAC) suggested asio, but I’ll give
Wasapi a try!
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FIY - ASIO has a couple of features/advantages. It doesn't re-sample or otherwise mess with the audio so you can get "'bit-perfect" data into your DAC, and any Windows sound notifications/interruptions are blocked.
But of course, that means no EQ in the driver path between the application and the DAC. I think any EQ built-into foobar2000 should still work.
It's also designed for low latency (for monitoring while recording). But a few milliseconds of delay doesn't matter for playback... I've got recordings with more than 50 years of "latency".
But of course, that means no EQ in the driver path between the application and the DAC. I think any EQ built-into foobar2000 should still work.
It's also designed for low latency (for monitoring while recording). But a few milliseconds of delay doesn't matter for playback... I've got recordings with more than 50 years of "latency".
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Thank you so much D! You're right on, the Built-in Fubar EQ's pretty good actually... That's what I've been using happily for the last couple of years! I simply thought maybe I could use another App especially designed to operate as an EQ separately for a better sound.FIY - ASIO has a couple of features/advantages. It doesn't re-sample or otherwise mess with the audio so you can get "'bit-perfect" data into your DAC, and any Windows sound notifications/interruptions are blocked.
But of course, that means no EQ in the driver path between the application and the DAC. I think any EQ built-into foobar2000 should still work.
It's also designed for low latency (for monitoring while recording). But a few milliseconds of delay doesn't matter for playback... I've got recordings with more than 50 years of "latency".
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No, ASIO cannot cause too much bass.
Also, ASIO and Wasapi Exclusive have identical sound (they send identical data).
If you want to use Equalizer APO, then you need to use either Wasapi Shared, or DirectSound.
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Now I have Mathaudio Room Eq downloaded and need to have its sound adjusted to my liking… now I’m told i have to have a measurement microphone to have my room measured?! All I want is an app to use as an EQ to make my music sound better than what I have now! I watch its videos on YouTube, and it’s like I don’t fly an airplane. Just a simple EQ to operate!! I’m not that savvy!!! Please advise and thanks very much in advance!!
Try the Foobar2000 equalizer.... works just like an old time analog equalizer https://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_dsp_xgeq
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That’s what I’m using now… Simply thought i can find something to give me a better sound from My Martin Logan speakers and Adcom Amp and Preamp! Do I have to have the measurement Microphone to get Mathaudio Eq to work?
For manual EQ done " by ear" the foobar equalizer is as good as anything. The "next step" would be objective measurements using a Mic and Mathaudio or similar.
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