What should I set my ASIO buffer size to?
Usually, an ASIO buffer size (in terms of samples) that is a power of two is preferred. In most DAWs sample processing is more efficient if such an “even” number is chosen.
What is ASIO buffer size?
ASIO Settings
| Setting | Allowed values |
|---|---|
| Buffer Size | 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, or 2048 samples |
| Encoding | 16, 24 or 32 bits |
| ASIO Latency | 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 and 20ms |
How do I reduce ASIO latency?
How to reduce audio interface latency
- Reduce the buffer size. The smaller the buffer size, the lower the latency.
- Raise the sample rate.
- Disable the Audio Input Device.
- Use ASIO audio drivers on Windows.
- Use a dedicated audio interface running native drivers.
- Don’t use Bluetooth devices or cast audio.
Does ASIO buffer size matter?
To eliminate latency, lower your buffer size to 64 or 128. This will give your CPU little time to process the input and output signals, giving you no delay. Likewise, when it’s time for mixing, nothing’s better than a larger buffer, such as 1024, which will give your CPU the time it needs to process.
What is buffer size audio interface?
Buffer Size is the amount of time allowed for your computer to process the audio of your sound card or audio interface. This applies when experiencing latency, which is a delay in processing audio in real-time.
How do I change audio buffer size?
Choose Edit > Device Setup to open the Device Setup dialog. In the Device Setup dialog, select the audio device whose buffer size you want to change from the ASIO Driver menu. Click Device Control Panel to open the device settings dialog for the selected audio device.
What is buffer size in music?
Is 256 a good buffer size?
All that said, there’s no “industry standard” buffer size and sample rate, as it’s all dependent on your computer’s processing power. However, recording at 128 to 256 at a sample rate of 48kHz is acceptable for most home recording on modern-day computers.