Asio multi-client-wrapper

1. Should I use ASIO or Wasapi?
2. Do I need ASIO 4 All?
3. Is there a Realtek ASIO driver?
4. Why does ASIO sound better?

Should I use ASIO or Wasapi?

Using a Windows audio driver (MME, WDM, WASAPI) is perfectly fine in cases where you're gaming, streaming music or movies, or making video calls. However, for most pro audio recording applications, ASIO is the preferred driver format to use, particularly when using an audio interface.

Do I need ASIO 4 All?

If you don't own an audio interface, or if your interface is class-compliant (no native ASIO driver), you will want the third-party driver called ASIO4ALL. It's also a very handy troubleshooting tool if you're having issues with your sound devices or a manufacturer's ASIO driver.

Is there a Realtek ASIO driver?

There are a variety of audio drivers available for Windows, such as ASIO, MME/Direct X, Realtek, Direct Sound, and Direct Capture. We recommend using an ASIO driver for the following reasons: ASIO is a professional-level audio driver for Windows.

Why does ASIO sound better?

ASIO allows audio software to gain direct access to the audio device by bypassing the normal audio pathway through DirectSound. By skipping the unnecessary layers of DirectSound, ASIO diminishes the speedbumps on the route from your audio device to your computer and significantly reduces latency.