{"id":5567,"date":"2025-04-09T15:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T15:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/?page_id=5567"},"modified":"2025-05-14T15:40:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T15:40:31","slug":"questions-and-answers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/questions-and-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions and Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-right-small:15px;--awb-padding-left-small:15px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color3); }.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover{ border-color: var(--awb-color3); }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px;width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: var(--awb-color1);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-family:\"Montserrat\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color4) !important;border-color: var(--awb-color4) !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: var(--awb-color4);}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: var(--awb-color4);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color4)!important;border-color: var(--awb-color4)!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5571\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I also load VST2 plugins with SoundManager VST Host?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-16T15:23:15+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5571\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5571\" href=\"#collapse-1-5571\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I also load VST2 plugins with SoundManager VST Host?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5571\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5571\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>SoundManager supports only the VST3 interface. No new licenses are being issued for the VST2 interface. Most current plugins are available as VST3.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5576\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I have plugins that are only available under VST2, or the update to VST3 involves additional costs. Is there a way to load them into SoundManager VST Host anyway?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-16T15:24:10+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5576\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5576\" href=\"#collapse-1-5576\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have plugins that are only available under VST2, or the update to VST3 involves additional costs. Is there a way to load them into SoundManager VST Host anyway?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5576\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5576\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>SoundManager does not load VST2 plugins directly. However, you can try loading your VST2 plugins into a VST3 container plugin and then integrating that container plugin into SoundManager. For example, you can use Native Instruments\u2019 VST3 Komplete Kontrol plugin as a container, since it can still host VST2 plugins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5853\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is there an integrated audio player in SoundManager VST Host?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-23T09:39:53+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5853\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5853\" href=\"#collapse-1-5853\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is there an integrated audio player in SoundManager VST Host?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5853\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5853\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>SoundManager VST Host does not include a built\u2011in audio player. However, you can load a sample player plugin and play your audio files from there. For example, the TX16Wx Software Sampler allows you to play audio files. Make sure that in TX16Wx, under the Groups section, the mode is set to Toggle, and assign the audio file to any key on your MIDI controller. This way, you can easily start and stop the sample. Of course, this also works with any other sample players from other manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5879\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Why might a changing number be added to the end of my MIDI controller's name?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-23T09:49:57+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5879\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5879\" href=\"#collapse-1-5879\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why might a changing number be added to the end of my MIDI controller's name?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5879\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5879\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>With some MIDI controller devices, the device name may change depending on the USB port being used. If your MIDI controller is not recognized correctly because of this, it\u2019s best to always connect it to the same USB port, or update the assignment using the selection field in the MIDI device pool.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5859\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can 32-bit plugins or a 32-bit Windows operating system be used?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-23T09:45:06+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5859\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5859\" href=\"#collapse-1-5859\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can 32-bit plugins or a 32-bit Windows operating system be used?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5859\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5859\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>SoundManager VST Host runs on 64\u2011bit Windows operating systems and supports 64\u2011bit plugins only. It may be possible to load 32\u2011bit plugins in SoundManager VST Host using jBridge, but this has not been tested yet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5857\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">A specific feature that I require is not available in SoundManager VST Host.<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-23T09:37:04+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5857\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5857\" href=\"#collapse-1-5857\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">A specific feature that I require is not available in SoundManager VST Host.<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5857\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5857\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Please use the free 30\u2011day trial version to check whether all the features you need are available, and only purchase the product if you are certain that it works to your satisfaction. SoundManager VST Host is continuously evolving, so you can check from time to time whether certain features have been added in the meantime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5861\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Safety during live performances<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-23T09:52:00+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5861\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5861\" href=\"#collapse-1-5861\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Safety during live performances<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5861\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5861\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>SoundManager VST Host is designed for stability and has been successfully tested in numerous live performances. However, there is always a possibility of a crash, either caused by SoundManager itself or by loaded plugins. Therefore, it is advisable to have an additional backup option on stage, such as a hardware sound module or a second laptop. The licensing model of SoundManager VST Host allows you to install the application on up to three devices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5865\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Protection for your hearing<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-23T09:41:32+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5865\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5865\" href=\"#collapse-1-5865\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Protection for your hearing<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5865\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5865\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Please protect your hearing and use SoundManager VST Host only at a comfortable and hearing\u2011friendly volume. Especially during live performances, it is not always possible to control the volume precisely, so using appropriate hearing protection or a good in\u2011ear system is recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5867\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What can I do if SoundManager VST Host no longer starts?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-23T09:46:12+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5867\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5867\" href=\"#collapse-1-5867\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What can I do if SoundManager VST Host no longer starts?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5867\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5867\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p class=\"translation-block\">If <em>SoundManager VST Host<\/em> does not start due to problems with the ASIO driver or an active set list or category, the application can be run in Safe Mode. In Safe Mode, neither the ASIO driver nor plugins are loaded, which may help with startup. To activate Safe Mode, hold down the key combination <strong>Ctrl left + Alt left + S<\/strong> while the application is starting up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Every time you start the <em>SoundManager VST Host<\/em>, an automatic background backup of the database is created. In the event of data loss or startup issues, you can use these backups to restore a previous state. The automatic backups are stored in the following folder:<\/p>\n<p>C:\\ProgramData\\SoundManagerVSTHost\\AutoBackup<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5869\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can SoundManager VST Host be used with embedded racks?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-23T09:43:00+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5869\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5869\" href=\"#collapse-1-5869\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can SoundManager VST Host be used with embedded racks?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5869\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5869\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>SoundManager VST Host uses a different approach than reusable embedded racks. Instead, existing settings and setups can be duplicated within the hierarchical structure using copy &amp; paste functionality. Please use the 30\u2011day trial version to check whether this workflow suits your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5871\"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I do if my audio interface does not provide an ASIO driver?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundmanager-vst-host.com\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by SoundManager\" rel=\"author\">SoundManager<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-23T09:50:46+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5871\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5871\" href=\"#collapse-1-5871\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I do if my audio interface does not provide an ASIO driver?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5871\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5871\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p class=\"translation-block\">In most cases, the manufacturer of an audio interface provides a suitable ASIO driver. 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