{"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\">2025-04-27T14:41:29+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 class=\"translation-block\">Currently, there is no integrated audio player in <em>SoundManager VST Host<\/em>. However, you can load a sample player plugin, for example, and play your audio files from there. One option is the <em>TX16Wx Software Sampler<\/em>, which you can use to play audio files. Make sure that the <em>Mode<\/em> is set to <em>Toggle<\/em> under the <em>Groups<\/em> heading in <em>TX16Wx<\/em> and assign the audio file to any key on your MIDI controller. This allows you to 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\">2025-04-25T14:04:02+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>Some MIDI controller devices may add a number to their physical name depending on the USB port used. Since physical MIDI controller devices can only be identified by their name, the device may not be found if it is connected to a different USB port. It is recommended that you connect the corresponding MIDI controller to the same USB port each time, or quickly update the mapping 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\">2025-04-25T13:54:54+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 class=\"translation-block\">Unfortunately, <em>SoundManager VST Host<\/em> only runs on 64-bit Windows operating systems and can only be used with 64-bit plugins. It may be possible to load 32-bit plugins into <em>Soundmanager VST Host<\/em> via jBridge. However, this has not yet been tested.<\/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\">2025-04-25T14:08:35+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 class=\"translation-block\">Due to limited time and personnel resources, the functionality of <em>SoundManager VST Host <\/em>may be somewhat restricted. Therefore, please check carefully with the free 30-day trial version whether the functionality provided meets your requirements and only purchase the product if you are sure that you can use it accordingly. <em>SoundManager VST Host <\/em>is constantly evolving, so you can check back from time to time to see if certain features have been implemented 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\">2025-04-25T14:05:29+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 class=\"translation-block\">With <em>SoundManager VST Host<\/em>, particular emphasis was placed on stability, which is especially relevant during live performances and has been successfully tested in numerous shows. However, there is always the possibility of an unexpected shutdown, either due to <em>SoundManager<\/em> itself or to loaded plugins. It is therefore advisable to have an additional backup option on stage, e.g., in the form of a hardware sound module or a second laptop, which you can then activate quickly if necessary. The license model of <em>SoundManager VST Host<\/em> allows you to install the application on up to 3 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\">2025-04-25T14:05:54+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 class=\"translation-block\">Please protect your hearing and only use the <em>SoundManager VST Host<\/em> at a volume that is comfortable for you and will not damage your hearing. Especially during live performances, it is not always possible to control the volume precisely, so it is advisable to use appropriate hearing protection or a good in-ear system.<\/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\">2025-04-25T14:06:19+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\">In addition, a background backup of the database is performed automatically each time the <em>SoundManager VST Host<\/em> is started. In the event of data loss or problems during startup, 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\">2025-04-25T14:06:45+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 class=\"translation-block\">The <em>SoundManager VST Host<\/em>  uses a different approach compared to the use of reusable embedded racks. Instead, existing settings and setups can be duplicated through a copy\/paste functionality of elements within the hierarchical structure. Please test with the free 30\u2011day trial version whether this workflow is convenient for you and whether you can use the product in the offered manner.<\/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\">2025-04-27T15:58:08+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 will provide a corresponding ASIO driver. 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