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Step-by-Step: ASIO2WASAPI + Gig Performer
Install ASIO2WASAPI
Download and install ASIO2WASAPI (by Falcosoft).
After installation, it will appear as an ASIO driver in Gig Performer.
Configure Windows First (Important)
Before opening Gig Performer:
- Go to Windows Sound Settings
- Select the SL88 MK2 USB Audio device
- Click Device Properties → Additional device properties
- Under Advanced tab:
- Set sample rate to 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz (match what you’ll use in Gig Performer)
- Uncheck “Allow applications to take exclusive control” (we want ASIO2WASAPI to manage this properly)
Make sure Windows and Gig Performer use the same sample rate.
Set Driver in Gig Performer
- Open Gig Performer
- Go to Options → Audio Settings
- Select:
- Driver Type: ASIO
- ASIO Driver: ASIO2WASAPI
- Click Control Panel
Configure ASIO2WASAPI Panel
In the ASIO2WASAPI control panel:
- Select the SL88 MK2 USB Audio as the output device
- Use WASAPI Exclusive Mode
- Start with:
- Buffer size: 256 samples
- Sample rate: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
Click OK.
Test & Optimize
Now:
- Load a simple piano VST
- Play fast passages
- Listen for:
- Crackling
- Pops
- Dropouts
If stable:
- Try lowering buffer to 128 samples
If unstable:
- Increase to 512 samples
What Latency to Expect
Realistically with class-compliant USB audio:
- 256 samples → ~8–12 ms roundtrip
- 128 samples → maybe ~6–8 ms (if stable)
- Lower than that is unlikely to be stable
For live Gig Performer use, under 10 ms is usually playable.
Important Limitations
Because the SL88 MK2 does not have a native ASIO driver:
- Stability may vary between Windows versions
- CPU spikes can cause glitches
- It won’t perform like a Focusrite / Steinberg / RME interface
If you plan serious live use with Gig Performer, a small dedicated ASIO interface will always be more reliable.
Honest Recommendation
For:
Home practice → ASIO2WASAPI is fine to try
Live performance → I would strongly recommend a dedicated ASIO interface