Windows 10 - Best ASIO Interface Device?

theraytow · February 25, 2019, 3:25pm

I have a Win10 environment using Omnisphere and a few other VSTs for performing at church. I’d like to run my guitar through GigPerformer as well to simplify my gear. Any recommendations on the best interface device (Steinberg, Scarlett, etc.) that has the best latency for this configuration?

pianopaul · February 25, 2019, 3:37pm

Take a look at RME.

dhj · February 25, 2019, 4:23pm

Yeah – RME interfaces are phenomonal - they also properly support multiple audio clients on Windows (which many audio interfaces astonishingly still don’t). They’re a bit more expensive than others but worth every penny.

David-san · February 25, 2019, 4:39pm

Being the happy owner of two RME UCX Audio interfaces, I can only agree. It does almost everything and very well. I wouldn’t look anywhere else.

theraytow · February 25, 2019, 5:21pm

So far this has been very helpful - are there any more entry level options in the $300 range?

dhj · February 25, 2019, 7:20pm

Lots of entry level devices — but your question was, “Any recommendations on the best”

theraytow · February 25, 2019, 9:15pm

Thank you for requesting clarification - and you are correct: my original statement should read: ‘Any recommendations on the best interface device (Steinberg, Scarlett, etc.) that has the best latency for this configuration in the $200-$300 price range?’

dhj · February 25, 2019, 9:34pm

I’d still recommend you go for an RME Babyface — you can probably get decent quality 2nd hand on ebay for $300 or so and you’re going to be much happier (particularly on Windows) given that it’s multi-client.

phillyjazz · February 25, 2019, 10:36pm

I have been very happy with the Scarletts… I have a 6i6 for my desktop, and just bought a 2i4 for my Surface Laptop. The internal soundcard just wasn’t going to cut it no way. I thought about the Solo, but figured an extra XLR would be nice for a mic, and MIDI ports are handy for my old woodwing controller. The buffers can be set for very low latency and minimal noise with a little experimentation.

onkeyz · February 26, 2019, 4:28am

Try looking at the motu stuff also i use a motu uktralite mk4 it runs great

theraytow · February 26, 2019, 6:04pm

Thank you all for the comments. I just got the Steinberg UR22mkII. After some messing about with the drivers and installing the Yamaha/Steinberg ASIO driver, I’ve been able get my stereo guitar feed running through GigPerformer with an acceptable latency. So far so good.