Two ASIO programs at once

Peeteriz · Feb 23, 2005, 07:46 AM

Hello,

Does ASIO allow having multiple ASIO transformation programs at once ?
I have Guitar Rig working great with kx ASIO drivers, but if I start another instance of Guitar Rig, or some other ASIO program (I tried jesusonic, for example), then kx ASIO drops a cryptic error message, resets it's hz rate/latency, and GuitarRig loses sound until I restart it...
Is there something I am doing wrong ?

Peeteriz · Feb 23, 2005, 07:49 AM

The purpose I want to achieve is to connect both a guitar and bass guitar to the computer, run separate effects software on them through ASIO, and then mix it on the soundcard for recording and output.

Turin · Feb 23, 2005, 08:47 PM

I might be mistaken, but I heard ASIO specification allows only one instance of asio driver, and only one asio host at once. You need an asio/vst host like Cubase to load multiple effects/instruments into. You could also try Xlutop Chainer (there's a free trial on the web). Do a google search on "ASIO VST host" to find other options..

BODYPRINT · Feb 23, 2005, 11:04 PM

You should also check out FLStudio. I run 2 mic's into it and run seperate FX on each mic at 2ms latency.

I can show you some pics of my setup if it helps.

I also use IK's Amplitube in FLStudio for realtime guitar processing. I could easily setup 2 rigs with seperate FX in FLStudio.

Daniel Drummond · Feb 24, 2005, 02:30 AM

You can install ASIO4ALL, so in one software you let kX drive the card and in the other ASIO4ALL will do it. It works fine that way.

Toadly_Ossum · Feb 24, 2005, 06:04 PM

Yes I use ASIO4ALL in simultainioulsy with kX. I run VSTack (set to kX ASIO) and Logic 5.5.1 (set to ASIO4ALL) at the same time in my live keyboard rig setup. See screen shots here http://schel.homestead.com/rig.html
Havent tried this with 3538 or the newer version of ASIO4ALL, but it works great with 3537 and ASIO4ALL 1.8.

Toad

**dj_stick** · Feb 24, 2005, 10:13 PM

if you have a multi-card setup - the latest version of 3538 supports one ASIO driver per card

thomasabarnes · Feb 24, 2005, 10:44 PM

DJ_Stick, I think what Daniel D mentioned above, is something that doesnt depend on the ASIO support of more than one ASIO driver by kX.

Daniel D:

How's it coming with that 1212?

Daniel Drummond · Feb 25, 2005, 03:21 AM

Thomas, it's working great, nice sound, low latency and I really like it, although I miss the modularity and tweakability of kX. kX is also more stable than EMU drivers (when ASIO crashes you'll have to restart...) and is updated more frequently (better support).

thomasabarnes · Feb 25, 2005, 04:30 AM

OK Daniel D. Thx for the info.

Feb 23, 2005, 07:46 AM	#1
Peeteriz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Two ASIO programs at once Hello, Does ASIO allow having multiple ASIO transformation programs at once ? I have Guitar Rig working great with kx ASIO drivers, but if I start another instance of Guitar Rig, or some other ASIO program (I tried jesusonic, for example), then kx ASIO drops a cryptic error message, resets it's hz rate/latency, and GuitarRig loses sound until I restart it... Is there something I am doing wrong ?

Feb 24, 2005, 02:30 AM	#5
Daniel Drummond DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,137 Rep Power: 0	You can install ASIO4ALL, so in one software you let kX drive the card and in the other ASIO4ALL will do it. It works fine that way. __________________ www.palcomp3.com.br/ed

Feb 24, 2005, 10:44 PM	#8
thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	DJ_Stick, I think what Daniel D mentioned above, is something that doesnt depend on the ASIO support of more than one ASIO driver by kX. Daniel D: How's it coming with that 1212? __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. SONAR X1D Expanded, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB x2 HDD 7200 rpm My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

Feb 25, 2005, 03:21 AM	#9
Daniel Drummond DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,137 Rep Power: 0	Thomas, it's working great, nice sound, low latency and I really like it, although I miss the modularity and tweakability of kX. kX is also more stable than EMU drivers (when ASIO crashes you'll have to restart...) and is updated more frequently (better support). __________________ www.palcomp3.com.br/ed

Feb 25, 2005, 04:30 AM	#10
thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	OK Daniel D. Thx for the info. __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. SONAR X1D Expanded, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB x2 HDD 7200 rpm My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

Feb 23, 2005, 07:49 AM	Thread Starter #2
Peeteriz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	The purpose I want to achieve is to connect both a guitar and bass guitar to the computer, run separate effects software on them through ASIO, and then mix it on the soundcard for recording and output.

Feb 23, 2005, 08:47 PM	#3
Turin DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	I might be mistaken, but I heard ASIO specification allows only one instance of asio driver, and only one asio host at once. You need an asio/vst host like Cubase to load multiple effects/instruments into. You could also try Xlutop Chainer (there's a free trial on the web). Do a google search on "ASIO VST host" to find other options..

Feb 23, 2005, 11:04 PM	#4
BODYPRINT DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	You should also check out FLStudio. I run 2 mic's into it and run seperate FX on each mic at 2ms latency. I can show you some pics of my setup if it helps. I also use IK's Amplitube in FLStudio for realtime guitar processing. I could easily setup 2 rigs with seperate FX in FLStudio.

Feb 24, 2005, 06:04 PM	#6
Toadly_Ossum DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0	Yes I use ASIO4ALL in simultainioulsy with kX. I run VSTack (set to kX ASIO) and Logic 5.5.1 (set to ASIO4ALL) at the same time in my live keyboard rig setup. See screen shots here http://schel.homestead.com/rig.html Havent tried this with 3538 or the newer version of ASIO4ALL, but it works great with 3537 and ASIO4ALL 1.8. Toad