Choosing Driver Mode in Sonar

The information in this article applies to:

• SONAR LE

In SONAR, under Options | Audio | Advanced you will find a drop down arrow next to driver mode. Here you can choose which driver mode SONAR will use to communicate with your sound card.

You have three modes to choose from: MME, WDM and ASIO.

For best performance it's important that you choose the proper driver mode for your audio hardware. Here are some common scenarios:

. If you are using the sound card that was shipped with your computer choose MME as your driver mode.
. Choose WDM or ASIO if you are using an audio interface or sound card that you purchased or installed specifically for use with audio applications such as SONAR.

Almost all audio interfaces / sound cards designed for audio applications can use either ASIO or WDM drivers. Either mode provides low latency and stable performance. If you're not sure about your audio card, try both settings or check with your hardware manufacturer about which driver they recommend.

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