Record Monitoring
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Cubase VST: Using Zero-Latency Monitoring
Monitor Mixer faders mute with ASIO 2.0 programs
Record Monitoring
The OASYS PCI's features direct input-to-output audio routing, for zero-latency record monitoring. Some applications support only the direct monitoring; others offer a choice between direct hardware monitoring and software monitoring (such as Cubase VST and Digital Performer).
Software monitoring allows you to route record inputs through effects plug-ins in digital audio software - for applying a VST or MAS reverb to a vocal input, for instance. In general, however, software monitoring also adds a relatively large delay, which some may find distracting during recording. The actual amount of delay will vary depending on the audio software being used.
Direct hardware monitoring uses the OASYS PCI's built-in mixer to route audio directly from input to output. This is extremely efficient, and adds no delay to the monitored output. However, since this bypasses the main CPU, host-based effects plug-ins cannot be applied to the record inputs; only OASYS PCI effects can be used for this purpose. Both OASYS PCI and host-based plug-ins can still be used on playback tracks, as usual.
Note also that the direct hardware monitoring uses hard-panning only; it is not possible to pan a signal between a stereo pair.
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