Audio Interface Conflict with DAW and Other Applications

AcoAlex

I am reaching out to seek assistance with an issue I'm experiencing with my Komplete 6 Mk2 audio interface. When using non-DAW software such as YouTube and Spotify, the interface performs flawlessly. However, a problem arises when I open my DAW, FL Studio 21. Upon doing so, other applications seem to malfunction; Spotify fails to display or play songs, and websites like YouTube experience prolonged loading times.

I suspect the issue may be related to the Native Instruments drivers, as FL Studio utilizes them. Has anyone encountered a similar problem, and if so, could you kindly share your resolution strategies? Is there a way to configure the settings to allow simultaneous audio playback from the DAW and other programs, or is this a limitation I must accept?

PK The DJ

It's normal. It's designed that way. It's not a limitation.

When using a DAW most users would not want audio from anywhere else interfering during a recording session, and pro audio interfaces use drivers that only allow one source at a time - in this case the DAW - for best performance, low latency etc.

Usually people route their computer audio via the onboard interface to keep it separate.

PK The DJ

It's normal. It's designed that way. It's not a limitation.

When using a DAW most users would not want audio from anywhere else interfering during a recording session, and pro audio interfaces use drivers that only allow one source at a time - in this case the DAW - for best performance, low latency etc.

Usually people route their computer audio via the onboard interface to keep it separate.