Which external USB Soundcard do I need?

John Wick
John Wick Member Posts: 30 Member
edited October 22 in Komplete Kontrol

Problem is:

I looking and hear a music Video on Youtube...

I want to play a Sound on my komplete S88 to that Video...

As soon as i start the komplete Kontrol Software, the Youtube Sound stops!

So what can i do, what should i buy, that i can Listen to both sounds?

I hope you understand, what i mean.

BR

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  • JesterMgee
    JesterMgee Member Posts: 2,919 Expert
    Answer ✓

    Yes, that is an issue you will have. On-board audio is not well suited for "real-time" audio production (generating sound on the fly). I'd suggest looking at music stores as a starter (even online) at the popular audio interfaces they have and look for something for your needs. I mean I can suggest what I use and like, I have a Roland OctaCapture but if you really dont have a need for multiple audio in/out then the cost may not be acceptable. There are many other options, just always look if it has dedicated ASIO drivers and steer clear of the Behringer budget cards for the most part.

  • John Wick
    John Wick Member Posts: 30 Member
    Answer ✓

    Good morning.

    What is A4A?

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  • John Wick
    John Wick Member Posts: 30 Member

    For info, the video on Youtube moves on.

  • PoorFellow
    PoorFellow Moderator Posts: 4,323 mod
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/29214/which-external-usb-soundcard-do-i-need

    This is a problem related to what drivers you use ! Typically then you assign ASIO drivers to your N.I. software , but as soon as you start something using an ASIO drivers then that will turn off sound from your browser !

    You can try changing the drivers used by the N.I. software to generic Windows type as used by browser but that could give unforeseen lags or other problems but still the most simple solution !

    Another solution would be to try and use the "VOICEMEETER BANANA Advanced Mixer" (it's free/Donationware) and see if you can 'route' yourself out of the issue using the mixer !

  • Maciej Repetowski
    Maciej Repetowski Member Posts: 668 Guru
    edited April 24

    The card you use should be ASIO multi-client, to be able to accept audio streams from different apps at the same time and to work with low latency.

  • John Wick
    John Wick Member Posts: 30 Member

    The Banana Meter does not help.

    I wanna try an external Soundcard. But which?

    Regards

  • DunedinDragon
    DunedinDragon Member Posts: 940 Guru

    I use the WASAPI shared driver on my Windows audio interface which gives me most of the benefits of a USB driver but can be shared between multiple sources.

  • John Wick
    John Wick Member Posts: 30 Member

    The wasapi shared driver is useless in my case.

  • PK The DJ
    PK The DJ Member Posts: 1,745 Expert

    What audio interface are you using now?

  • John Wick
    John Wick Member Posts: 30 Member

    I have only my onboard Soundcard of the Mainboard B550 from Asus.

  • lord-carlos
    lord-carlos Member Posts: 3,470 Expert

    Wasapi (Shared) should work no? If you use Wasapi (exclusive) what you describe will happen.

  • John Wick
    John Wick Member Posts: 30 Member

    There comes only Sound from the s88.

  • PK The DJ
    PK The DJ Member Posts: 1,745 Expert

    You're going to have to post a screenshot of your audio config.


    • Don't take a picture of the screen with your phone. Use the print screen button.


  • John Wick
    John Wick Member Posts: 30 Member

    I don't understand.

  • PoorFellow
    PoorFellow Moderator Posts: 4,323 mod
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/149259#Comment_149259

    How to screenshot on Windows

  • John Wick
    John Wick Member Posts: 30 Member

    But what exactly, do you wanna see. Please give me a example. Thank you.

  • JesterMgee
    JesterMgee Member Posts: 2,919 Expert

    You need to make sure both the application you use and the windows audio settings are the same sample rate. If they are not, then audio will stop. Also you need to make sure the driver option if using WASAPI is the s"Shared" mode in KK not the single client option. Keep in mind that WASAPI is a poor driver and likely may cause pops and clicks when used with heavy synth plugins.

    As for what external card option, there are no single answers. Everyone has different needs and budgets but usually a trusted brand name that you can google around for ASIO audio interfaces. RME, Roland, even Native Instruments if you wanted.

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