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Ultra-latency ASIO – There is two ASIO engines available for VirtualDJ to provide better latency support. Checked is the original ASIO engine that is optimized for very low latency (renamed ultra-latency) and is still considered the default engine. Some computers have problems with this optimization. Unchecked is the NEW 'safer' performance level ASIO engine which has less optimization for environments that have difficulty with the Ultra-Latency engine.

Latency – the amount of time it takes for a device to respond to a command. Latency makes a significant difference when using timecoded vinyl, CDs, MIDI or external control devices. The lower the latency setting the more instantly the software will respond, but the more likely the DJ will hear glitches and pops if your computer is not fast enough to process the audio.
NOTE: in ASIO mode, some soundcard drivers don’t work well with a latency forced by the software. In such case, use the “Auto” value, and set the latency in the soundcard’s control panel.

Safe Mode – When using a DirectX mode setting (like Simple, Dual, Mono or 4.1), VirtualDJ is less likely to produce glitches and pops if your CPU is momentarily busy. The performance trade off is scratching and pitch adjustments will use more CPU, especially with advanced algorithms. So, if using advanced Master Tempo this will probably need to be disabled, unless the computer is very fast.
NOTE: this option has no effect on ASIO or Low-Latency modes

Overclock – This setting can make your computer run faster (especially on laptops) and therefore be compatible with lower latencies.

i use it at home for a number of hours before going live. with the same setup it messes up live. it never never happens at home. maybe its just the software acting up and nothing can be done about it.

um i do use it for longer at a gig. i have disabled everything and if it was a virus im not online so i dont think thats related. ive even reformated. i think its these setting with latency.

the vdj material can be documented better. for exemple it says some sound card drivers dont work well when u specify the latency and it should be set to auto and to use the sound card control panel. it wouldnt hurt them to put a list of what sound cards they are refering too.

also when using asio if some options shouldnt be enabled why dont they make it by default to get em unchecked when selected.

like the overclock option i still have no idea what it does. book says makes my computer run faster....in relation to what?

very vague if u ask me.

the over clock says it makes the computer run faster. im going to try it disabled and to see what results i get.

now my setup has over clock and safe mode unchecked and set on auto. ultra latency unchecked under sound setup and my sound card on 512 ms.

i got a show this friday and i hope it dosent randomly stop or act up. as once it does i get so scared and refuse to mix. i just fade in fade out.as everything works then it just acts up then shuta down. a reboot seems to fix this. in other cases ive done a few shows successfully without issues.

um i do use it for longer at a gig. i have disabled everything and if it was a virus im not online so i dont think thats related. ive even reformated. i think its these setting with latency.
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CSTOLL: This is not a question of me getting you a list, its a question of if VDJ mentions that some sounds cards have issues, then they obviously know the known brands, therefore should specify.

Thats common sense. Thats like microsoft saying some laptops dont work well with vista, and they have come to that conclusion, from the testing they have done.

Obviously your team is aware of some sound cards that react in a certain way and cause instability, so mentioning what they know dosent hurt. We are not asking to name all brands, but you are aware of some obviously. And you say all over the forum it says to use auto, well your manual dosent specify that does it? It says some sound cards dont work there fore those should be on auto and to select the latency from the sound cardh control panel. Thats the complete opposite of what you are saying... hmmmmmmmm. It dosent say to use auto. You tell us to read the manual we do, then we look on the forum and get the complete opposite of what the manual says.

And to refer to the manual in regards to these settings that are not affected when using ASIO. Under the safe mode definition on page 38, it says: This option has no effect on Asio or low latency modes. So its not refering to all settings just that one. And even to that, if by default this dosent need to be checked, then your team should DISABLE IT when ASIO IS SELECTED TO AVOID CONFUSION.

If your saying the ulta latency should be checked, then you should reword the definitions in your manual. Here again it says when its unchecked its a new safer way for optimization. Here again both options sound good if they are checked or unchecked and confuses the shit out of people.

And in regards to the dell issues, maybe...but when i use my total control, ive never had 1 hick up, its only when i use my icdx so im pretty certain its a configuration issue and again its random. In the middle of the show 2-3 hours in boom it happens. Ive ran DPC lantey checker and got my bars to a minimum.