| Driver | Buffer (samples) | Stable | Round-trip latency (ms) | Notes | |--------|----------------|--------|--------------------------|-------| | Native (broken) | 64 | No | N/A | Crashes DAW | | Native | 256 | Partial | ~18ms | Frequent crackles | | Native | 512 | Yes | ~32ms | Usable for mixing only | | ASIO4ALL | 256 | Yes | ~22ms | Occasional glitches | | ASIO4ALL | 512 | Yes | ~38ms | Stable, high latency | | WDM (Windows Audio) | Default | Yes | >50ms | Only for YouTube/zoom |
: If the original driver causes blue screens or lag, installing Steinberg built-in ASIO Driver Steinberg Mi4 Windows 10
Using the MI4 on requires a bit of finesse, as official support has transitioned to "unsupported" legacy status. Compatibility Overview | Driver | Buffer (samples) | Stable |
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