TASCAM has announced the Version 4.0 for Windows update of its USB audio interface driver, designed to improve latency over the previous version plus additional options.
Available as a free download, the 4.0 driver update also offers a selectable latency setting between 4 and 2048 samples versus a previous default buffer size of 64 samples. Selecting a low latency setting can result in improved driver stability, help prevent system crashes and eliminate start/stop lag in performance.
Setting a low latency buffer size of 4 samples results in a negligible delay between the actual playing and hearing of audio in real-time during recording. Alternatively, setting a higher sample rate can help maximize a computer’s processing power. In addition, a new HiDPI (high-dot per inch) function automatically adjusts the viewable size of the settings panel onscreen to match a monitor’s resolution size and settings.
Further, a new Auto Driver Select feature (available for US-1×2/US-2×2/US-4×4 models) is designed to enable simple activation/deactivation of the default Input/Output audio setting for added versatility in routing. Activating Auto Driver Select enables the computer to automatically recognize the US-Series interface as the default for In/Out, intended to reduce recording session setup and configuration time. The feature can be disabled for customizing output settings for different devices on the computer.
The new update is compatible with a range of TASCAM audio interface units, including the US-16×08, US-4×4, US-2×2, US-1×2, iXR, and Celesonic US-20×20. Supported Windows OS versions include Windows 10 32-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit (SPI or higher), and Windows 7 64-bit (SPI or higher). Additionally, operation on the latest version of Windows 7 has been verified.
For a free download of the Version 4.0 USB audio interface driver, visit the corresponding product page for each audio interface at www.tascam.com.
