Asus Xonar D2X - Manual (Page 57)

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1 GX Mode DirectSound 3D Game Extensions mode to support EAX and
DirectSound 3D Hardware extensions for lots of DirectX/
DirectSound3D games on Windows Vista.
2 Hi-Fi Mode This mode is set for Hi-Fidelity playback, where all effects will
be cleared to keep the original digital data and analog output
quality as high as possible.
3 Music Mode This mode is set for Music playback.
4 Movie Mode This mode is set for DVD Movie playback.
5 Game Mode This mode is set for Games.
6.10 ASIO 2 Driver
ASIO™ (Audio Stream Input Output) is a proprietary audio driver architecture
and a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. The Xonar D2X driver
package has included an ASIO2 compatible driver for application programs that
have ASIO or ASIO2 output. ASIO can ensure lower latency during playback and
recording on PCs, which is very important for professional music creation and
editing. The Xonar D2X package also provides Ableton Live and Sonar LE audio
editing software, which all support ASIO output. The setup reference is described
below.
When Using Ableton Live…
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