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Appendix C: Digidesign WaveDriver (Windows Only) 117
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Digidesign WaveDriver (Windows Only)
Introduction
The Digidesign WaveDriver is a single-client,
multichannel sound driver that allows third-
party audio programs that support the
WaveDriver MME (Multimedia Extensions)
standard to play back through the following
Digidesign audio interfaces:
• Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces
• Digi 002
• Digi 002 Rack
• Mbox
Playback of 24- and 16-bit audio are supported
at sample rates of up to 48 kHz, as supported by
the hardware and WaveDriver program used.
The Digidesign WaveDriver will provide 2 chan-
nels of output.
Compatibility
This version of Digidesign WaveDriver can be
used on Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools systems
running on Windows XP.
Compatible Software
For a list of WaveDriver-compatible software,
see the compatibility page of the Digidesign
Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato).
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it
has tested and approved.
The WaveDriver is not multi-client. Only
one application at a time can use the
WaveDriver. Be sure to disable the Win-
dows system sounds. It is also recom-
mended that you use a separate sound card
for games or other general work. For third-
party soft-synthesizer and samplers, use the
Digidesign ASIO Driver (refer to the ASIO
Driver Usage Guide).
Check the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com) for the latest third-
party drivers for Pro Tools hardware, as
well as current known issues.
To use Digidesign WaveDriver without
Pro Tools, use the stand-alone version of
the Digidesign WaveDriver. The stand-
alone version of Digidesign WaveDriver is
available on the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com)