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that the CPU load also increases at a lower buffer size. The "live"
delay only occurs when an instrument is played, playback latency of
an already recorded MIDI track over a virtual instrument is
compensated later.
As software instruments are fully integrated into the audio engine of
the program, the signals can be routed, mixed and equipped with
plug-ins any way you like. There may be some restrictions when
playing, but all functions are fully available during playback.
Hint: Please note that "Track FX monitoring" mode or "Mixer FX
monitoring/Hybrid Engine" have to be activated.
Latency
Please note that a system-dependent delay between pressing the key
and the instrumental sound occurs as you play virtual software
instruments. This so-called "latency" time is mainly determined by the
buffer size set for the ASIO drivers. To play in an acceptable manner,
we recommend a buffer size of max. 1024 samples. This
corresponds with 23ms at 44.1 kHz. For many users, however, a
latency of 3ms, i.e. 128 samples, is optimum. Please note that the
CPU load also increases at a lower buffer size. The "live" delay only
occurs when an instrument is played, playback latency of an already
recorded MIDI track over a virtual instrument is compensated later.
Recording and playback of an instrument
An instrument is recorded much in the same way as a normal MIDI
track. Make sure that the MIDI recording is active in the desired track
and then press the record button in the transport control. The
recording begins immediately.
When playing already recorded MIDI tracks, track monitoring should
be switched off.
Routing of VST instruments using the VSTi
manager.
There are many flexible methods for routing instrument signals.