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post #661 of 1713
2/8/10 at 12:44pm
Does anyone know when the DS driver for the hiFace will be released...or its current progress? That's the only thing stopping me (and I'm sure several others) from grabbing one of them.

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post #662 of 1713
2/8/10 at 12:48pm
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Originally Posted by Shahrose View Post
Does anyone know when the DS driver for the hiFace will be released...or its current progress? That's the only thing stopping me (and I'm sure several others) from grabbing one of them.
DS already works for 32bit, just not 64bit, and from what I gather, they are not going to support DS for 64bit due to cost involved.
post #663 of 1713
2/8/10 at 4:25pm
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Originally Posted by tosehee View Post
DS already works for 32bit, just not 64bit, and from what I gather, they are not going to support DS for 64bit due to cost involved.
That's inaccurate, DS works in XP, just not in Vista or W7, doesn't matter whether it's 32 or 64 bit, there is also a beta version of the driver that supports WASAPI and DS on those platform, including 64-bit, you can find the link in another m2tech thread in Computer section.
post #664 of 1713
2/8/10 at 4:27pm
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Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT View Post
That's inaccurate, DS works in XP, just not in Vista or W7, doesn't matter whether it's 32 or 64 bit, there is also a beta version of the driver that supports WASAPI and DS on those platform, including 64-bit, you can find the link in another m2tech thread in Computer section.
Oh. I must be off here then. Thanks for correction. I don't own m2tech so I didn't keep up-to-date on the m2tech updates..
post #665 of 1713
2/8/10 at 6:31pm
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Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT View Post
That's inaccurate, DS works in XP, just not in Vista or W7, doesn't matter whether it's 32 or 64 bit, there is also a beta version of the driver that supports WASAPI and DS on those platform, including 64-bit, you can find the link in another m2tech thread in Computer section.
Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear. I use W7 64-bit so it's important there be x64 drivers. I'm not sure why m2tech would release XP drivers before the more widely used and newer Vista / 7.
post #666 of 1713
2/8/10 at 11:13pm
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Originally Posted by Shahrose View Post
Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear. I use W7 64-bit so it's important there be x64 drivers. I'm not sure why m2tech would release XP drivers before the more widely used and newer Vista / 7.
There is KS only official 64bit W7/Vista driver, the one in beta testing is for additional DS support.
post #667 of 1713
2/8/10 at 11:20pm
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Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT View Post
There is KS only official 64bit W7/Vista driver, the one in beta testing is for additional DS support.
ha. so I am actually half right. :-)
post #668 of 1713
2/9/10 at 2:08pm
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Originally Posted by Shahrose View Post
Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear. I use W7 64-bit so it's important there be x64 drivers. I'm not sure why m2tech would release XP drivers before the more widely used and newer Vista / 7.
The last poll I read (in a very recent Nvidia fermi article) of the average windows pc user base, 52% still use XP. Another 36% uses Vista. Windows 7 is growing in popularity fast though. 64-bit computers are definitely not the most widely used by a long shot yet, though I think most enthusiast builds are going that way in order to have the additional memory and future proofing.
post #669 of 1713
2/9/10 at 7:05pm
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Originally Posted by manaox2 View Post
The last poll I read (in a very recent Nvidia fermi article) of the average windows pc user base, 52% still use XP. Another 36% uses Vista. Windows 7 is growing in popularity fast though. 64-bit computers are definitely not the most widely used by a long shot yet, though I think most enthusiast builds are going that way in order to have the additional memory and future proofing.
Interesting...not what I expected. I've been using x64 OS's for a couple years now on all my PCs.
post #670 of 1713
2/9/10 at 7:24pm
Based on gizmodo review, more users are using 64bit if they are running W7
post #671 of 1713
2/10/10 at 11:42am
ordered the hiFace unit today. delivery time is march already due to the high demand
post #672 of 1713
2/10/10 at 7:35pm
Mine should arrive early next week.
i can,t wait to try it out.
post #673 of 1713
2/11/10 at 8:36am
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Originally Posted by punk_guy182 View Post
Mine should arrive early next week.
i can,t wait to try it out.
Good choise.
Let us know your impressions.
post #674 of 1713
2/13/10 at 11:00am
Just switched to Ploytec USB ASIO (Through Teralink-X). Great ASIO indeed. Noticeably better than ASIO4ALL.
Like others stated, it balances the lower bass (not bloated like before) and overall tonality.
A much more relaxed and refined sound. Recommended to all.
Now I'm more than before eager to try the HiFace.
post #675 of 1713
2/18/10 at 10:37pm
According to the m2tech website, DS is now enabled on the hiFace for W7 and Vista users. Can anyone confirm this and if it's bug-free?
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