[luukas]

After the *usual* PITA driver installation routine (kudos to MS), I finally managed to get ASIO working in FB2K. However, Foobar's own volume adjustment doesn't work unless I interrupt the song by stopping/pausing/skipping, which is pretty annoying. Is there anything I could do about this?

Likewise I'd like to know whether I should use Foobar's or Patchmixes EQ. I really need to adjust bass and treble since I listen at very low volumes.

...next up, living hell trying to get SPDIF passed through from the A2ZS!

Heh, so much for that problem. SPDIF worked and I'm only using a default session as a template.

 

[JeffL]

The Patchmix DSP is much easier to use. Set the monitor volume control (bottom righthand side) for volume attenuation.

Personally, I use the Patchmix DSP EQ. I much prefer the parametric EQs to the standard style, much less the one that Foobar has.

 

[luukas]

Thanks. Sound is bit cleaner with Foobar's volume control taken out. Bass tightener is also great

Now to figure out why Patchmix didn't save my sessions properly last night.

 

[lan]

That's a strange experience you've had with foobar's volume. I actually prefer to use foobar's volume.

 

[luukas]

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Originally Posted by lan That's a strange experience you've had with foobar's volume. I actually prefer to use foobar's volume.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was just a placebo effect. Perhaps I did something else in the patchmix while at it that could've affected the sound quality. Or I simply used a higher volume level at first, resulting in an "improved" signal. Hard to say when I have so little experience with this card, though I do believe the former is a more likely option.

The 0404 sounds great anyway, heh. Not as huge of an upgrade over the A2ZS as I initially expected, but signifigant nevertheless. Maybe it's time I replaced the Grado extension cord I'm using right now...

Oh wow, I think I hadn't realized how much better this card actually is earlier on. It thoroughly thrashes the Audigy, and keeps sounding better with every song!