User Manual-for windows

Apogee Duet | User’s Guide for Windows
A higher Buffer setting, on the other hand, results in greater amount of accessible processor power
(i.e. less chance of overruns) but increases the latency. Determining the best setting requires some
trial-and-error in order to find the best compromise.
Keep in mind that as tracks and plug-ins are added to a software session, processor requirements
increase. Thus, the buffer setting that works during the early stages of a session might result in
processor overruns during later stages.
The best strategy is to set the buffer to a lower setting during recording and accept certain limitations
on plug-in usage, and then raise the buffer during mixing to utilize the computer’s full processor power
when latency isn’t an issue.
With the processing power of today’s Macs, you may find that adjustment of the Buffer isn’t
necessary, and you can leave it at a setting for low latency and still access a sufficient amount of
processing power when adding tracks and plug-ins. If you do encounter clicks, pops or software
errors, don’t hesitate to experiment with the Buffer setting.
Monitoring through the Apogee Maestro Low-Latency Mixer
This method does not require a DAW to be opened, and is great for those who just want to hear their
input signal directly. It is also useful in conjunction with a DAW when experiencing high latency issues.
The advantages of this method is:
- Do not need to open any other software to hear your input
- Direct low-latency monitoring through the Duet hardware
The disadvantages are:
- Complexity. You will be configuring the Maestro software mixer as well as your DAW’s mixers
and settings simultaneously.
- DAW effects plugins applied to the input are not heard during recording
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