jezalenko, post: 5160 wrote: Just wondering, are there any Kontrol S4 users out there using Windows 7? I’ve heard of issues with sound card drop-outs and crackles… is this still an issue, or has NI updated the drivers to eliminate this problem?
I’m seriously concidering making the upgrade to an S4, but not if there are still problems with the drivers.
Your input is highly appreciated 🙂
How To Fix This (Solution From Native Instruments):
Some users have reported audio issues under Windows with the interface integrated in Kontrol S4. Our tech support has evaluated these reports extensively, and has come to the conclusion that on the affected computers, the operating system was typically not properly configured for best audio performance in the first place.
This means that these issues can typically be fixed through some general OS configuration and tuning measures. If you want to optimize the audio performance of our Kontrol S4 under Windows, please consult the following knowledge base articles:
Windows 7: http://www.native-instruments.com/kn…/questions/847
Windows Vista: http://www.native-instruments.com/kn…/questions/354
Windows XP: http://www.native-instruments.com/kn…/questions/343
Some additional technical background: The audio drivers released with Kontrol S4 have a fixed, small USB buffer setting, while the previous NI driver generation had an adjustable USB buffer. We have found out that this small default USB buffer setting, while ideal for most computers, can be challenging for maschines that give inferior audio performance due to their general OS configuration. This is why on these computers, the S4 audio performance might appear inferior compared to an Audio 2/4/8 interface with the previous driver generation (and larger USB buffer). We are also testing a new driver version right now that will make the USB buffer adjustable again.
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