MME or WindowsDirect

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Jackxxx
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MME or WindowsDirect

Post by Jackxxx » Sun Nov 25, 2018 1:03 pm

Hello,

Which is better MME or Windows Direct? I have tried both and don't hear or experience and difference.

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waxcylinder
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Re: MME or WindowsDirect

Post by waxcylinder » Sun Nov 25, 2018 1:07 pm

As it state in the Audacity Manual:

MME: This is the Audacity default and the most compatible with all audio devices.
Windows DirectSound: This is more recent than MME with potentially less latency.

See this page: https://alphamanual.audacityteam.org/man/Device_Toolbar

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