I am using Win8 64bit…
Quote: (The Russian @ Nov. 22 2012, 8:53 AM)
I am using Win8 64bit..
BingO!
from Asus specs:
Quote:
Operating System:
Windows 7/Vista/XP/MCE2005
you are not alone, a lot of hardware out there have drivers that are not yet or may never be supported by Windows 8.
There may be some way to run it in Windows 7 Compatibly mode.
Read THIS tutorial.
dontcare
Without running n-Track, let’s see if I can help you.
Does the Asus Xonar essence ST show up in (windows sound control panel, (playback and recording tabs) as a sound card?
Do you understand that windows has separate tabs for “playback” and “recording”. (I know this is newbie type question but I need to know if you are aware of this).
PACO
Yes,and on the playbacktap the loudspeaker output is marked,and on the recording tab the mikrophone.
But I
´ve noticed that when I switch between the effekts,like Bathroom concerthall etc,
theres no difference at all…from the eko I hear all the time when using the mike.
I have uninstalled the drivers an installed them again,no diffrence.
Most likely the echo your hearing is from the playback settings.
Please do the following in the “playback” tab. This should address the echo problem.
With n-Track not running, please select your playback tab from the windows sound control panel. Highlight your Asus Xonar essence ST speakers and then select “properties”. Next, from the Speakers Properties window select the the “Levels” tab, set “Play Control” to 85 and make sure it is NOT muted. Next move down the list to “Microphone” and mute it and set it’s volume to “0” You might see Line in, Auxiliary and S/PDIF-in as well, mute all of them and set the volumes to “0”. Select “Apply” and close the “Speaker Properties” tab.
This should get rid of the echo.
Once this is done we’ll get your headphones working.
PACO
My 1000th post! 
Ok,playback 85,and inputs muted (deaktivated).
Whats next?
By the way I e-mailed ASUS they said that it probably would be fixed with the next realise of drivers…
Did that solve the echo problem?
PACO
Nope,can
´t hear anything with the input deaktivated,have to aktivate and turn up the volume to hear any signal.
Quote: (The Russian @ Nov. 23 2012, 8:06 AM)
Ok,playback 85,and inputs muted (deaktivated).
Whats next?
By the way I e-mailed ASUS they said that it probably would be fixed with the next realise of drivers..
YEah, because they like many are working on Windows 8 drivers
it's worth trying compatibility mode until then tho.
dontcare
I
´ve now tried running in compability mode both for win 7 and win XP,no difference…
So now I
´m waiting for the uppdated drivers from ASUS.
Anyway thanks for the help!
Quote: (The Russian @ Nov. 23 2012, 10:13 AM)
Nope,can
´t hear anything with the input deaktivated,have to aktivate and turn up the volume to hear any signal.
Try this.
With n-Track not running, please do as I said before and mute the items I suggested in my previous post.
Now go back to the "playback" tab where the Asus Xonar essence ST speakers is and disable it, then move down the list and select Asus Xonar essence ST headphones and enable it, if it's in the list of course.
In your last post you mention you muted your inputs, only mute your outputs as I suggested in the "Playback" tab only. To monitor your mic for example "Yes" you'll need to enable your "Line in/mic" on the playback tab. Also you will need to enable the "line in/Mic" in the recording tab as well.
Frankly, you should be able to monitor and hear playback with the Asus ASIO drivers in n-Track without having to enable any of the other inputs under the "Play Control" which is set to 85.
The only area you'll need to enable will be under the "recording" tab, such as your "line in", "mic", "What your Hear" and so forth in that list.
Hope this helps,
PACO
I did what you wrote above,and now I can use ST ASIO in n-Track on both input and output,the echo is a little less but it
´s not gone.
I tried a software,but it says it can
´t find the ASIO driver.
I assume the echo is present when you’re using your MIC?
PACO
Yes.
I’t’s my opinion that your have everything working as expected. Congrats. This issue you are having with echo is common with those who use headphones to record vocals/audio into their DAW. I too have the same issues when recording vocals with headphones.
The cause is audio bleeding from the headphones into the mic. The echo is the delay caused by the latency generated by the ASIO drivers.
Here are some tips to help with the issue of echo+headphones when recording vocal/audio into a DAW.
Turn the volume down on the headphones. Sometimes this is no good because you need to hear what your doing but it will reduce the likelihood of headphones audio bleeding into the mic.
Use a good set of closed over the ear headphones. This will reduced or even eliminate the echo but still at high volumes audio bleeding into the mic can still occur.
This is what I do, I bought a good pair of ear buds and then I place a set of closed headphones (not connected to audio) over my ears. This traps the audio in my ear buds and I get no audio bleeding and I can turn up the volume without worry.
It’s a common problem and I hope this information helps you find a workable solution.
Happy n_Tracking,
PACO