Audio Settings pane in S8's Control Panel application
Audio Processing Section
This section provides settings for the analog-to-digital/digital-to-analog conversion done by your
audio interface.
Process Buffer
: Lower this value for a quicker response to hardware interactions like playing a
Remix Cell by pressing one of S8's pads.
When converting audio information to digital and vice versa, the audio driver needs to store
data in buffers to prevent the audio from cutting off. High buffer size settings will cause a
delay between an interaction and the change being audible, called latency. Low buffer
sizes will put more strain on the CPU and may lead to audio drop-outs. Find the best bal-
ance by setting Latency high, starting playback and lowering it until you encounter the first
audible crackles and pops. Now increase the value again until the crackling disappears.
USB Buffer
: Use this menu in case you cannot achieve satisfactory Latency settings with the
Process Buffer alone. Lower the USB buffer size for smaller USB buffer packaging, which
should further reduce the audible latency. If you notice any audio drop-outs, you should raise
the buffer size until you have a clear sound.
The S8 Audio Interface and Control Panel
Settings on Windows: The Control Panel
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