Universal ASIO driver
The primary use of Asio4All today is to creating music on your PC when your built-in drivers just won’t cut it. However, its applications extend beyond that.
Free and universal
Asio4All is a free, hardware-independent, low-latency universal Asio driver for WDM-supported devices and software.
Asio drivers bypass Windows mixer to make audio output fast and reliable. However, not everybody has such a driver. In that case, Asio4All serves as an intermediary, connecting your audio software to your sound card.
The installation is simple. After your download, you just need to access DAW preferences and choose this program as the driver.
Primarily, Asio4All allows FL Studio to run on low latency, adding to the speed. You'll grant it exclusive access to the audio driver, and it will replace some of its functions and add some new features.
This program acts as an emulator for Asio drivers, so you can use any digital audio workstation without the need for an external audio card. It's ideal for those starting their home studio.
Where can you run this program?
Asio4All is only available for Windows devices with operating system versions Vista, 7, 8, and 10.
Is there a better alternative?
Yes. Asio4All is great, but it hijacks your audio and doesn’t let you play other audio output. If you’re on a Mac, try Soundflower. For Windows, FL Asio is a good option.
Our take
While it does come with its share of issues, Asio4All boasts a fantastic range of compatibility, making it a logical go-to choice.
Should you download it?
Yes, especially if you want to create music on your PC and your custom driver isn’t sufficient.
