Steinberg CUBASE PRO 8.5 Guide Rapide page 17

System Requirements and Installation
Hardware Installation
Dedicated ASIO Drivers
Professional audio hardware often comes with an ASIO driver written
especially for the device. This allows for direct communication between
Cubase and the audio hardware. As a result, the devices with specific
ASIO drivers can provide lower latency (input-output delay), which is
crucial when monitoring audio via Cubase or using VST instruments.
The ASIO driver may also provide special support for multiple inputs
and outputs, routing, synchronization, etc.
ASIO drivers are provided by the audio hardware manufacturers. Make
sure to check the manufacturer's web site for the latest driver versions.
I
MPORTANT
If your audio hardware comes with a specific ASIO driver, we strongly
recommend that you use this.
Generic Low Latency ASIO Driver (Windows Only)
On Windows systems, you can use the Generic Low Latency ASIO
driver. This driver provides ASIO support for any audio hardware
supported by Windows, thus allowing for low latency. The Generic Low
Latency ASIO driver provides the Windows Core Audio technology in
Cubase. No additional driver is needed. This driver is included with
Cubase and does not require any special installation.
N
OTE
This driver should be used if no specific ASIO driver is available.
Although the Generic Low Latency ASIO driver supports all audio
devices, you might get better results with on-board audio cards than
with external USB audio interfaces.
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