Navigate to in the top menu and select Device Properties .

If you hear an echo between what you play and what you hear (latency), go to . Reduce the Buffer Size slider. Smaller buffers = lower latency, but higher CPU load.

: To ensure stable operation, right-click the application icon, select Properties , go to the Compatibility tab, and set it to run in Windows Vista or Windows XP mode.

If your plugins do not appear, go to .

Step 4: Configure Windows Compatibility Mode (Crucial for Win 10/11) To prevent random crashes or freezing during audio saving:

Hardware buffer underruns due to low latency settings.

Open Audio Hardware Setup and increase the buffer size to 512 or 1024 samples.

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Select the tab to map your studio monitors or headphones. Troubleshooting Common Setup Issues