The latest drivers for Windows and Mac PC are now available on RME’s website for download. They include several new features and some performance improvements. The updated drivers support all current interfaces, including the Fireface series, Multiface/Digiface, Babyface, and the complete line of HDSP cards, both PCI and PCI Express.
All new Windows drivers feature multi-client playback mixing. Different programs, WDM or ASIO, can now play back on the same audio channels. Switching between audio software applications no longer requires you to exit one to open another.
Classic TotalMix on both Mac and Windows has been enhanced with 4 storable fader groups, plus a temporary one, several MIDI remote functions and options, and an Undo function, which reverts to the last state if a new mixer state (preset) has been loaded accidentally.
The new TotalMix FX, used by Babyface, Fireface UC and Fireface UFX, has had a mono (single channel) output mode added to its default stereo mode along with lots of other improvements.
The Fireface UFX has also been updated with DURec™, Direct to USB Recording.
Mac and Windows drivers also include significant performance improvements. Under Windows multi-unit usage on multi-core CPUs require less resources and run at lower latencies. WDM-compatibility and operation have been greatly improved, and even small changes like the new Settings dialog on all units make working with the interfaces easier, especially under Windows 7. The Mac USB driver has been reworked to enjoy a more robust and stable low latency operation in any application.