Do I need/want a new interface? If so, which one?

[vindibona1]

It's a good idea to always set a restore point before installing anything on Windows
Seriously - anytime you install or update set a restore point.

In this case though you can just uninstall ASIO4ALL and everything will revert. Windows Key -> Settings -> Apps -> ASIO4ALL

Mr Tuesday's youtube post on ASIO4ALL is a good example.
When you install ASIO4ALL it is now the driver you pick in REAPER - not the M-Audio. ASIO4ALL will inturn show you the M-Audio as one of the inputs and outputs.

ASIO by default is single connect. You can only have one application working with ASIO. If reaper is using the ASIO then other apps can't.
If you had setup the M-Audio to be multiclient where it could play Windows audio like from Youtube at the sametime you were using a DAW (Reaper) then you were not using ASIO. Windows audio is very latency prone no matter what the settings are. Multiple apps are all trying to use it at the same time.

Having said that, there are multiclient ASIO applications that work with ASIO4ALL. This isn't your goal now if you just want low latency with Reaper. Multi-client doesn't help with latency.

DPI-Latency checker is a good app to run to see if your PC is up to running at low latency.

Something is FUBAR with this system. I could select the ASIO4all driver, but couldn't select the M-Track. And no, I wasn't running multiple audio applications concurrently. And unfortunatly Win7 wouldn't let me restore to an earlier point. I had trouble getting it booted back after the failed restore attempt. Eeeeesh.

 

[DigitalMan]

Win7 is quickly becoming less stable as time goes by. Since it is end of life and no longer supported, any new software you add from 3rd parties is less likely to have been tested using Win7.

I’d give some consideration to moving to Windows 10. It’s mature enough now that most things you might find quirky are by design rather than due to lack of stability.

Also, Windows defender is now good enough as a virus scanning solution when paired with something like MalwareBytes. No more need for Mcafee/Symantec etc. which really helps with stability and resources too.

 

[seamonkey]

I'll point out that Windows 10 is essentially free.
If you can stand the nags, it will work.

Upgrade to Windows 10 for free right now

You will still need to tune it for DAW usage.

If your PC is 32bit you still find a boat load of usable VSTs

 

[vindibona1]

Win7 is quickly becoming less stable as time goes by. Since it is end of life and no longer supported, any new software you add from 3rd parties is less likely to have been tested using Win7.

I’d give some consideration to moving to Windows 10. It’s mature enough now that most things you might find quirky are by design rather than due to lack of stability.

Also, Windows defender is now good enough as a virus scanning solution when paired with something like MalwareBytes. No more need for Mcafee/Symantec etc. which really helps with stability and resources too.

I have one Win7 machine and two Win10 machines... The M-Track no longer works on either of them. It started with a loud whine sound that wasn't abated even with volume controls... Now none of the machines recognize the M-Track for input. It's done. Currently I have a MOTU M4 on pre-order unless something more attractive pops up in the interim.

 

[GlassToMouth]

There's no flies on the Behringer stuff. I've used a UMC404HD as my bedroom interface for years. I've had my personal issues with brand snobbery throughout the years, but the drivers for this are stable and low latency. I get 2.9/2.4ms of latency at 64 samples 44.1 on a modest Windows 10 PC running Reaper. Folks with powerful PC's have gotten down to 8 samples fully stable. Great connectivity options, decent preamps, and a clean sounding headphone amp with more than enough headroom for my needs. It comes with a power supply, but it's also easily powered via USB. I suppose the biggest downside would be that when phantom power is switched on, it's global across all inputs.

I occasionally browse for a new interface, but I can't find enough reason to spend the money to do so.

 

[Bassist30]

If you are looking into a interface, I suggest buy the newest version. Recordingrevolution.com has some nice information on interfaces and what to get on a budget. You can email him and I am sure he will help you. If you decide later you want to update to a more advance interface you can do that when you feel it is needed.

 

[filmtex]

This is the one I plan on getting once my $1200 comes in. PreSonus AudioBox USB 96. Comes with Studio One Artist DAW software.

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Just got one of these last week. WOrks and sounds great. Highly recommended.

 

[pfschim]

not sure if the OP went ahead and updated their gear.

I will chime in and say that I revived my 10+ year old Focusrite 18i6 gen1 interface during the pandemic ... and it did work fine, but after a few weeks I pushed the button on a 3rd (current) gen Focusrite 18i8. The new box delivers lower latency with everything else being the same, more features, and a different, and certainly newer (not sure I can say better) bundle of add-ons. The money was not an issue for me, I'm happy with the upgrade and I can connect both boxes via SPDIF if I want/need the extra pre count so IMO, I'd say it was worth it.

 

[Aloe]

All modern DAW correct for latency on record. They just do.

uhm, Reaper didn't last time I checked it out (this was a several years ago and I don't recall release notes claiming that's improved), so after recording I had to move tracks a bit. S1 indeed does.

 

[GlassToMouth]

uhm, Reaper didn't last time I checked it out (this was a several years ago and I don't recall release notes claiming that's improved), so after recording I had to move tracks a bit. S1 indeed does.

Reaper most definitely always auto adjusted latency for me. I first installed 3-4 years ago on an ancient 2009 PC running Vista. I would direct monitor off my interface since the latency was so bad monitoring through Reaper. I've since upgraded and no longer have that issue. I forget where the settings are, but I remember it being pretty simple to automatically account for latency track adjustment.

 

[seamonkey]

uhm, Reaper didn't last time I checked it out (this was a several years ago and I don't recall release notes claiming that's improved), so after recording I had to move tracks a bit. S1 indeed does.

If your audio driver is not reported the correct latency to Reaper

 

[DWBass]

Just bought one of these. Mainly using my iPad to record but can also be connected to my iMac.

 

[DWBass]

Just bought one of these. Mainly using my iPad to record but can also be connected to my iMac.
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Received today. This thing is awesome. Love the direct monitoring feature. No more latency. Yay! Has to be powered though so you will be tethered somewhat. Powered by Mac/PC USB or plugged into a wall USB charger. Can be used on a computer as well as iPad.