I've recently discovered that Microsoft is actively developing own "Low-latency Audio Driver [..] optimized for low-latency musician scenarios". Git: https://github.com/microsoft/low-latency-audio#readme Note
Microsoft, we already have drivers. Don’t interfere with them optimise your own side. Let them do their job without all these endless background services, AI nonsense, spying, and unnecessary OS embellishments.
It's probably generic ASIO drivers, which is a good thing if it's integrated directly into Windows inside the sound control panel. That's the first step towards better Windows audio in general. I see no reason to be against it, because if you already have ASIO, this is not for you anyway.
Will it be better than WASAPI, which was touted as good as ASIO when it appeared, I wonder? But yes, it's always better to use manufacturer's ASIO drivers. This, just like WASAPI, is useful for those masses of Realtek audio "cards" and possibly for gamers to lower audio latency even further. This could be something like Windows' ALSA (Linux "ASIO" generic audio driver). There's nothing wrong with having that in Windows. Good. Better decades too late than never, eh?
Windows is doing something right again. Back then, Windows even listened to user criticism and allowed more MIDI devices to be connected. They increased the number of ports. Windows 11, MIDI 2.0 and the biggest MIDI update since 1983 --> www.gearnews.com/windows-11-midi-2-0-microsoft-tech Windows MIDI Services Public Preview - Build 27788 With Windows MIDI Services, Microsoft is releasing a comprehensive redesign of MIDI in Windows 11. The first major update since 1983 promises an improved music experience and a solid foundation for future enhancements.
