Means that something interrupted the data stream as it was recording. Could be for as little as a sample, but a lost buffer is a dropout. Check your waveforms in the destructive mode. You will likely have a "E" flag with the number for the error. It can be caused by something as little as moving windows around and a graphic redraw. I would say it is more a function of something with the laptop and the card rather than just the card... On laptops, you find that data streams are shared a lot more than on a "regular" computer (this is why I bring a shuttle-based PC out rather than a laptop) for my recordings.

--Ben

and one of the reasons not to use a laptop to record.

Samplitude/Multiface user here, on a rackmount PC system (Carillon).

I only see the ASIO errors when I'm really pushing the system beyond its limits, usually with a too-low buffer setting. Have you changed any ASIO buffer settings lately?

As for dealing with any audio recorded with that error message... this is one of the reasons I still keep Wavelab on my computer. It can scan a file and add markers at points that it calls "glitches"... short audio dropouts, or clicks and pops (also clipping points). I wish Samp/Sequoia had that feature. It lets you know if there is anything to be concerned about, or just a one or two sample glitch that no one will ever hear.

Mike Barrs

Every time Sam/Seq believes it has not been able to fetch data fast enough from the card, this error is marked in the VIP with an E. It might be just a warning, or it might have actually lost data.

I use a Compaq presario laptop, a Motu 828mkII and Samplitude on location. Generally before starting any long recording I start by tweaking the system in some areas.

-- defragment the disk (I have one specific partition for sound only)
-- turn off antivirus, screen saver, remove the wireless network card

With some sound cards, the problems may be less if you use WDM mode instead I have been told.

I also check the buffer settings in Sam, as they can have an influence.

I have also looked through and done some of the various Windows performnance tweaks recommended at various places. Not that I believe it make much differences.

Gunnar

Thanks for Your replies gentelemen!

This clearly tells me that I have some tweeking to do on the powerbook set up.

/ptr