Please Read this first before you choose your drivers
Compatibility
The Xone 1D MIDI Controller is class compliant on all Mac OSX systems and Windows XP, negating the need for drivers. Drivers are available for Vista, Windows 7 32bit and Windows 7 64bit.
All Xone USB Audio devices, (Xone: 2D, 4D and DX) are fully compatible with the following 32bit operating systems:
32 bit systems
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 onwards)
Windows Vista (including service pack1)
Windows 7
Mac OSX:10.4 Tiger
Mac OSX:10.5 Leopard
Mac OSX:10.6 Snow Leopard
Windows 7 64bit operating system
64bit drivers are available for the Xone: 2D, 3D, 4D and DX, for use with "true" 64bit applications under Windows 7.
Please note however, that these drivers are not currently compatible with 32bit applications running within a 64bit environment.
Future releases
Our developers are working on 64bit drivers with enhanced 32bit emulation within 64bit environments. We hope to release these in the first quarter of 2010.
32 bit or 64 bit?
Whilst there are advantages to 64bit systems (faster processing, bigger memory support, etc), these can only be realised when using "true" 64bit applications. However, while the major DJ DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) remain 32Bit applications, our recommendation is to continue to use a 32bit operating system, at least until "true" 64bit DJ software becomes available.
For more information, please refer to the following links:
Native Instruments’ Traktor Pro
Ableton Live
Microsoft Windows 7
Computers in Live audio
Digital audio applications are processor and resource intensive. Therefore, for reliability, we recommend dedicating a computer to this role, particularly for use within a live environment.
Choose a reputable brand, with a fast processor and hard-drive, and with the maximum amount of RAM that the operating system will support.
For maximum reliability and in order to minimise audio drop-outs and achieve the lowest latency, the computer should have a clean OS install, running little more than your DAW applications, interface drivers and audio files required for the job in hand.
There are many ways to optimise your computer for use as a DAW; below are some links that will guide you through this process.
http://www.audioforums.com/resources/windows-xp-optimization.html
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Mar02/articles/pcmusician0302.asp
http://www.digitalproducer.com/2002/11_nov/features/11_04/optimize_pcaudio.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1bbVtfxB1U
http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20050225_optimize_your_pc_for_audio_and_video.html
Finally, remember the old adage: “if it aint broke, don’t fix it”!
If you have a stable, reliable setup, don’t install the latest drivers, firmware, or application updates just because they are available. Think carefully about your reasons for updating before proceeding; is it to fix a specific problem, or to add an essential new feature? If not, then don’t, until you can properly evaluate the update without the pressure of an impending gig.
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