#Foobar alternative 2015 drivers#

(I'm also quite sceptical of the claim that KS can offer single-sample granularity on typical hardware.) the application knows the cursor position with a precision of one sample), which I guess is pretty cool, and might be useful for achieving very low latency or precise synchronization between multiple clocks, but again I don't see how that's related to audio quality. What the author might be referring to is single-sample granularity (i.e. No matter what output method you use, a buffer size of only one sample will never work on a general-purpose OS such as Windows, which doesn't have the necessary real-time scheduling capabilities to make that work. Again, we believe 'less is more': not everyone agrees this makes a sonic difference and that is ok – but it does not change the facts Kernel streaming, on the other had, has no such restrictions: one can even use Buffer of a single sample! ('DirectLink' as unique feature of JPLAY) Hopefully this makes it clear now why we recommend KS: Lowest layer, no restrictions on Buffer size, zero-copy scenarios possible. WASAPI allows for different Buffer sizes but requires certain 'minimal' size – Usually this is 192/256 samples for CD and 512+ for HiRez. In addition, ASIO may require even more memory copy operations then WASAPI as it expects left & right channel to be 'separated' (WAV format has samples interleaved). Not being able to manipulate Buffer size is a clear restriction for ASIO.

ASIO usually has _fixed_ Buffer size – it has been established from experience that various Buffer sizes can have sonic impact with smaller values sounding 'better' for most.

#Foobar alternative 2015 drivers#

(unlike WASAPI, ASIO _can_ be direct although it's not a given: there are 'ASIO' drivers out there which are using KS internally…) KS also allows for things that WASAPI does not: whereas both ASIO & WASAPI require memory copy operation per design, KS does not. The infectious piano chords throughout the song really drive the song, and Mike Patton somehow manages to conjure of the dark spirit of the 90’s without sounding like he’s trying to, unlike some of his contemporaries.Kernel Streaming is lowest 'audio' layer in Windows: Why go through more layers (=WASAPI) if direct access is possible? In audio, less is usually more. Faith No More – “Superhero” ( Sol Invictus)īrett Buchanan: While “Motherfucker” was Faith No More’s official comeback single, “Superhero” is really the fitting reintroduction to the band after a 18 year hiatus from recording. It has spun a campaign for other artists to cover it, with the proceeds going to the Sweet Stuff Charity.Ģ. Eagles of Death Metal – “I Love You All the Time” ( Zipper Down)Įlias Fulmer: Now the most well known track from the Eagles of Death Metal’s 2015 Zipper Down, the song’s jangly glam rock stands in defiance of the face of terrorism, with ISIL assaulting the Bataclan where Eagles of Death Metal played on November 13th. After a string of “meh” albums, it was time for a release like this and Manson defied any expectations.ģ. I knew this album was going to make or break the recording future for Manson as he, up to that point hasn’t put anything really up to scratch since 2000’s Holy Wood. The result? Pale Emperor and it’s hit single “Third Day Of A Seven Day Binge”. Mike Mazzarone: After a string of meh to forgettable albums it was Manson who in early 2015 decided to reinvent himself as this gritty, Mark Lanegan sounding rocker. Marilyn Manson – “Third Day Of A Seven Day Binge” ( The Pale Emperor)

I just imagine sitting on the porch of that hotel with beer bottles, hearing this song being jammed.Ĥ. It feels like this song in particular captures the vibe of exactly what the Foos did with this surprising EP. Foo Fighters – “The Never Ending Sigh” ( Saint Cecilia EP) They are one of the best acts in modern rock, and they are here to stay.ħ. I’m not sure if it’s their best effort, especially in comparison to Melophobia, but like Doug McCausland said in our review of Tell Me I’m Pretty – I don’t care! This is a band that everyone should get into, and hear their albums all the way though. I could imagine Bob Dylan belting out the “Oh no ain’t it a drag” part, and there are huge David Bowie influences as well. When I first heard the album I had a sinking feeling it would be all Black Keys soundalike tracks. From the “Eleanor Rigby” inspired “Sweetie Little Jean”, the “Something” inspired “Trouble,” to the infamous “Mess Around”. Mike Mazzarone: I could list ANY track from Tell Me I’m Pretty, they are all simply amazing songs. Cage The Elephant – “Cold Cold Cold” ( Tell Me I’m Pretty)