{"id":1736483,"date":"2017-11-10T22:43:45","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T22:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1736483"},"modified":"2024-07-29T12:55:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T16:55:09","slug":"resolving-audio-interface-issues-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/resolving-audio-interface-issues-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolving Audio Interface Issues on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Audio interfaces are the heart of every digital studio. In this article, we&#8217;ll show you how to resolve audio interface issues on your Windows PC. Whether you have no sound, the USB ports are not working, or your output device isn&#8217;t showing up, following this guide will get you back in business. Mac&nbsp;users can read more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/resolving-audio-interface-issues-on-mac\/\">Resolving Audio Interface Issues on Mac<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><a href=\"#Windows-audio-device-connectivity\">Windows audio device connectivity<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Compatibility-and-drivers\">Compatibility and drivers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Windows-sleep-settings\">Windows sleep settings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#USB-hubs\"><strong>USB hubs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Startup-sequence\">Startup sequence<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Windows-sound-settings\">Windows sound settings<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Update-default-Windows-sound-settings\">Update default Windows sound settings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#DAW-sound-settings\">DAW sound settings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Audio-device-not-detected\">Audio device not detected<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Check-Device-Manager\">Check Device Manager<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Reinstall-audio-device-driver\">Reinstall audio device driver<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Install-ASIO4All\">Install ASIO4All<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Related-content\">Related content<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Windows-audio-device-connectivity\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Windows audio device connectivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many audio devices and software apps for Windows often require the use of an audio interface to playback or record audio. To make sure an audio device is connecting correctly, check the <a href=\"#Compatibility-and-drivers\">compatibility and drivers<\/a>, <a href=\"#Windows-sleep-settings\">sleep settings<\/a>, <a href=\"#USB-hubs\">connections<\/a>, and the <a href=\"#Startup-sequence\">startup sequence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Compatibility-and-drivers\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh3 swheader\">Compatibility and drivers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get started, check that your audio interface is compatible with your computer. Compare your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-do-i-find-my-computers-specs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">computer\u2019s specifications<\/a>&nbsp;with the audio device\u2019s system requirements on the manufacturer\u2019s product page. If your interface isn&#8217;t compatible, you may need to update\/roll back your operating system or use an interface that is compatible. If you are setting up your audio interface for the first time, make sure&nbsp;to first install&nbsp;the latest compatible driver software available from the manufacturer.&nbsp;You can&nbsp;find your interface&#8217;s available downloads on the manufacturer&#8217;s product page or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/where-can-i-download-the-driver-for-my-interface\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">driver index<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Update-interface-drivers\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Update interface drivers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Visit our driver index page and click on your device&#8217;s manufacturer.<\/li><li>Find and download the device&#8217;s driver software.<\/li><li>Run the driver installer and restart your computer.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/where-can-i-download-the-driver-for-my-interface\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2014\/04\/Audio-MIDI-Interface-Hero-2.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Where Can I Download the Drivers for My Audio or MIDI Interface?<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"zip-file-downloads\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">.zip file downloads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Windows, you first need to extract .zip files before running the software&#8217;s installer file. Learn more about .zip files on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Zip and Unzip Files page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/08\/How-to-Zip-and-Unzip-Files-Hero-Image.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">How to Create and Open Zip Files on PC and Mac<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Windows-sleep-settings\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh3 swheader\">Windows sleep settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows gives you a lot of features that allow you to manage the efficiency of your PC. For instance, when your hard drive is put to sleep, the operating system un-mounts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/audio-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">audio<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/midi-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIDI<\/a> drivers. It&#8217;s sort of like Windows kicking everyone out before it puts the drive(s) to bed. Unfortunately, when it wakes up, the drivers are gone and you have to restart your&nbsp;PC to reconnect them. If you have not done so yet,&nbsp;read our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/pc-optimization-guide-for-windows-10\/#poweranddiskoptimization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">PC Optimization Guide for Windows<\/a> to update your PC&#8217;s settings. Once your computer&nbsp;has been optimized, continue below to manage USB connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p id=\"USB-hubs\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh3 swheader\">USB hubs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer audio production often involves connecting a few external devices to your computer.&nbsp;Audio interfaces prefer to be connected directly to your computer. Although <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/usb-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hubs<\/a> are a convenient way to connect multiple devices to the same USB port, they may prevent&nbsp;your interface from properly communicating with your computer \u2013this is especially&nbsp;true with&nbsp;passive hubs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While larger audio interfaces have dedicated power supplies,&nbsp;smaller interfaces are often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/bus-power\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bus powered<\/a> and receive power when your computer is turned on. If your external devices draw more power than your hub can provide, you may experience loss&nbsp;in&nbsp;connectivity and performance of your interface. Make sure to connect your&nbsp;audio interface directly to your computer, especially when troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Connecting-to-a-powered-USB-hub\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Connecting to a powered USB hub<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we do not recommend connecting audio interfaces to USB hubs, some interfaces may work perfectly fine in that environment. For best results, use a hub with its own power supply adapter, not powered from your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Startup-sequence\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh3 swheader\">Startup sequence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, we\u2019re going to restart your entire system. This includes your audio interface, hard drives, MIDI controllers, etc..&nbsp;Bookmark this page in your web browser so you can access it after the restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Windows-studio-computer-startup-order\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Windows studio computer startup order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Power everything off. Then, power on in the following order:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Connect and power on your <strong>audio interface<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Power on your <strong>computer<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Power on your <strong>speaker monitors<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Powering up your system in the correct order is essential for reliable communication between your devices. Basically, turn your computer on last and off first. Once started, computers usually need a few moments to perform startup tasks, like scanning for drivers and launching background applications. When your computer is ready to go, check that your audio interface is detected and available within your sound settings by following the steps in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img class=\"wp-image-1736327\" alt=\"Audio Device Studio Startup-Sequence\" data-gifffer=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2017\/10\/Startup-Sequence.gif\">\n<figcaption>When shutting down your system, follow the startup sequence in reverse.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Windows-sound-settings\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Windows sound settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve successfully restarted your system, your audio interface should be a selectable&nbsp;audio device in Windows and your DAW. If you are getting sound from your computer speakers instead of your audio interface, then you probably just need to update your sound settings. Read below to select your audio interface as the playback device for Windows and other related software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Update-default-Windows-sound-settings\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh3 swheader\">Update default Windows sound settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apps like Microsoft Edge, iTunes, and Spotify will playback through the device that is selected in <strong>Windows<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Sound settings<\/strong>. Open&nbsp;the Sound window and select your audio interface in the Playback and Recording tabs. Next, test it&nbsp;by playing one of our <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F4mnrbvJ01Y&amp;t=2s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">sweet videos<\/a><\/em>. If you don\u2019t hear anything, try relaunching your web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Select-the-output-and-input-for-your-PC\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Select the output and input for your PC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>From your Windows taskbar, right-click the sound icon and select <strong>Playback devices<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select your audio interface. Then, click <strong>Set&nbsp;Default<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to close the menu.\n<ul>\n<li>Windows 10 Sound settings can also be accessed from the Control Panel or simply by searching Sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Disable-exclusive-mode\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Disable exclusive mode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the audio playback device before launching any apps, otherwise you will need to relaunch them before sound will playback. Some applications may also take over your interface during start up. Disable this feature by&nbsp;turning off exclusive mode. Check out our guide to learn more about how to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-disable-exclusive-mode-in-windows-sound-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"turn off exclusive mode (opens in a new tab)\">turn off exclusive mode<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your interface does not show up in these tabs, there&nbsp;might be a cable connection or driver issue. Check the cable and if it still doesn&#8217;t show up, it&#8217;s probably the driver. Go to <strong><a href=\"#Audio-device-not-detected\">Device not Detected<\/a><\/strong> to continue troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-image-1737410\" alt=\"Windows-10-Sound-Playback-Settings\" data-gifffer=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2017\/11\/Windows-10-Sound-Playback-Settings.gif\">\n<figcaption>Updating Windows sound settings.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p id=\"DAW-sound-settings\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh3 swheader\">DAW sound settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other applications like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/daw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DAWs<\/a>, standalone virtual instruments, and even Skype have their own audio settings. You will usually find them in a Preferences, Options, or Settings menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If correctly connected, audio devices are&nbsp;automatically&nbsp;detected and selected&nbsp;by your DAW when launched. If&nbsp;your DAW plays back through your&nbsp;computer speakers or you hear nothing at all, reselect your audio device within these settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Select-DAW-audio-playback-device\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Select DAW audio playback device<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Launch your DAW.<\/li><li>Open DAW settings\/preferences.<\/li><li>Locate&nbsp;and select your audio interface.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Update-the-DAW-I-O-routing\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Update the DAW I\/O routing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you&#8217;ve selected your audio interface in your DAW, you may also need to check that the DAW&#8217;s inputs and outputs are configured correctly to send audio to your speakers &amp; headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img class=\"wp-image-1736766\" alt=\"Animation: How to select the default audio device in Cubase. 1. In the main navigation, select the Devices drop-down menu. 2. At the bottom of the drop-down, select Device Setup. 3. In the next window, select your default playback device from the ASIO Driver drop-down menu. Then click OK to apply.\" width=\"572\" height=\"585\" data-gifffer=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2017\/11\/Windows-10-DAW-Cubase-Sound-Playback-Device.gif\">\n<figcaption>Selecting the default audio device within Cubase.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Audio-device-not-detected\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Audio device not detected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your device is not detected within Windows Sound or DAW settings, then we need to dig a little deeper. First, check if your device is detected in <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>. If your device doesn&#8217;t show up there, you may have a hardware problem. Try unplugging\/re-plugging, different ports on the computer, and different cables to see if it appears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your device shows up in Device Manager, check that it also appears in Sound Settings. If not, you probably need to&nbsp;reinstall (or just install) the latest driver (see Driver Reinstall below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Check-Device-Manager\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh3 swheader\">Check Device Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Device Manager is useful for investigating hardware specifications and connections on your Windows PC. In audio production, we like to use this menu for checking that our devices are connected and communicating with the rest of the system. If your device does not appear in this list, reseat the cable connected to your computer or try a different port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2017\/11\/Windows-10-Device-Manager-Unknown-Device-Other-Devices-Example.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1736687\" width=\"266\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2017\/11\/Windows-10-Device-Manager-Unknown-Device-Other-Devices-Example.png 532w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2017\/11\/Windows-10-Device-Manager-Unknown-Device-Other-Devices-Example-300x70.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your audio device shows up as an<em> Unknown device<\/em> or has a yellow caution symbol, you will need to uninstall the device and then reinstall the latest driver (see <a href=\"#Reinstall-audio-device-driver\">Driver Reinstall<\/a> below).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"How-to-check-Device-Manager\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">How to check Device Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Right-click the Windows icon and choose <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select <strong>Sound, video and game&nbsp;controllers<\/strong> and locate your device.<\/li><li>Right-click your device and choose <strong>Properties<\/strong> to&nbsp;uninstall the device and view driver details.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img class=\"wp-image-1736767\" alt=\"Animation depicting how to check your device manager as outlined above.\" width=\"440\" height=\"639\" data-gifffer=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2017\/11\/Windows-10-Device-Manager-Sound.gif\">\n<figcaption>View&nbsp;devices and driver&nbsp;status in Device Manager<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Reinstall-audio-device-driver\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh3 swheader\">Reinstall audio device driver<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your system is still not detecting or communicating properly with your device, then we will need to reinstall the interface\u2019s driver software. Drivers are often bundled with control panel software which allows you to remotely control your audio interface.&nbsp;Some audio interfaces are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/class-compliant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">class-compliant<\/a>&nbsp;and do not require driver software to operate. If your interface is class-compliant, install the ASIO4ALL audio driver (below) instead of your computer&#8217;s generic driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/where-can-i-download-the-driver-for-my-interface\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View our driver software index<\/a>&nbsp;and locate your interface\u2019s manufacturer. Click it to view their page, find your product, then download and install the latest compatible driver software. We recommend&nbsp;uninstalling the current driver and then removing&nbsp;the device before reinstalling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the driver is installed, shut your system down and follow the <a href=\"#Startup-sequence\">startup sequence<\/a>. Your audio device should now be detected by your computer. Test playback by following the steps in <a href=\"#Windows-sound-settings\">Windows sound settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Reinstalling-audio-device-drivers\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Reinstalling audio device drivers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Uninstall the driver, power everything off,&nbsp;and disconnect your audio interface.<\/li><li>Restart your computer, reinstall the drivers&nbsp;and power your computer off.<\/li><li>With your computer off,&nbsp;reconnect your&nbsp;audio interface and power it up.<\/li><li>Power on your computer.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Install-ASIO4All\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Install ASIO4All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PC&#8217;s come with generic system audio drivers, but they&#8217;re not the best choice for audio production. The ASIO4All driver is optimized for this purpose and runs much smoother than a generic audio driver in recording situations. 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