This is my 3rd kXProject driver installation (the last 3 versions)
http://kxproject.spb.ru/index.php?skip=1ASIO now seems to work except there appears to be a bug in MC9 concerning the volume control with ASIO implemented (volume is audibly jerky & clicks with each jerk).
So, I changed back from ASIO to Direct Sound but this time I also kept the kXProject drivers to see if there would be any other sound benefits other then ASIO from using the kX drivers.
Guess what? There is!!!
When I was using the latest Creative Audigy drivers a load 60Hz buzz came out of the woofer at maximum volume level (with no sound input). I always use this test to see just how much noise there is being picked up from the computer, power cables & etc.
The same test with the kXProject drivers running produced ABSOLUTELY NO 60 Hz buzz!! Dead quite! Wonderful, simply wonderful.
That signifies to me that the kXProject drivers are producing a much cleaner sound with a higher S/NL (Signal to Noise Level) then the Creative drivers.
The kX drivers also provide a higher maximum sound level (if you want it) then the Creative drivers. Having this higher maximum level & still no 60Hz buzz is a real tribute to the kXProject developers.
I'm getting very clean, clear bass response with outstanding low end.
I'm keeping this baby!