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How Does Windows 10 Perform For Pro Audio Users?

PCAudioLabs, makers of computers for audio professionals, aim to answer some questions about Windows 10 performance for audio professionals in their recently published tests.

They tested audio performance "without issue on Windows 10" on the following DAWs:

  • Cakewalk SONAR Platinum
  • Avid Pro Tools 12
  • PreSonus Studio One 3
  • Steinberg Cubase 8
  • Ableton Live 9
  • Cuckos REAPER
  • Acoustica Mixcraft

The article contains benchmark tests as well as other information for those considering the switch to Microsoft Windows 10 and concludes with:

"Windows 10 is proving to be a solid contender for the next best OS for digital creativity.  With reduced latency on the WDM audio engine, combined with impressive benchmarks and broad compatibility even in technical preview, the OS looks to be one of the best yet.  PCAudioLabs plans to support Windows 10 on all our pro audio computer systems."

You can read the full article with benchmark results, graphs and an extended video from Microsoft here.

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