ASIO Driver for Windows 10: How to Download & Install

Install ASIO drivers on Windows 10 by downloading them manually

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Key notes

  • ASIO drivers offer lower latency, and therefore they are audio drivers of choice for many.
  • The install process is pretty simple and you just need to download them from the ASIO website.
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Keeping your drivers up to date is crucial if you want your PC to work properly, and many are wondering how to download the ASIO driver on Windows 10 properly.

It’s quite simple to update drivers on Windows 10, but the process can differ depending on the driver that you’re updating.

In today’s guide, we’ll focus solely on ASIO drivers, so without further ado, let’s get started, shall we?

What is ASIO?

ASIO stands for Audio Stream Input/Output, and it’s a sound card driver protocol. It was created by Stineberg company, and it’s a popular driver choice because it gives users direct access to their audio devices.

Although ASIO doesn’t offer any sound quality improvement, faster than a Windows driver. As mentioned earlier, ASIO bypasses Windows Audio and communicates directly to audio hardware. Therefore it’s faster.

Does Windows 10 have ASIO driver?

Unfortunately, Windows 10 doesn’t come with an ASIO driver, and if you want to use it, you’ll need to install it manually.

Luckily, the process is pretty simple, and it can be completed in a matter of minutes.

How can I install the ASIO driver on Windows 10?

1. Download ASIO4All driver

  1. Visit the ASIO4All page.
  2. Locate the version that you want to use and click to download it.
     
  3. Run the setup file.
  4. When the setup file opens, click on Next.
  5. Accept the terms of service and click Next.
  6. Select the install location and click Install.
  7. Wait for the process to finish.

2. Use FlexASIO

  1. Visit the FlexASIO GitHub page.
  2. Now select AlexASIO-1.9.exe to download it.
     
  3. Once the file is downloaded, run it.
  4. Choose the installation location and click Next.
  5. Check if the installation path is correct and click on Install.
  6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

3. Use ASIO2WASAPI

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Keep in mind that this project hasn’t been updated in several years, so it might have certain compatibility issues.
  1. Visit the ASIO2WASAPI GitHub page.
  2. Next, go to Code and choose Download ZIP.
     
  3. Once the ZIP file is downloaded, open it and run the Install file.
  4. You’ll get a message saying that the driver was installed successfully.

As you can see, downloading and installing ASIO drivers is pretty simple, and you can install them just like any other application.

If you found this guide useful, we also have a special guide on how to download and install the ASIO driver on Windows 11, so be sure to check it out.

Have you ever used an ASIO driver before? Let us know in the comments below.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.