Because when it works, it turns your cheap Realtek laptop soundcard into a device that Cubase can recognize. When it fails, Cubase crashes on launch.
: This is the modern, universal replacement for integrated sound cards on Windows. It is available for download at the Steinberg Help Center .
ASIO4ALL often breaks full duplex on Realtek cards because the card’s physical chip cannot handle simultaneous stereo playback and mono recording through the same WDM bus. If you get a red "X" in the ASIO4ALL panel, this driver will not work for you.
