Virtual ASIO
Connect a DAW to Routling over 16 channels each way, with Routling appearing as an ASIO device inside the DAW.
Virtual ASIO makes Routling appear as an ASIO device inside your DAW, so the DAW and Routling exchange audio over many channels at ASIO latency.
A connected Virtual ASIO node.
virtual-asio-nodeWhen to use it#
- Record Routling's routed audio into a DAW on separate tracks
- Process DAW output through Routling's graph before it reaches your outputs
- Use the DAW as an effects processor inside a live routing setup
- Keep many discrete channels between the two, not just a stereo pair
For a simple stereo path, Routling I/O is simpler. Reach for Virtual ASIO when you need channel count or ASIO-grade timing.
Adding it#
Right-click the canvas → Mixing & Effects → Virtual ASIO.
The node shows two directions:
| Port group | Direction |
|---|---|
| From DAW | DAW output → into Routling's graph |
| To DAW | Routling's graph → into the DAW |
Only one Virtual ASIO node can exist at a time. Adding a second reports "Virtual ASIO module already exists".
Connecting the DAW#
In your DAW's audio settings, select Routling Virtual ASIO as its audio device. The channels then appear as ordinary inputs and outputs.
The node reports its state: ready once the DAW has connected, waiting until then. Connecting the DAW after adding the node is normal - it will move to ready.
Channel mapping#
Channels are numbered and pair up in order.
| In the DAW | In Routling |
|---|---|
| Output 1-2 | From DAW channels 1-2 |
| Input 1-2 | To DAW channels 1-2 |
Route DAW tracks to specific outputs and they arrive on the matching Routling channels.
Example - processing DAW output#
The DAW plays normally; Routling handles final processing and output routing.
Example - recording a stream mix#
Route your streaming sources into To DAW channels, then record them as separate tracks in the DAW while the stream continues.
Limits and gotchas#
- One Virtual ASIO node.
- Free tier caps at 4 in / 4 out even though the node shows 16.
- The DAW must be set to Routling Virtual ASIO - the node does nothing until something connects.
- Your DAW and Routling should agree on sample rate. A mismatch means the DAW will refuse the device or resample.
- Do not route Routling's output back into a DAW track that is already feeding Routling. That is a feedback loop.
Related#
- DAW Integration - a full DAW workflow
- Routling I/O - the simpler stereo alternative
- Licensing and Tiers - channel limits
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