Do I need DX9 on a DAW that only uses VST's ?

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Lazarus

Not sure if this is the right forum or not...

With Logic Platinum 5.5.1 and TC's Powercore in
Windows XP Pro (SP1), I'm only using VST plug-ins
or Logic's native ones.

If I'm not using DirectX plug-ins, is there any benefit
in installing the latest DirectX 9.0b rather than carry
on with the default 8.1 in XP ?

Are there any system benefits or improvements in audio
handling
with DX9 that would make the update worthwhile?

My ATI graphics card is only DX8 capable but I don't
use it for games - just running an audio workstation
here.

Cheers,
Laz
 
Lazarus said:
Not sure if this is the right forum or not...

With Logic Platinum 5.5.1 and TC's Powercore in
Windows XP Pro (SP1), I'm only using VST plug-ins
or Logic's native ones.

If I'm not using DirectX plug-ins, is there any benefit
in installing the latest DirectX 9.0b rather than carry
on with the default 8.1 in XP ?
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As you wish, but 9b is more stable and optimised.

Are there any system benefits or improvements in audio
handling
with DX9 that would make the update worthwhile?
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Get it as part of your standard XP updates.
My ATI graphics card is only DX8 capable but I don't
use it for games - just running an audio workstation
here.
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No problem, 9b is backward compatible.
 
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