I am using an external sound card for playback of 24\96 files, a Tascam us122mkII. I have installed Korg Audiogate into the computer. I am only concerned with the output thru usb to the soundcard, it makes no difference to me if the speakers in the computer wor or not.I have tried to remove the realtek hi definition driver to disable reltek, but it keeps reinstalling when I reboot. I am running in exclusive mode, the tascam should have full control(?) What bothers me is that the volume control on the computer still affects the output level of the audio. I don't have a lot of experience with computer audio, I don't know if this is a problem or not.Audiogate and the tascam unit both show they are processing 24/96 and the sound is excellant. any advice or suggestions would be appreciated