A universal ASIO driver, meaning that it is not tied to specific audio hardware.
Publisher’s description
What is FlexASIO?
FlexASIO by Etienne Dechamps is open-source Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.10b, released on June 2, 2024. The version history goes back to February 3, 2022: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dechamps/FlexASIO) has 2,059 stars. Similar programs include WinBtrfs, Dokan Library and Barrier.
Project description on GitHub: “A flexible universal ASIO driver that uses the PortAudio sound I/O library. Supports WASAPI (shared and exclusive), KS, DirectSound and MME.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: FlexASIO is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FlexASIO safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FE496BCC08D6C421C6244C8A60AC7B538560BDA138000FD1A54AB8EBCE031209· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 2 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10bLatest | June 2, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.9 | May 7, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.8 | February 3, 2022 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dechamps.FlexASIO -eFlexASIO-1.10b.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Etienne Dechamps
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dechamps/FlexASIO
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.10b
- Released
- June 2, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- February 3, 2022
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- GitHub stars
- 2,059
- GitHub forks
- 111
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- dechamps.FlexASIO
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Frequently asked questions
Is FlexASIO free?
Yes. FlexASIO is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is FlexASIO safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FlexASIO with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can FlexASIO be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FlexASIO run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FlexASIO?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 3, 2022.
What are alternatives to FlexASIO?
WinBtrfs, Dokan Library, Barrier, Display Driver Uninstaller and Driver Store Explorer. The alternatives page compares them.
