Part of the Peripherals glossary: ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output), developed by Steinberg, is a cross-platform, multi-channel audio transfer protocol that is being adopted by many of the manufacturers of audio/MIDI sequencing applications. It allows software to have access to the multi-channel capabilities of a wide range of powerful sound cards.
Conceptual design. Conceptual Design is an umbrella term given to all forms of non-aesthetic design management disciplines. It is an early phase of the design process, in which the broad outlines of function and form of s are articulated. It includes the design of interactions, experiences, processes and strategies.
The difference between conceptual design and physical design can be somewhat unclear. Conceptual design usually involves prototyping which is a physical embodiment of the ideas. What is being tested in conceptual design though is the idea or concept, not the specific, concrete elements of the system.Physical design involves more specific detail after the broader conceptual issues have been sorted out.There is a lot of overlap. Think of the trade-off between horizontal vs. Vertical prototyping. Conceptual design can be constrained by physical design when it occurs too early.hat is being tested in conceptual design though is the idea or concept, not the specific, concrete elements of the system. Physical design involves more specific detail after the broader conceptual issues have been sorted out. There is a lot of overlap.