compensate for latency in a DAW, <dfn>read-ahead</dfn> and
<dfn>write-behind</dfn>. The DAW starts playing a bit early (relative to
the playhead), so that when the sound arrives at the speakers a short time
later, it is exactly aligned with the material that is being recorded.
compensate for latency in a DAW, <dfn>read-ahead</dfn> and
<dfn>write-behind</dfn>. The DAW starts playing a bit early (relative to
the playhead), so that when the sound arrives at the speakers a short time
later, it is exactly aligned with the material that is being recorded.