E-MU has recently released new versions of the PatchMix DSP software and drivers for those who own an 0404, 1212M, 1820 or 1820M sound card.
http://www.emu.com/support/welcome.asp?rd=downloadQUOTE
Free software update allows Digital Audio Systems and Emulator X owners to run hardware-accelerated PatchMix DSP effects as full-blown VST plug-ins, including automation of effects parameters.
E-MU PatchMix DSP Version 1.60 Feature Enhancements:
E-MU PowerFX (hardware-accelerated VST effects)
Factory presets for Lite Reverb plug-in and 7 delay plug-ins
Bypass all inserts
WDM Support at 96/192 kHz (NOTE: Also requires E-MU Digital Audio System/Emulator X Driver patch 1.60 or later)
Mouse-wheel support in PatchMix DSP
Added Dual Monitor Support
Fixes:
Fixed a bug where audio is dropped when a corrupted session file is loaded
Fixed a bug when dragging and inserting a soloed or bypassed effect
Fixed Auto-Delay compensation in E-Wire when using Cubase SX or Nuendo
Fixed a problem where PatchMix DSP could not be opened after closing it using Alt-F4
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E-MU Digital Audio System/Emulator X Version 1.60 Feature Enhancements:
WDM Support at 96/192 kHz (NOTE: Also requires PatchMix DSP V1.60 or later)
Lite Reverb plug-in and 7 delay plug-ins
Fixes:
Fixed a problem, which caused intermittent deterioration of audio quality in E-MU ASIO
Fixed a loss of audio problem when changing ASIO latency settings
Fixed a problem with saving User presets in the "Compressor" effect
Fixed kernel fault when using ASIO drivers with WaveLab 5.0
(We would still recommend updating to WaveLab 5.01 or later and using WDM drivers)
Fixed problem where SoundForge would sometimes freeze when recording at 24-bit
Fixed WDM crashes when WinAmp and PatchMix were at different sample rates
Fixed an audio stutter problem when using WDM drivers in Sonar 2.2 and 3.0