I don't have this problem. Windows XP SP3, EMU 0404. Immediately when changing to another application i can see the "OFFLINE" text at the audio items in Reaper. I'm using ProteuxVX as standalone or Wavosaur for example. Both with the EMU ASIO driver. Michael
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I have also noticed this behavior. It's only when minimizing REAPER that the audio device fails to be released here. Switching directly to another application releases the device as expected.