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presario1425
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2007/06/21 14:46:08 (permalink)

Soundcard suggestion

I am a complete newbie at this. Recently, I purchased the software version of Guitar Rig 2 and my soundcard can't handle it. Currently I am using ASIO4All as my ASIO driver and there are lots of pops every time I play my guitar through this card and Guitar Rig. I don't have a *noticable* delay, but those pops are killing me! I have a SoundBlaster Live from about 8 years ago (did I mention I am a complete newbie?) that I harvested from an old PC and put into my new one.

My current PC is a 3GHz Dell with 1GB of memory running XP SP2. Now, over the years, I have collected quite a few SoundFont files (SF2) that I really like and would like to be able to use even after my soundcard upgrade.

So, my question is - is there a soundcard that will enable me to use Guitar Rig flawlessly while letting me use the soundfont files with my MIDI tracks? My budget is $150 or less. Thanks in advance for any comments.
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    jacktheexcynic
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    RE: Soundcard suggestion 2007/06/21 20:23:58 (permalink)
    if you have 1/4" connections of any kind, or a mixer, then your best bet is the echo mia midi. it's $130 now. it is a dated card but within your budget. if you don't have a mixer, or preamp, etc., you can also try the m-audio audiophile 2496.

    there is a free VST called 'sfz' from rgcaudio that will play soundfonts, but i don't know if guitar rig supports that. i used to have an SBlive, ditch that crap.

    - jack the ex-cynic
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    tomek
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    RE: Soundcard suggestion 2007/06/22 00:02:07 (permalink)
    I 2nd the Mia midi for a great cheap card.

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    presario1425
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    RE: Soundcard suggestion 2007/06/22 10:55:45 (permalink)
    Thanks guys for the quick replies. I'm checking both of those cards out. Last night I downloaded 'sfz' and it's great! But as expected, my SB Live craps out easily. Yeah, time to 'ditch that crap' :) Thanks again.

    PS: I also have a TV card in my PC. So, do you guys know if I can keep my SB live AND one of the other cards without any problems?
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    coldsteal2
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    RE: Soundcard suggestion 2007/06/22 11:22:22 (permalink)
    Yep, you just switch between using the cards for recording and playback in your

    "Sound and Audio Device Properties" section in your control panel
    I use my SB X-Fi Fatality for playback and my E-Mu 1616 for recording
    i just make sure to switch them back.

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