Recent content by hockey punk

Is any one out there using a M Audio Dio 2496 card w/spdif with a J-Station spdif output ? It seems like a real viable alternative to getting a sound card and then a mixer ,since you should be able to do spdif out to spdif in , right ? I am presently using an AMD K6 350 and is anyone using the...

Does any one out there use their pod or j-station for that matter as a pre-amp when micing acoustic guitars or other acoustic instruments ? I would like to be able to avoid purchasing a stand alone mic pre-amp , if this works it would save me a little dough .

What , if anything is to be gained from using a 32 bit gamers type sound card ? It was a gift and I am sure it is better than my generic SB type card . It is a Diamond Monster Sound MX300 , any feedback would be most appreciated .

What suggestions and experience do any of you have for sound cards used with an AMD K62/350? I am using Cakewalk 9 and do mostly Electric guitar and bass with occaisional acoustic tracks , will probably add some kind of synth later . I presently use the pre-amp out on my old Carvin tube amp...

I'm new to Cakewalk and you guys probably know the answer to this one .When playing back Cakewalk sample files (the demos that come with it )I will ocaisionaly get one midi note that doesn't stop even when the track is finished . I can stop it with the reset button ,but what is causing it ...

I have seen you guys talking about compatability issues with AMD processors .I am just about to plunge into the home multi track thing and am using a system with an AMD K6/350. Will the new Maxi Studio Isis card and Cakewalk 9 work with my present system, or am I doomed to buying a complete new...