Me again...soundcard?

[Sabres]

Well, I really wanted to go analog, but it seems most artist use computers and software. It's much cheaper too! But it's VERY frustrating!! Well, I looked on my PC and it looks like I have a Master Riptide PCI Audio soundcard. Is this good for Cakewalk Home Studio 9 and MIDI gear???

Also I went under my start menu(I have Windows), under Settings/Control Panel/ then Multimedia. Once I got there I looked under the MIDI tab and it said I have a:
1. Riptide MPU-401 Connector
2. Riptide WaveStream Synthesizer
and a
3. Yamaha OPL2/OPL3 Synthesis

Will this do for Cakewalk Home Studio 9 and my external MIDI gear? Please help!,
Andrew!

 

[nubius]

It'll work - but don't expect miracles. Much better to get a decent dedicated soundcard (I think the RipTide is an audio/modem combo...eeuughh)

 

[nov26]

The Cakewalk site has an excellent list of soundcards, complete with info on all of their features. They also have some pretty good recomendations there.

 

[mauricio]

just thinking on starting to record on my PC with my POD. i´m thinking on getting creative labs soundblaster live! and guitartracks 2.
any advice?