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From: jewett@mcnc.org (Rusty Jewett)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc,rec.music.synth
Subject: Sound cards for the IBM (Especially Midi Cards)
Keywords: Any recommendations would be most appreciated.
Message-ID: <6638@alvin.mcnc.org>
Date: 29 May 90 21:18:08 GMT
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My wife is interested in doing some composing on our '386 machine at
home.  In that the standard sound system for the IBM is VERY limited,
I am interested in purchasing a sound card to enhance its capabilities.

I know that there are several manufacturers of these boards, but I can't
seem to locate any distributers, or anyone who can give me some in depth
descriptions of the boards.

This is what I know so far:

Adlib Board	Mostly for games	No MIDI Capability   # voices = ?

Sound Blaster	Some Midi Capability (Non-standard [what does that mean?])
		# voices = ?		emulates Adlib?

Roland Card	?????	Midi Compatable

Can anyone tell me more about any of these cards?  I am interested in price,
suitibility for composing music, used by any existing programs, and MIDI
compatability.

Many thanks in advance!!
Rusty Jewett

e-mail	jewett@mcnc.org  
voice	(919) 967-7074 nights	(919) 248-1427 days

P.S.  Oh, where can I buy these boards for a reasonable price?  Can I make
one myself?  I would prefer to buy one through mail-order.