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From: tjw@unix.cis.pitt.edu (TJ Wood WA3VQJ)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Best price for Soundblaster?
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Date: 1 Sep 90 16:50:40 GMT
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Reply-To: tjw@unix.cis.pitt.edu (Terry J. Wood)
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In article <39580@cci632.UUCP> sjo@cci632.UUCP (Steve Owens) writes:

>	I still have a question:  If Soundblaster doesn't come with composition
>software or MIDI interface right out of the box, what good is it?  Are there
>any package deals available?

The Soundblaster is:

	A "non-standard" MIDI interface (you need to buy the adaptor box
	and cables)

	A joy stick interface

	An AD/DA converter

	An Adlib compatable music board

	A Text-to-speech "board"  (comes with software to do this)

	etc.

If all you're looking for is a MIDI interface, I'm sure that there are
probably cheaper ones with features/software that you're looking for.
Then again, I'm not a *real* musician, I only play one on the weekends!

You should be able to find the "Sound Blaster" at most computer stores.
They're in all the Malls here in Pittsburgh for about $179.

I've been told (by a salesman at Elec Boutiques) that Radio Shack is
selling the Sound Blaster and the interface box for $600.  I've not
checked it out, so I can't be sure.  It would give a whole new meaning
to the word "mark up"!  Maybe they're selling some bundled software too.

Terry
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