> From: "David A. Rogers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Many sound cards that people will recommend here and elsewhere support only >wave audio and not midi. If midi is important to you, make sure to ask. > >dar > >On Wed, Nov 22, 2000 at 07:42:16PM +0000, Robert Frank wrote: >> * Kevin Krafthefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [22-11-2000 12:56 PM -0600] >> > Hello, >> > >> > I am adding sound to my debian machine and have had bad luck so far*. >> > Could those of you fine list subscribers that have had a positive, >> > enriching experience with installing and using your sound card on your >> > GNU/Linux machine please send me the name of your sound card. Also, if >> > you don't mind, please let me know roughly what it cost you. >[snip]
>> The Creative Ensoniq AudioPCI is well supported and a less expensive >> alternative. I've never had a problem with mine in any OS. I think I paid >> around $25 online. http://www.midiman.com/drivers.htm These guys have OSS drivers, phenomenal specs and professional capabilities. You can get a Delta 44 for $260.oo {midi/24/96} at marsmusic.com, Audiophile cards for a bit less. I think your best bets are to scan: http://www.marsmusic.com http://www.musiciansfriend.com http://sweetwater.com/ and compare them to the charts at OSS and Alsa. Lots of good high quality cards are supported. Lots of folk are starting to put out their own drivers.
