First post, by Der Kuenringer
Need some help.
I'm looking for a soundcard with all of the following requirements, if it exists:
1.) true Yamaha OPL2/OPL3 core (including repro cards) or ESS ESFM-based chip (anything from ES1688 up to ES1938 Solo-1)
2.) full Sound Blaster Pro compatibility
3.) without the hanging note / midi bug
4.) S/PDIF digital out (with or without modding), including for the OPL/ESFM music
5.) ISA -or- PCI with SB-link/PC-PCI (connectors or header)
So far, the earliest model with an ESS chip & digital out (out-of-the-box) that i found was an ESS Allegro (ES1989S), so that wont work for me.
And then there's the AWE32 CT3900 & CT3980 for OPL, but they both have the hanging note bug...
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