First post, by atariangamer
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I'm still in the process of building, but have potentially managed to secure a board with an ISA slot!
I've read quite a lot about the different music options for DOS and early Windows games, and I'm trying to find something I can put into my computer. At the same time, though, I really don't want to spend a ton of money (otherwise I'd just grab a Sound Canvas and be happy!). The other consideration is that I want to load an old version of Fruity Loops or Cubase and use it for midi creation. I currently do this on my Windows 10 PC, but I much preferred the older versions using hardware midi instead of just loading a wavetable in software.
That said, Doom is my primary game I can think of when it comes to MIDI, and most cards I've heard have AWFUL distorted guitar samples. I also want to try out Descent... I will admit I have literally no clue about software wavetable loading under DOS... and will also say that I've had my fill of OPL/FM Synthesis.
So, if you could, list your favorite (decently priced) sound cards based on music quality? Would appreciate.
I work on computers all day, just to come home and play with computers all night.