Souncard questions

[limmes]

how much of a loss is it? If you're peaking, at say, -3db in lmms, whats your peak in the new application? I've noticed a slight volume loss in my own files, but always considered that part of the lossy compression.

[abszint]

I think around -6 -7 decibels what is significantly reduced as compared to the standard MP3 tracks. It's very noticeable difference.

[gps2013]

In the pc I used back then there was a soundblaster live soundcard.
With my new pc, I use the onboard sound.

I may be a bit late to answer your question, but............ I can answer these questions.

With my new pc, I use the onboard sound.

What I would suggest, is that if the Onboard Sound Card works well for you. And gives you good quality sound.
Go for it with that.
However, the over use of onboard sound cards, can result in the "onboard sound card degrading over time."
And you "might," even find your motherboard giving problems too. That's the problem with "integrated," chips.
My suggestion, is not to use it too much though.

In the pc I used back then there was a soundblaster live soundcard.

If this is one of those "external non integrated Sound cards, that can also be used as a USB Sound card,"
I'd say pull out that sound card and use it in your "newer PC or Via plug in USB." Lol!

Note: That according to the Lmms Manual Pdf........Lmms can be used with almost any, cheap sound card.
So that explains it all.
If you're on a budget, buy any good quality cheapy Sound Card.
However, Just make sure it's not a Brand that will "konk out," on you to soon.
And make sure, it'll still give you good sound quality, which is most important, when making music.

Soundblaster is a great Soundcard though.

I am happy with the onboard sound, but I can't shake the feeling the sound was a tiny bit better with the soundblaster live.
In lmms It seems, I the hear allot more popping / cracks then before. (with instrument plugins)

Pops and Crackles? Well that explains it all.
External USB Sound Card it is then.

It cant be used as an usb card. Its for a pci slot.

[gps2013]

Have you tried increasing your buffer size to get rid of the pops and crackles?

I will have to try that.

I have been busy with other things, but I might have done this on my old pc.
Youre reply rings a bell somewere.
Thanks