brandystarbrite wrote: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.
