My motherboard includes a SoundMax chip, which delivers basic sound features but not much.

Since i have a MIDI-keyboard and want to get into audio-design, i bought a better soundcard: SoundBlaster Audigy SE. I know it's not the best card out there, but it supports 5.1 surround on vista, and it does more than an average onboard sound-device does.

One day, when i have more money, i'll buy a SoundBlaster X-fi XtremeMusic. It has ASIO 2.0 and MANY advanced options. :razz: