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Kevin P. Kevin P.
Published on 08/30/06 at 11:36
I needed a new sound card for beginners all costs in the computer music, both used to the sound card and creative quality of his irrprochable (I know I'm frmir more with a phrase, but my avi ...), so I chose the last bb in the firm, the X-Fi.

My config: PIV 2.66 ghz, 512mb ram 80 gb hard disk 1 (yes, my pc has several years).

I use Cubase SE EWQLSO with gold.

I had no incompatibility So why put a bad mark?

UTILIZATION

Installation is no problem although a bit long (+ - 20 minutes in my case). In total 382 MB of installed software which trs few are really useful. Only a small "X-Fi Splash" (small 3D video of ten seconds) as dmo to test "his poustouflant" card, the rest is download on the site Creative (including a program-install-player demo creative ... yet).

on this point, say anything, the sound is fantastic, "24-bit Crystalizer" (amliorateur sound of an mp3) is quite effective, not great either, I am satisfied he is the main ^ ^

Another good point, the cms-3d that emulates the multi-channel sound through headphones is pretty impressive and good quality.

One point that I find dcevant, it is the modes. The transitions from one mode to another is slow and wondering what audio applications are beaten. This is really stupid ... and then often a bug, the passage does not want to do or I end up with a rotten with her as the only way to reboot ... I have to switch between all the time "entertainment" and "Fast Fashion Music" is pnible .... Fortunately, the gameplay does not interest me
This is one of the default one that I found this card. I am satisfied plutt

I put 8 for the modes c **

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?

Yes, I have not had any problem with, it's stupid but creative in this regard, it lucky or there is none. I have many friends who have as a creative sound card, never had a problem with and are satisfied, on the other hand, I have contacts in MSN which is the opposite problem my driver, his jumping, latency .... then o is the problem? I know you our answer ...

- Are they often put day?

for now there was only one update. I have no problem so why ask for more? That said, we know for its creative drivers ....

- What software do you use most often?

cubase EWQLSO with gold and some freeware

- What you get lag?

5 ms prs little, I'm glad trs.

- How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment?

in terms of reading, I have never ben in t-of-the track of a score, no problem of this ct. For the record, I never recorded several tracks simultanment always a time ...

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

This will make 2 months.

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The +: the sound latency.
the -: modes, which are completely useless and make me lose Whereas a time.

- How do you report qualitprix?

for the "low end" (xtreme music) I find it pretty good, for against the versions are too suprieurs Chres for what is more (watch the X-ram is only available for last two models).
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

for her yes, although the card is particulirement axis of games and it's not a good forcment.

my overall rating: 9 / 10