souncards for laptops

THE FREEEK · Post by **THE FREEEK** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 3:04 pm

Hi. I am yet to purchase Ableton live. I was going to get Logic and use a mac but decided that ableton is probably a better all round package for music production and allows me to by a laptop/pc instead and save a lot of money!! My question is...On top of a standard sony laptop, do I need an additional soundcard, and if so, what is the best route to take. Being a total novice I could really use you guys help.
Thanks!!

koneko · Post by **koneko** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 3:09 pm

you can use Live with the standard sound card of your computer. however, to have more options (inputs/outpusts) and above all quality, you will need either a USB or a Firewire external audio interface. search this forum for "audio interface" and you'll get loads of discussions about it. good luck

dj superflat · Post by **dj superflat** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:11 pm

also depends on whether the PC you end up getting takes cards. if so, that's a good route as well, though they may soon be obsolete (i prefer cards to USB/firewire, but opinions vary on the subject).

koneko · Post by **koneko** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:38 pm

oh.. i mistakenly thought you're up for laptop. i didnt read right.
so indeed, add PCI card as a third option for a PC tower

NYC · Post by **NYC** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:53 pm

How soon will PCI cards be obsolete? Next year? or over the next coupl of years??

Thx.

YILA · Post by **YILA** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:58 pm

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