CompuServe Messages

PMJI, John, I know I've got a bit of an axe to gring here but please hear me out. I started carrying the TurtleBeach Sound Cards when the Dealer "cost" was $800. that was almost 3 years ago…that was the original Multisound card. Today's version of the Multisound is the Monterey. This is still the absolute best choice for the Windows/RazorPro/Par Combination, don't take my word for it spend some time on the Turtle Beach Forum and ask around.. I don't know exactly what your particular problems where installing the card but Had you actually been able to install the card and listen to it…..say on a pair of Altec Lansing ACS300.1 you'd understand why there isn't anything that even comes close. I Seriously suggest you try to get in touch with someone at Turtle Beach like Joh Victor 71333,2432 and ask him about how they set up their MIDI mapper, and yes you do generally have to exclude space in your memory manager: For example, my orginal Multisound is at d000 therefore: Device=C:\windows\emm386.exe X=D000-D7ff This Usually works for me. If it still fails, try a new Ram address for the Monterey….Windows MSDE.EXE can help you find a good 32K memory block. A hang up at startup would mean a port conflict, so you may want to try a new port. 3EO is with all four switches to the OFF position on the card. You should have no problem including E000-Efff in you emm386 for an alternate area. Regarding the Monterey….it was not considered an "upgrade" to the MultiSound. It features the new SampleStore technology (wave files as patches) which was introduced with their Maui card. the SampleStore technology allows you to take a WAV file and use it as a MIDI instrument. You are NOT limited to factory-supplied instruments. AND it is User upgradable with standard SIP to 4 megabytes. I'd also like to remind you that Turtle Beach was the First to create a Sound Card that was NOT DMA-based. Have you tried getting through directly to Turtle Beach I suggest faxing them direct at 717-767-6033. If you don't receive satisfactory support call my personal Rep. Steve Calkins at 919-362-0031 at extension #222 and tell him about it. It does disturb me that you can pass judgement on a card you haven't even "Heard" Yet…..Hmmmmmmm Call me Old Fashion But I usually wait until somethings properly installed before I review it. <BG> Murph'