Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The Sound Blaster PCI 128 is a version of the Ensoniq AudioPCI (Creative bought Ensoniq). They are available for low prices, shunned by the Retro PC Community it seems. I believe they deserve some love and attention with Sound Blaster 16 compatibility, General MIDI support and some nifty features!
🛠Resources ðŸ›
Joseph's Driver CD (this might work for you): vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=2213&menustate=0
PCICFG: https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~ralf/files.html
Windows Web Installer and DOSDRV as shown in video: philscomputerlab.com/sound-blaster-pci-128.html
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0:00 Intro
0:40 Sound Blaster 16
1:20 General MIDI
2:33 Our sponsor PCBWay
2:57 SPDIF and redbook CDDA
3:30 No FM synth
3:54 The card
5:30 Windows setup
10:41 Awesome documentation
12:51 Driver settings
15:43 2MB vs 4MB vs 8MB Waveset
17:55 DOS setup
20:28 Redbook CDDA over IDE
24:10 SPDIF in DOS
24:54 Summary and conclusion
This video is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.com
The Sound Blaster PCI 128 is a version of the Ensoniq AudioPCI (Creative bought Ensoniq). They are available for low prices, shunned by the Retro PC Community it seems. I believe they deserve some love and attention with Sound Blaster 16 compatibility, General MIDI support and some nifty features!
🛠Resources ðŸ›
Joseph's Driver CD (this might work for you): vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=2213&menustate=0
PCICFG: https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~ralf/files.html
Windows Web Installer and DOSDRV as shown in video: philscomputerlab.com/sound-blaster-pci-128.html
💙 Consider supporting me 💙 Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links. I receive a small commission when you make a purchase. There are no additional costs to you.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/PhilsComputerLab
Make a PayPal donation: paypal.me/PhilsComputerLab
Buy cheap DRM free games on GOG: adtr.co/es2hz1
Buy parts on Amazon: amzn.to/3fvz8sg
Buy parts on AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFiZ7u1
Buy used parts on eBay: ebay.us/bKzLAW
0:00 Intro
0:40 Sound Blaster 16
1:20 General MIDI
2:33 Our sponsor PCBWay
2:57 SPDIF and redbook CDDA
3:30 No FM synth
3:54 The card
5:30 Windows setup
10:41 Awesome documentation
12:51 Driver settings
15:43 2MB vs 4MB vs 8MB Waveset
17:55 DOS setup
20:28 Redbook CDDA over IDE
24:10 SPDIF in DOS
24:54 Summary and conclusion
