Sound card use

[abc555]

Hello there,
I have a (musical) keyboard that I plug in via USB in Ableton I have a latency of 30ms using built in motherboard sound. If I get a sound card will the audio, from the keyboard, even though it is plugged in via usb be processed in the sound card not the built in motherboard sound.
If so then what is a good sound card, for under £25 that is PCI, that will reduce latency significantly.
One thing to note is the motherboard was £40 so the motherboard sound will not be hard to beat!
Thanks.

 

[Ubrales]

You are on the right track (no pun intended).

Plug in the speakers to the sound card and make sure you disable the on-board sound. Yes, overall you will definitely improve the sound performance but I cannot tell by how much precisely.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132053 - This card has good reviews.

 

[abc555]

Okay thanks for that.
I'm guessing with the onboard sound disabled then the computer would be forced to use the sound card.
Can you find me one for even cheaper though?
Thanks

 

[abc555]

You are on the right track (no pun intended).

Plug in the speakers to the sound card and make sure you disable the on-board sound. Yes, overall you will definitely improve the sound performance but I cannot tell by how much precisely.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132053 - This card has good reviews.

Sorry forgot to say it has to be PCI not PCI-E

 

[mickypheonix]

Hi abc555
Yes purchase a soundcard , your audio will be way better with a dedicated sound card ,
the sound will certainly be processed by the soundcard way better than your onboard audio leaving it for dead.
with a limited budget this will work fine for you for £12.00 and free delivery

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Sound-Blaster-Channel-Surround/dp/B003AHC5SK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1398002454&sr=8-5&keywords=pci+sound+card

 

[Ubrales]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132020

Priced right!

More here: http://www.newegg.com/Sound-Cards/Category/ID-36

 

[abc555]

Hi abc555
Yes purchase a soundcard , your audio will be way better with a dedicated sound card ,
the sound will certainly be processed by the soundcard way better than your onboard audio leaving it for dead.
with a limited budget this will work fine for you for £12.00 and free delivery

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Sound-Blaster-Channel-Surround/dp/B003AHC5SK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1398002454&sr=8-5&keywords=pci+sound+card

Thanks this looks very good and supports asio.
But on the description it says this: "Asynchronous digital audio buffer to provide accurate timing, the minimum number of jitter"
Does this mean there will be more latency due to the buffer?
Thanks

 

[mickypheonix]

not sure about the latency but i think that will work for you ok

 

[abc555]

Okay thanks il give it a try.
ThankYou everyone for your submissions.

 

[mickypheonix]

you are welcome , i hope it all goes well for you