Wavetable synthesis is the basis of virtually every professional music synthesizer. The DB50XG is compatible with the industry standard: General MIDI (GM). Every GM compatible DOS or Windows game and application will play without any problem on the DB50XG. Exceptional Sound that goes way beyond General MIDI. It's the first daughter board with XG - a major technological advancement developed by Yamaha. XG allows significantly more voices than GM. In total, the DB50XG adds over 548 voices to the 128 standard GM choices. Also allows you to play more voices at once, allowing for greater dramatic impact. Features state-of-the-art Digital Signal Processors (DSP's) that create unprecedented dynamic sounds. For over 100 years, Yamaha has crafted the finest musical instruments and consistently introduced technology that defines the leading edge. The DB50XG and the XG standard are just two of the latest examples.

  The presets sound excellent on most GM files, which can be expected from a Sound Canvas synth. The SCD-15 is a GS-compatible card. It has reverb and chorus, each with eight variations, and while the reverb is excellent, chorus tends to override any stereo positioning.

MPAER Roland SCD-15 and HDM inside.

   Expand your MIDI capabilities with the Cancun FX daughterboard from Turtle Beach. Simply snap it on to your existing sound card to add 64-voices of pro quality wavetable synthesis to your system. Includes over 200 drum sounds, 128 General MIDI voices, 225 variation sounds compatible with General MIDI Level 1 and Roland GS and built-in effects like reverb, chorus, spatializer and EQ.