If you want to get the very best from your computer's sound system, you need a high-resolution soundcard with the power to handle all kinds of Digital Audio.

The Terratec Audio-System EWX 24/96 soundcard has a lot of software features normally found only on much more expensive units.

The real difference is the AudioSystem EWX 24/96 enables music to be played directly from the hard drive.

To cope with the data needed, the card creates a sampler with a gigantic memory capacity.

A special EWX 24/96 edition includes FruityLoops Express, an easy-to-use musical composition tool with electronic drums, synthesizer, and effects processor.

A comprehensive software package complements the hardware features.

Steinberg's sample editor WaveLab Lite, Musicmatch Jukebox and Emagic's audio/ midi sequencer MicroLogic Fun are also included, with a full version of GigaSampler LE from Nemesys.

This software turns your PC into a professional-quality music sampler with support for sounds in GIG, WAV and AKAI formats.

Digital musicians will enjoy exploring the features, whether using the card for CD recording, vinyl restoration, working with sequenc-ers or simply making music on the PC.

The EWX 24/96 delivers a high-quality digital product with the minimum of fuss.

The card needs to be installed and configured but this is relatively easy.

Having removed the top of the computer, remove your old sound card and insert the EWX 24/96 in its place.

If your computer does not have a sound card, find a suitable slot and press the new card into place. Software installation is pretty straightforward following the onscreen instructions.

In addition to the analog stereo input and outputs (RCA, cinch) there are also optical digital input and output (TOS link) for all standard formats up to 24Bit and 96kHz.

Price: £149
Contact: 0118 9821612
Feel good factor: 7 out of 10.