thank you very much for your hints.
Actually, it seems I've done something wrong
when compiling the soundmodem driver. I'll have to go and check the
settings there once again.
> the irqs were the only thing i had to change from default
> just use the ess1868's defaults irq 5 and mpu401 to 7
> dont use soundblaster mpu 401... actually i see no need to compile in
> midi..
The Linux Sound driver works well with MIDI files on my ESS1868. Sometimes
it seems they sound even better than under windows :-) .
> i use the same computer for playing mp3's and have excellent quality
> the soundmodem is sweet as gold if you compile it correctly
>
I'll have a look at my .config settings in /usr/src/linux, guess I forgot
something.
Cheers
Gerd