Rikki & Fran, I knew it would only be a matter of time to get it all to work. I would just like to take this opportunity to point out that the following can resolve distortion or quality issues:

* If the latency is set to high for what the soundcard can handle can lead to distortion. You should try for latency of 10ms or less for live performance. If you use a separate wavetable for the accompaniment you might beable to use latency that is higher then 10ms but the lead/melody voices will need to be that or less.

* The latency set in forte should be the same as that set by your soundcard software. Sometimes soundcards do not come with such software.

* Audio level produced by your software can be set to high and result in distortion. In forte you can set the overall audio levels as well as for individual moduls.

* Audio levels leaving your soundcard can be set to high for your preamp/amp.

With a professional level external soundcard you will realize the following:

Lower distortion
Lower noise
Higher dynamic range
Better/more features

I hope this helps.

[This message has been edited by Frank L. Rosenthal (edited 08-24-2004).]