Since you deleted Zpak, i dont really remember what it was like now. The mind has a way of blocking out horrific events. :eek: Just kidding, i am certainly in no position to criticize anyone.....and i have no experience with a Toneport connection anyway. I started with a POD as a preamp and it worked great with no issues at all when used with my PC soundcard. (Ive since graduated to a Rocktron Voodoo preamp, but its hooked up the same way (into a mixer) so no issues.) You could pick up a used Pod pretty cheap and use your soundblaster card and have a lot less grief than you are having with your laptop.

My only recording hassle is with VISTA :mad:

btw, the Jan backing track is now posted in a separate thread...a really interesting track this month courtesy of Kevin Taylor