Sound Boards: VLSI Songbird
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By Rod Smith (1997-12-26) |
- Songbird by VLSI
Phone:
- 408-922-5155
Fax:
- ??
BBS:
- ??
Web:
e-mail:
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Type:
- Wavetable-capable
OS/2 Drivers:
- ???
Drivers from:
- ???
Boards using this chipset include:
- ???
Comments:
- The VLSI Songbird (aka VL82C829) is a new (as of early 1997) chipset which is touted as being PCI-capable while maintaining compatibility with ISA standards. It's unclear to me whether this means the chipset can be used in PCI and ISA designs, or whether it's a PCI-only chipset that allows for SoundBlaster and/or Business Audio compatibility modes. The VLSI web site also makes no mention of OS/2 support, and my e-mail on the topic has not been acknowledged. If you're interested in a PCI-based sound card with OS/2 support, I suggest you contact VLSI and POLITELY request information on OS/2 drivers for their Songbird product, and information on manufacturers who may be using it.