god no - please don't get a soundblaster live.. urrrggghhhhhh...

right if you're serious about making music you'll need to change your os. you'll need win xp or 2000 - 98se is ok though.

i'd then recommend a delta 10/10.. although there's quite a few i'd recommend actually... let me know your budget...

but then again there's so many factors you have to consider. the motherboard must be right, the graphics card etc etc...

actually, i've just fixed up a whole computer for a friend, designed and tested by music specialists, guaranteed and with serious support for 1000 quid (that's without music progs though but hey, there's ways and means for educational purposes ;-] hehee..)

i can do the same for you if you wish...

ps i checked a track of yours on your site - it's a great start. you really have to get into this j. take the plunge and get a proper system if you can...