Other features of the FORTISSIMO include the previously mentioned EAX and A3D 1.0 support in software, a Yamaha YMF744 DSP audio processor, a Yamaha XG built-in synthesizer with 2MB of memory, a MIDI output, and a game/MIDI port, and an internal S/PDIF in. To fill in the cracks, here's the spec list:
Slot type PCI
DSP (Audio Processor) Yamaha YMF744 Engine
Audio Quality 16-bit, mono/stereo 4kHz to 48kHz
True full duplex Playback and capture with
different sampling rate
Audio Format Support
Microsoft DirectSound 3D hardware accelerator
EAX, A3D 1.0 and Sensaura Interactive Positioning
on 2 or 4 speakers or headphones
DirectMusic hardware accelerator
Legacy audio compatibility provides support for
older DOS games
Accelerates Microsoft DirectSound in hardware
Compatible with Sound Blaster Pro, DirectInput
DownLoadable Sound (DLS) level-1 Connection
MIDI Support Yamaha XG built-in synthesizer with 2MB MIDI
hardware wavetable
GM (General MIDI), GS (General Standard) and
Yamaha XG compatible
128-voice polyphony (including 64 hardware)
676 instrument sounds and 21 drum kits
Effects: reverb, chorus
Input Mic-In
Stereo Line-In
Digital game port/MIDI MPU401 UART port
Internal CD-audio connector
Output
2 independent stereo outputs to connect 4 speakers
S/PDIF Digital output with optical connector
(optical cable not supplied).
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