Still using a built-in soundcard?? Unfortunately, those are made with less than $1 worth of chips for beeps, boops and light gaming (not to mention cheapness for the manufacturer) and NOT quality music production. ASIO4all is a great little hack, but you're still fighting a 40cent soundcard. #1 Rule of Recording: You MUST replace the built-in soundcard. Here's a good guide and tested suggestions that WORK: (you'll want to bookmark and read through all of Tweak's Guide while you're there...) Another good article: Choosing an audio interface -