VTB General FAQs
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General Customer Service
  • Defective product - How Do I return? RMA Procedure
  • Demo version comes up but I paid for it - Activate Demo To Full
  • Demo version Downloaded - Do I Download again to buy it on line?
  • Downloadable program incomplete - download helper software
  • Downloadable Software - Duplicate On-line Orders of the same product
  • Downloadable Software - What do I do if my Computer Crashes?
  • Downloadable Software - What You Purchase
  • Downloading Trouble
  • Error: "Contact Technical Support (ERR-MX)" - License / Copyright
  • Getting Technical Support
  • Licensing for 2 or more computers - Software
  • OEM Voyetra software
  • OEM vs. Retail product
  • On-Line Order - Change of Address - Wrong product - Incorrect info - Tracking info, etc.
  • On-Line Order - Confirmation Email not received
  • On-Line Order - Shopping Cart is Empty after entering all info
  • Product ID - Reinstalling, Updating etc.
  • Product ID / Serial Number - Registration
  • Product ID > Serial Number - Lost
  • Rebates
  • Registering and Unlocking the Software for use - Firewalls, Filtering software etc.
  • Registering and Unlocking the Software for use - More about Firewalls
  • Registration - Internet Connection - How To:
  • Registration: How to Register our software - Step By Step
  • Registry Warning!
  • Replacement CDs
  • Replacement Parts
  • Replacement Parts - Glossary of Cables, Jacks, Plugs etc.
  • RETURN / REFUND POLICY
  • RETURN / REFUND POLICY - Software
  • Shipping Information
  • Technical Support
  • Terms and Conditions of Purchase
  • Upgrade - On Line Upgrade Purchase Difficulty
  • Warranty and End User License
  • Overview / Description / Features / Specs
  • Which Turtle Beach card do I have? - (Chipsets on TB cards)
  • _Discontinued Products
  • 64 bit Drivers & Support
  • Cables - name & size conventions
  • Comparison Chart - Which One? Sound Cards PCI
  • Comparison Chart - Which One? Sound Cards USB
  • Comparisons - Which One? Headphone Series
  • Comparisons - Which One? Video AdvantageŽ Series Comparison Chart
  • DELL - Customers who received a Turtle Beach card with their Dell system
  • Digital Audio vs. MIDI - What's the difference
  • Digital Music File Basics
  • Discontinued Products - Hardware & Software
  • Dolby - setting up surround speakers - Dolby Labs' tutorial
  • Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound -
  • Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound: Digital/Analog - Which One? (Audio Advantage series)
  • Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound - What is?
  • Dolby, AC-3, PCM, Decoding
  • Full Duplex operation in current Turtle Beach Soundcards
  • General Information on Downloading Files
  • How to find files in Windows
  • Legacy Products - Voyetra 8: The original rackmount analog polysynth
  • Microphone - Specs
  • MIDI - General Info link
  • Motherboard Chipsets and Why You Should Care About Them
  • MP3 - What is?
  • Multisound Series legend
  • Order of Connectors - TB ISA / PCI Cards
  • Polyphony vs. Voices - What is?
  • S/PDIF Optical Digital In: What is it meant for?
  • Skype or other Internet Phone apps and Headphones?
  • Sound Cards (PCI & USB) - General FAQ
  • Sound Cards that work well with a Cancun
  • Soundcard choice / Output Comparison
  • USB Port / Hub Compatibility
  • Video Resolution - How to change it (Win 95)
  • VTB General FAQs
  • Which model Turtle Beach Montego is right for me?
  • Which Turtle Beach card do I have? - (Chipsets on TB cards)
  • Windows Legacy Discontinued platforms: Windows 98 and Windows Me support info
  • Installation
  • Product ID / Serial Number - Lost
  • _End-User License Agreement
  • _OEM vs. Retail product
  • Administrator Rights - Windows XP
  • Antivirus Software - Disable Before Installing and if you run into problems
  • BUILT-ON SOUND CARD Removal
  • CD-ROM defective?
  • Disabling built-in sound cards
  • Drivers for older Windows Operating Systems
  • Drivers listed in Device Manager (Win 9x)
  • Error 5009 : 0x8002802b - Install Shield
  • Error: "Can't Write To Temporary Directory" when installing Voyetra software
  • Error: "Contact Technical Support (ERR-MX)" - License / Copyright
  • Error: "Do you want to completely remove the selected Application"
  • Error: "Not Signed Driver or No Digital Signature"
  • Error: "Product ID is invalid"
  • Error: "SetupDLLSetupDLL.cpp"
  • Installation - Windows cannot find files or drivers
  • Installation issue - CD-ROM defective?
  • Installing - How to remove old card before installing new one (Win 3.x)
  • Installing - How to remove old card before installing new one (Win 9x)
  • Installing other Software included on the CD
  • Installing Windows Applications or Hardware tip
  • MIDI Cable Connection Charts (Joystick & USB)
  • Plugs Jacks Connectors
  • Temp directory - What it is and how to check or create one.
  • Trial / Demo version - issues
  • Uninstalling a Windows program - How To
  • Win 95 - Reinstalling Windows Multimedia Services
  • Win 95/98 - How to uninstall TB sound cards properly
  • Windows Update or XP Service Pack 2 Drivers
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Vista and MIDI information
  • Windows Vista Installation
  • Windows Vista Quirks (some of them) - Audio Mixer - MIDI Not Available
  • Windows Vista Support for current & discontinued products
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Compatibility
  • Chipset Info / Recommended Performance Updates - PCI Cards
  • Compatibility with new 64 bit platforms: Hardware, Drivers, Windows XP x64
  • Dual CPU (SMP)
  • eMachines
  • S/PDIF - Connection and 'handshake locking' w. 3rd-Party Digital Devices
  • SoundMAX HD Audio chipset onboard issue
  • Windows Operating Systems in other Languages
  • Configure / Use
  • CD Audio Cable Pinouts
  • Legacy soundcards in new PC configurations
  • Manuals
  • MIDI - 101 - Setup for Internal Playback & External MIDI Keyboard Synth
  • MIDI - how do I connect my MIDI keyboard to my computer? (Advanced)
  • MIDI - how do I connect my MIDI keyboard to my computer? (step-by-step)
  • MIDI - Newbie Issue 1
  • MIDI - Newbie Issue 2 - 'MIDI Monitor' Testing Utility
  • MIDI - Newbie Issue 3 - Driver?
  • MIDI - What about it?
  • MIDI interfaces - Standard vs. USB
  • MIDI interfaces - USB
  • MIDI To Wave Conversion (Mixdown - Making a Mixdown)
  • MIDI To Wave Conversion (Mixdown - Making a Mixdown) in detail explanation
  • Multiple Sound Cards - How do I choose between them in Windows 3.1?
  • PnP and non PnP cards
  • SCSI ID Numbers - How to Set
  • Speakers - No Sound
  • Speakers positioning
  • Volume Level change on reboot
  • Win 95 - How to change resource settings
  • Win 95 - Restoring Default File Associations
  • Win NT - Setting Task Priority
  • Troubleshooting
  • Audio - Full-duplex requires two free DMA channels.
  • Audio - Recording and avoiding pops and clicks (Win 9x)
  • Daughterboard - no sound
  • DirectX - Troubleshooting
  • Error 1628 "Failed to complete script based install"
  • Error code 5009:ox8002802b
  • Error: "An error occurred during the data move:-623"
  • Error: "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT
  • Error: "Cannot find SHELL.DLL"
  • Error: "Cannot Open MIDI In" or "MIDI Input device not installed"
  • Error: "Do you want to completely remove the selected Application"
  • Error: "Incompatible version of the RPC Stub"
  • Error: "ISINST30 Caused a General Protection Fault" with Mswheel.exe
  • Error: "Notation Font not installed" - SPW Font
  • Error: "The specified device is in use, wait until it is free and try again"
  • Error: "The system file not suitable for running MS-DOS & MS Windows applications"
  • Error: "unable to install InstallShield scripting runtime: 1607
  • Error: "Unknown PCI Device"
  • Error: "Wave Device Is Busy"
  • Error: ISSET_SE (GPF)
  • Error: Msvcirt.dll File Is Linked to Missing Export Msvcrt.dll (Q296551)
  • Force Feedback Joysticks and MIDI (conflict)
  • Games -
  • Games - Troubleshooting - What to check first
  • GPF error - what is it?
  • Ground Loops - Hum coming through speakers or headphones
  • Instruments Do Not Sound The Same - MIDI
  • IRQ 9 causes ISA sound card not to work
  • IRQ usage by PCs
  • IS-20 set errors when installing software
  • Joystick - Force Feedback and MIDI (in detail)
  • Joystick/Gamepad reports: "Not Connected"
  • Latency
  • MIDI - can't play downloaded MIDI files (Win 3.1)
  • MIDI - Delayed Sound "MS GS Wavetable SW Synth"
  • MIDI - I downloaded some MIDI files and I cannot hear them
  • MIDI - when I play my external keyboard, the program doesn't see the MIDI input
  • MIDI Input problem - No MIDI In
  • MIDI Latency
  • MIDI Output problem - No MIDI Out
  • Missing Multimedia Services (MCI devices)
  • MMSYSTEM Error Messages
  • No sound
  • No Sound - General
  • On board Audio causes problems - Realtek ALC 850
  • PCI Conflicts - general - BIOS
  • Recording - I can't seem to record audio with AudioStation32
  • Resource Conflicts - resolving - Win 3.1
  • Resource Conflicts - resolving - Win 95
  • Resource Conflicts - resolving - Win NT 4.0
  • Static/Popping/Crackling noises
  • Troubleshooting - If All Else Fails! - Hardware
  • Troubleshooting - Uninstall and reinstall in a different PCI slot
  • Troubleshooting 1
  • Troubleshooting Playback Problems
  • Troubleshooting sound problems in Windows 95
  • Troubleshooting tips for improved digital audio performance
  • Troubleshooting Tips for PCI Turtle Beach cards
  • USB Gaming Keyboard/Mouse + SRM = USB Controller Bandwidth Exceeded
  • USB to USB Keyboard - instead of Standard (Round 5-pin Din) MIDI In/Out connectors
  • Win 95 - How to create a system summary report
  • Win 95 Tips
  • Win 9x - Upgrading motherboard? Reinstall Windows
  • Windows Update and Turtle Beach Sound Card Drivers
  • Winhlp32 Help Files - How to open in Windows Vista
  • Power Tips
  • Audio to MIDI ?
  • AudioView 32 - Optimizing (step by step)
  • Cable Guide
  • CD Burning - Getting Best Results (Windows 95/98)
  • Connections - How do I connect my guitar amp directly to my sound card?
  • Creating audio CDs
  • DC Coupling vs. AC Coupling
  • Digital Audio - Sampling Rates
  • Digital Audio 24/96
  • Digital Audio concepts
  • DVD Regions
  • How do I convert wave files to MIDI tracks?
  • How To: Disable Unwanted Services in Windows - Advanced
  • InstallShield Updater service: How To Turn It Off
  • MIDI - NRPN Non Registered Parameters
  • MIDI - what is MIDI Mapper? (Win 3.1)
  • MIDI concepts
  • MIDI Mapper (Win 3.1)
  • MS API: "Wavoutsetpitch" support - Advanced
  • Notating Acoustic Instruments?
  • Notation - UK to American notation terminology
  • Recording LP Phonograph Records & Cassette Tapes to .WAV file for CD burning 1
  • Recording LP Phonograph Records & Cassette Tapes to .WAV file for CD burning 2
  • Recording LP phonograph records to .WAV file for CD burning (FAQ) Advanced
  • Recording your material for music production 101 for Dummies! How To
  • S/PDIF - how to use
  • S/PDIF - Recording from DAT or MiniDisc to hard disk (Windows 95/98)
  • S/PDIF - type of cable
  • S/PDIF - what is?
  • S/PDIF - What Is?
  • Sampling
  • SCSI - Quick Glossary of Terms
  • USB (Universal Serial Bus) - throughput considerations
  • Vtray - How to customize the menu of the Voyetra tray icon
  • Win 95 - What entries should be in the startup files - autoexec.bat, config.sys
  • Win XP - Unsigned driver preferences - Set Up - How To
  • 3rd Party
  • 3rd Party
  • Connecting my Computer to my Stereo - How to:
  • Drivers for Alternative PC Operating Systems
  • Joystick - Force Feedback - MIDI port address settings for Force functionality
  • Joystick - Force Feedback - Obtaining a Serial Adapter
  • Joystick - Sidewinder 3D Pro - What is the switch for & analog mode setup
  • Mic - Echoing problems - Feedback!
  • Mic - my "pro" Mic does not work
  • Mic - Upgrade?
  • Mic level setting in "Dragon Naturally Speaking"
  • Mic Recording Setup
  • Mics - types of microphones
  • Mics and voice recognition software
  • Multiple Sound Systems
  • Music related Web links
  • Optical Digital Out and Boston Acoustics BA735 Speaker System
  • Reveal drivers (not supported by VTB)
  • S/PDIF - Word Clock - Master / Slave synch - Advanced - Sample Rate explanation
  • S/PDIF - Word Clock - Master / Slave synchronization - Advanced
  • Skype - Selecting the USB Phone in Skype
  • SNG - Sequencer Plus format support
  • SysEx - documentation on hex values - Advanced
  • SysEx info - Advanced
  • Temp directory - How to Empty / Delete
  • Traktor DJ
  • Unzipping files - how to unzip/extract files
  • Useful Items for Computer Audio setups available from RADIO SHACK
  • Visual problems - Flickering, Grainy Picture etc.
  • Windows MIDI Watch
  • Yamaha UX16 USB MIDI interface
  • Patches / Apps / Utilities
    Size Date Description
    1khz30seconds.mp3 480653 5/9/2008 1kHz30seconds.mp3
    livemix.zip 166280 4/29/1999 PC Mixer for DoPro with SB Live | You need this ONLY if you use the SB Live and your DoPro is older than 1/1/2000
    vctl.dll 112672 4/8/1998 Version 1.70 of vctl.dll | If needed, it should be copied in the C:\Windows\System folder replacing the older version
    FAQ Text
    Size Date Description
    8909999.txt 569510 7/1/2008 FAQ sheet.
    canfx_9x.exe 57533 8/25/1999 WINDOWS 9x, ME | Self-extracting executable: "Cancun Effects Editing" mini-tutorial in HTML format (includes example MIDI file)
    canfx_nt.exe 57550 8/25/1999 WINDOWS NT 4.0 | Self-extracting executable. "Cancun Effects Editing" mini-tutorial in HTML format (includes example MIDI file)
    digrec9x.exe 792921 8/25/1999 WINDOWS 9x, ME | Self-extracting executable: "Digital Audio Basics" mini-tutorial in HTML format (includes example Audio files)
    digrecnt.exe 792938 8/25/1999 WINDOWS NT 4.0 | Self-extracting executable: "Digital Audio Basics" mini-tutorial in HTML format (includes example Audio files)
    midihook.mpg 1636096 2/8/1999 MPEG video showing how to connect your MIDI keyboard
    record95.zip 13126 11/27/1996 Audio Recording in Windows 95 - tips and techniques
    studio9x.exe 220210 8/25/1999 WINDOWS 9x, ME | Self-extracting executable: "Home Studio Recording Basics" mini-tutorial in HTML format
    studiont.exe 220227 8/25/1999 WINDOWS NT 4.0 | Self-extracting executable: "Home Studio Recording Basics" mini-tutorial in HTML format