Steve's analysis of the X-Fi Elite Pro focusses on the end-user experience and here, for those who want it, is a brief explanation of some of the key technical aspects of Creative's new X-Fi audio ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. I love pocket DACs. These Digital-to-Analog gizmos combine ...

While the traditional discrete sound card has largely become a niche product for enthusiasts and hardware obsessives, ...

Discrete sound cards have largely been replaced by onboard audio, but Creative says its new Audigy FX Pro is a 'clear upgrade for modern desktop audio.' ...

With Super X-Fi and multi-core DSP technology the Sound Blaster Katana SE is designed to deliver great gaming audio at a reasonable price. With versatile connectivity options, the Sound Blaster Katana ...

Recap: Hoo founded Creative Technology (known as Creative Labs in the US) in mid-1981 but it wouldn't be until near the end of the decade before the company's dedicated audio processing card, the ...