having a little problem with soundfonts

i just reprogrammed my machine after i had a HD crash last week. i was running windows XP, but i decided to use 98..its just more simple to me.
anyway the problem is when i run my sounfont in fruity loops to record into cool edit, i keeps distorting and popping..like it doesnt have enough memory. it works, it just has these anoying pops once in a while in my backing tracks. [img]images/smilies/mad1.gif[/img]
i am running 348MB of sdram. now i never had this problem at all with XP.never. could this have something to do with windows 98? i dont see how.. [img]images/smilies/icon_confused.gif[/img]should i just change back to XP?

[POD GOD]

348 MBs of ram isn't alot when using soundfonts, especially if they are large, high quality ones. This is the case whether you're using XP or 98. I would seriously consider adding more if you can [img]images/smilies/icon_jam.gif[/img]

[Bckwds Traveller]

yeah, add more RAM but also, I'd suggest to go back to XP. Eventually you'll have to....

[TheStorm]

Popping and cracking can be a sign that the ASIO driver buffer is set too low. Unfortunately, I can't tell you how to adjust it without knowing your soundcard (And it's been a looooooong time since I used FL.) Anyway, check if there's a way to modify the ASIO driver config in FL. 384 MB is plenty for most apps, but you'd be happier with 512. (Although I believe that's the most Win98 can handle.)

i got it fixed now...had to reformat again and just reinstalled XP. works fine now. i guess it was some settings with 98 that was causing it. [img]images/smilies/dunno.gif[/img]