First of all: The problem disappeared when I changed the output setting to 44 khz. Great! But as you said, eriktorbjorn, CD music is sampled in 44 khz, so why should it make a difference?

(Not that it really matters now that the music is in working order)

Thank you so much!

They are encoded in 44khz, yes, and I am using Windows XP. I have not tried to reinstall Scummvm, but I shall try that.

What is the SVN version?

Thanks

EDIT: I have now tried to reinstall the program, but the noise is still there. Guess I'll file a bug report, then

Yes, the noise is there regardless of which mode I run the program in. It sounds almost like the sound of crickets (the insects, not the game).
I hear it both through my internal laptop speakers and when I have my headphones connected

Anyone?

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