lockwolf

^Holy shit! I would have never known what interface to buy if it wasn't for that link! THANK YOU!

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tubetime86

So no love for the Fast Tracks from M Audio? Anybody heard of the Blue Icicle?

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chaosmoon

Out of the two you posted earlier, I'd go with the Fast Track. Haven't really heard much about the lower-end Fast Tracks, but the bigger ones are pretty decent. Not a big fan of the Line6 ones.

The Icicle looks like it's only an XLR input. So if you want to DI your bass, you're SOL. The Fast Track includes both an XLR input and a 1/4", so you could either use a mic or plug right in.

tubetime86

Ok, cool thanks! Wasn't expecting a response so soon.

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oneblackened

So, anyone here used 8 inputs at once over USB2? How well did it work?

How about 12 (via ADAT)?

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lockwolf

So, was doing some browsing on interfaces coming out, ran into this: http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/FCA1616.aspx

Either Behringer is going to make one of the best affordable interfaces ever or its going to be a total flop. The rumors are the pres are improved ADA8000s which are pretty damn good. They're going to be $250 when they come out, I may risk it to see how well it works

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oneblackened

USB and Firewire? This could be good, provided the drivers are good.

Save for there only being 4 pres Although considering the price you could just ADAT an ADA8000 or a focusrite Octopre...

Though I think for $1000 the absolute best option for 16 I/O is a Saffire Pro 40 + an Octopre II ADAT'd in.

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lockwolf

Yeah but 4 Pres for $250 with the ability to ADAT in 8 more? You know its going to turn heads. It looks like they're trying to model it after the RME Fireface UFX (At least design wise). For $450, you can have one of these and an ADA8000 and have 12 ins. This is more than enough for a home studio.

Like you said, a lot of it is going to come down to the drivers. Behringer has been making strides to establish themselves as a budget with quality company. Considering I dished out $450 on a pair of Truths which way exceeded my expectations, I'd be willing to risk $250 on the FirePower.

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oneblackened

Me too, assuming the drivers are good!

Seriously I'd kill to have 12 inputs for $450.

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MatrixClaw

Interesting.

Mic pres from a Midas board would be pretty sweet at that price!

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Duncan Gibbons

hi i was wondering if i could buy a cheap sound enhancement processor and use this to connect my guitar to my pc?
one like this one http://www.cashcrusaders.co.za/prod...ods/view/109674

if so what will the sound quality be like??

PLS any advice welcome

Thanks Duncan

lockwolf

^In short, no

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RMB

I want to note that I just bought a new Focusrite Saffire 6 and it now has USB 2.0!!! (not stated on their website yet but the box and USB output say USB 2.0)

This should be a big advantage because of the so called latency issues people on the internet talk about.

Tomorrow I will test the thing!

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I love mine

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Perverockstar69

Can you guys help me out? I started this thread yesterday http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/foru....php?p=30431618

I want to know what would be better for us, a good interface like the Focusrite Liquid Saffire, a multitrack like a Tascam, or a multitrack with a built in interface like the Alesis Multimix 16 USB 2.0?

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ChemicalFire

There's a huge post on Multi trackers amongst the first posts. Pretty sure that ways up the pros and cons of such things.

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Perverockstar69

Well, it leaves me with two options still, an interface or a multitrack with built in interface. Which hybrid multitrack can I get with $900 USD that has good quality inputs like the Focusrite Liquid? We want the best stuff quality/price wise. Alesis? Tascam?

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Jackson DKMGT
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Jim Dunlop CFH
MXR Carbon Copy
Visual Sound Liquid Chorus
Ibanez TS9DX (mods)
Boss BF-2

GaryBillington

I don't have any experience with Alesis, but Tascams kit is very good so I'd always recommend them. I don't think Tascam make a hybrid multitrack DAW / interface, but the 2488 and the DP24 are worth looking at as standalone DAWs.

If it definitely has to be a hybrid, the Zoom R series is the best recommendation.

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Perverockstar69

Yep, it definitely has to be hybrid since we are gonna use midi and plugins (or maybe you can tell me if going to a stand alone interface is a better option).

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Fender PA100
Laney LC15R
Orange PPC212OB
Gibson SG Standard
LTD Viper-500
Jackson DKMGT
Catalinbread Ottava Magus
Jim Dunlop CFH
MXR Carbon Copy
Visual Sound Liquid Chorus
Ibanez TS9DX (mods)
Boss BF-2