jedipunk
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Any feedback on the Line 6 UX1 audio interface.
Just wondering if anyone is using the Line6 UX1 Audio interface. I want to change my Audio interface to a line 6 one and the UX1 is in my price range. My dilema is this.
I love using Line 6 POD farm (which I purchased a couple of months ago, I have a line 6 GX)
So at the moment for me to use the POD farm I first have to load up Sonar with my E-Mu 0202 Audio interface and then after its all loaded then plug in my GX. So i want to eliminate this problem of having to plug so many devices in. Just wondering if any one is using the line 6 UX1 and what are the pro's or con's of having one. i have read up about it on the line 6 website, but would like some feedback from somebody who has actually used it. Cheers and thanks in advance.
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Beagle
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RE: Any feedback on the Line 6 UX1 audio interface.
2009/03/21 09:40:54
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hi jedi - I don't have the UX1, but I see a possible problem with using it for you - the Behringer B-1 is a condensor mic and requires phantom power, but the UX1 does not have phantom power available on it. it's also only 1 input, so using your guitar AND a mic is impossible.
however, your current set up, the EMU0202 doesn't have phantom power either, so how do you use your B-1?
also - I hope you're not thinking of trying to use the 0202 AND the UX1 at the same time - they have different clocks and trying to use them at the same time for more inputs will cause synch problems - your tracks will drift away from each other.
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jedipunk
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RE: Any feedback on the Line 6 UX1 audio interface.
2009/03/21 10:14:44
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No I wont be using the two audio interfaces at the same time, would be replacing the E-Mu with the line 6 UX1. I run the B-1 through a mixer with Phantom power before the audio interface, so no problem there.
Well for using a guitar and mic at the same time, shouldnt be a problem, because i only record one or the other, one instrument at a time. Ive thought of the UX2, but i dont know if I can get it within my price range. I also have a Shure SM57, which i have just acquired (dynamic microphone), so would be using that a lot too. Thanks for the concern Beagle and the response. cheers. Aprreciated.
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RE: Any feedback on the Line 6 UX1 audio interface.
2009/03/21 14:31:01
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I used my UX2 as my main interface for a while. Had numerous driver issues. Now it's just a dongle for the Gearbox/PodFarm plugs and a toy for jamming.
Without having much experience with E-MU interfaces, my guess is that their driver design is better, or at least more compatible with SONAR.
Sven
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cityrat
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RE: Any feedback on the Line 6 UX1 audio interface.
2009/03/24 13:13:49
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Get the Toneport Silver from Musicians Friend or AudioMidi for $99, and use it as a direct box. These older series are different than the GX: the have 1/4 audio outs, a pad, and a direct out on the back. You still have to have the USB connected to use the software as a dongle, but not for audio. Then get (for free) the Pod **PLATINUM** software DL from Line6. http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Line-6-?sku=706520 http://line6.com/news/general/714 
post edited by cityrat - 2009/03/24 13:21:53
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jedipunk
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RE: Any feedback on the Line 6 UX1 audio interface.
2009/03/24 17:18:07
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Cheers thanks for that will check it out. this seems what I would be looking for, This is very helpful. only thing is i live in Australia so I might try at my local music shop before searching the net. But thanks for the info. ORIGINAL: cityrat
Get the Toneport Silver from Musicians Friend or AudioMidi for $99, and use it as a direct box. These older series are different than the GX: the have 1/4 audio outs, a pad, and a direct out on the back. You still have to have the USB connected to use the software as a dongle, but not for audio.
Then get (for free) the Pod **PLATINUM** software DL from Line6.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Line-6-?sku=706520
http://line6.com/news/general/714
post edited by jedipunk - 2009/03/24 17:52:16
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jedipunk
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RE: Any feedback on the Line 6 UX1 audio interface.
2009/03/25 06:44:42
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Thank you so much Cityrat, that did the trick. Purchased the Gearbox Silver bundle plugin (which did include the DI interface) today. Free POD Farm Platinum upgrade for free. I opened up a new project in Soanr, recorded 3 guitar tracks running POD FARM in standalone mode, CPU Never ran over 5%, in the past when i was using the Line 6 GX as a dongle and using POD Farm as a plugin in the CPU would run at 30%+. Really appreciate the advice. Cost me $175 in Australian dollars (Haggled them down $25) but considering it would have cost a lot more to buy the ilok version or POD Farm platinum by its self, Saved me alot of money, Cheers and much appreciated. ORIGINAL: cityrat
Get the Toneport Silver from Musicians Friend or AudioMidi for $99, and use it as a direct box. These older series are different than the GX: the have 1/4 audio outs, a pad, and a direct out on the back. You still have to have the USB connected to use the software as a dongle, but not for audio.
Then get (for free) the Pod **PLATINUM** software DL from Line6.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Line-6-?sku=706520
http://line6.com/news/general/714
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cityrat
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RE: Any feedback on the Line 6 UX1 audio interface.
2009/03/25 11:41:20
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