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Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1? I have sight set on maudio fasttrack because its all i can afford at moment, and also because it comes with protools LE which Ive wanted to check out for while now. Is the fasttrack work ok with producer, or does cakewalk recommend another one?.. Also I have AMD chip in my notebook.. is that bad? (for recording i mean)?
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/03/27 22:32:10
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pqowieuryt
Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1? I have sight set on maudio fasttrack because its all i can afford at moment, and also because it comes with protools LE which Ive wanted to check out for while now. Is the fasttrack work ok with producer, or does cakewalk recommend another one?.. Also I have AMD chip in my notebook.. is that bad? (for recording i mean)?
thanks
Well, the beauty of a DAW like SONAR is that it SHOULD work with nearly all of the interfaces out there. There's a wide variety of interfaces available depending on what you're trying to do, so it's impossible to recommend one without knowing more about what you want to do with it. The FastTrack should work fine, unless you want to record a full band with a full set of drum mics, etc. You might not get minimum possible latency with it, but it should be OK. The AMD processor should also be fine, unless it's an older processor without the horsepower to run X1. Good Luck, John
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pqowieuryt
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/03/27 22:36:00
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I wont be using for full band, only track by track recording myself. I forgot to say that thats the other reason im leaning toward fastrack, it has 1 xlr with phantom, and 1 1/4 ".. thats all i need. My notebook is new, with windows 7 and has 2gig ram, and AMD proc, but ill be upgrading to 4gig.. thanks for the reply
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/03/27 23:10:10
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/03/27 23:11:40
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make sure the fast track drivers are updated too..i believe they just updated..talk to some who have the fast track with x1..i didnt have luck here with it.but you might.
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/03/27 23:39:54
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lexicon makes some good inexpensive stuff and its win7 64 bit goo to go. I have a lamda for portable stuff and its rock solid with the new drivers.
hope that helps, btw im running x1b on a cure duo w 2 gigs an the processor is no where near recommended with no problems. Thats not my main machine though, just the laptop portable rig. so im not doing like 50 tracks or anthing like that 8-16 max.
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/03/28 07:09:02
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pqowieuryt
Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1? I have sight set on maudio fasttrack because its all i can afford at moment, and also because it comes with protools LE which Ive wanted to check out for while now. Is the fasttrack work ok with producer, or does cakewalk recommend another one?.. Also I have AMD chip in my notebook.. is that bad? (for recording i mean)?
thanks
Cakewalk used to publish a list of recommended audio interfaces. I've had a look for it just now, and can't find it. Maybe they don't publish that list anymore?
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/03/28 08:18:59
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ii asked this question to cakewalk on there tech support(phone support)i was dissapointed that the ones they recomended were are cakewalk products...there are plenty that work very wekk,but some are not compatible with windows 7 64 bit
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/03/28 10:10:50
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Hi all,i'm very happy owner of Focusrite Saffire 26 io.For your rig my advice is Focusrite Saffire Pro DSP 24 with VRM for Studio Monitoring emulation.
I use w7 and my Saffire is great with latency and sweet with rec,it works with very musical preamp.
Good choice!!!
Roby
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/03/28 10:42:45
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Don't get a fast track I brought a fast track for my son and tt was a big mistake. The Fast track doesn't allow you to use all of the inputs at the same time without making adjustments to the settings.
I use a firepod and I am about to sell it and obtain a Roland Octa-Capture.
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 11:52:30
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I've heard very good things about the Roland Octa-capture. Very low latency drivers, plays well with X1. When I get another, it will the the octa-capture.
Julien
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 11:58:47
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> See your note book has the Stugots ..to do digital audio
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 12:33:21
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I was running S7PE on a Dell Demension 5100 with a P4 2.8G chip and 1G or RAM 5200 HD
I never tried to run a bunch of plugs or a ot of tracks, usually a drum loop track a couple of guitar tracks, bass track, one synth.... not a problem. You'll be surprised what a computerwill do. I did go into administrative tools/services and shut down a LOT of processes. You can look up Windows 7 tweaks or XP tweaks to see what to temporarily shut down... but I don't think it matters nearly as much in W7 as it did in XP... I don't even bother to shut off Norton now because it behaves when things are running, at leastyou need to set your computer for best performance and for programs to have priority.
Just try it. I used a Tascam US-122 and a Line6 UX-2 with no problems for one or two inputs at once. I mostly used MME drivers and the direct monitoring afforded by either interface so I did nt have to worry about latency... when recording audio tracks with a direct monitor latency is not a concern... recording with soft synths, latency is an issue to consider.
If you have to get a new computer... well it no longer costs an arm and a leg to get what you need... mabye ony a toe.
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 12:58:29
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I have an E-mu 1212m. Works great. Uses ASIO drivers for very low latency. Has direct monitoring too Best of all it's well below $200 has lots of inputs and outputs 2x2 analog and 8x8 digital and you can use them together !! has very high sample rates (with reduced digital i/o) if you need that. plus you can buy an audio dock for about $350 xtra with 8x8 analog inputs with 2 preamps and headphone outs too.
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 18:10:15
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Folks, I am currently using an antique EMU 404 PCI card, using Vista 64 drivers because none exist for Windows 7. It is OK. I also purchased an Edirol UA-25 EX a couple of years ago, to use with my HP Pavillion laptop, but never used it once I realized it wasn't US 2.0. I'm thinking about selling it on EBay, but I was wondering what type of external MIDI and Microphone external interface is most recommended these days?
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 18:20:47
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The Octa is great! And not a bad price either.
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 18:58:31
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Thanks, but the Octa is WAAY out of my price range. Anything closer to $2-300.00?
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 20:25:51
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rfdillon
Thanks, but the Octa is WAAY out of my price range. Anything closer to $2-300.00?
For that price range, can we assume you're recording just yourself (IOW, you won't need 8 mic pres going simultaneously)? If you have one of the "good" firewire connections, the Presonus FireStudio Mobile is a nice choice ($300). Or, if you still have a PCI slot (and don't need portability) you can go with the Echo Gina 3G ($279).
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 21:16:42
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make sure you find an interface windows 7 ready..i wouldnt be worried as much sonar as i would be it playing nice with windows 7..focusrite saffire 6 usb has two xlr's 2 guitar 1/4..and midi in out..and it plays nice..also the award winning pre amps are nice..thats what i use now.i run windows 7 64 bit 4 gig of ran i3 processor.
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 22:25:01
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TC Konnekt 6 - desktop, firewire, one preamp/line, one line (as per your specs). With the latest drivers it works well. great sound - conversion is better than the price and preamp is good. $200.
OhHey had a post looking for something similiar - do a search and see if he has any comments on another unit he bought (can't remember which one).
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/03 23:10:12
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/04 03:55:55
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Sounds to me like you have a lappy? This limits your choices as FW may not be a viable option and USB 1.1 isn't really very helpful for audio recording. I'm sure with a google you can find more but this came to mind: http://pro-audio.musician...-Interface-?sku=240306
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/04 05:15:16
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I am using an Allen & Heath ZED10 for my desktop and can highly recommend it.
My interface for my laptop when I travel is a Novation XStaion 25. It gives me an added bonus of midi keyboard and controller and a standalone synth.
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/04 12:01:46
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chuckebaby
Guitarpima
Roland has a v-studio 20. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VStudio20/
It may be something for you to check out.
just ordered mine saturday night..cant wait.
I just ordered the Roland Octa-Capture. I should get it soon!
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/04 18:39:43
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pqowieuryt
Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1? I have sight set on maudio fasttrack because its all i can afford at moment, and also because it comes with protools LE which Ive wanted to check out for while now. Is the fasttrack work ok with producer, or does cakewalk recommend another one?.. Also I have AMD chip in my notebook.. is that bad? (for recording i mean)?
thanks
Hey there...I just went through this 2 weeks ago and went with a focusrite Pro 14 and was extremely unsatisfied with it. I took it back to guitar center and returned it for an M-Audio Fast track Ultra and am VERY Pleased. I wasn't going to go back with m-audio due to the fact that my last card (an maudio fw-410) had not had a driver update since November 2009. But even though this Fast Track Ultra retails for 449 I got mine from guitar center for 279.00 plus tax. great deal on a card that has on-board DSP effects and can record up to 6 channels at once. two of those are S/pdif so if you wont be using that then 4 tracks simultaneously. Good luck
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/04 19:57:11
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i have the focusrite saffire 6 usb and i do like it..it just runs a little hot cause of the pre amps.what did nt you like about the focusrite 14?..just curious
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/04 20:04:06
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Hi all,i'm very happy owner of Focusrite Saffire 26 io.For your rig my advice is Focusrite Saffire Pro DSP 24 with VRM for Studio Monitoring emulation.
I use w7 and my Saffire is great with latency and sweet with rec,it works with very musical preamp.
Good choice!!!
Roby
I've got the pro24 w/o the VRM monitoring option, and I've been quite happy with it. The mixer software is a bit tedious to navigate, but the sound and performance of the interface itself has been great so far. Make sure to research firewire compatibility.
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Re:Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1?
2011/04/05 20:08:06
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pqowieuryt
Is there a recommended audio interface for producer x1? I have sight set on maudio fasttrack because its all i can afford at moment, and also because it comes with protools LE which Ive wanted to check out for while now. Is the fasttrack work ok with producer, or does cakewalk recommend another one?.. Also I have AMD chip in my notebook.. is that bad? (for recording i mean)?
thanks
Hey there...I just went through this 2 weeks ago and went with a focusrite Pro 14 and was extremely unsatisfied with it. I took it back to guitar center and returned it for an M-Audio Fast track Ultra and am VERY Pleased. I wasn't going to go back with m-audio due to the fact that my last card (an maudio fw-410) had not had a driver update since November 2009. But even though this Fast Track Ultra retails for 449 I got mine from guitar center for 279.00 plus tax. great deal on a card that has on-board DSP effects and can record up to 6 channels at once. two of those are S/pdif so if you wont be using that then 4 tracks simultaneously.
Good luck
Is there any other difference though b/w fasttrack ultra and fastrack regular, considering that i dont need any more than one xlr and one 1/4" input?
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