Roland Octa vs Focusrite dsp with VRM

I run the Focusrite Pro 24DSP and, like they say at Mickey D's...I'm lovin it!

Another 24DSP user here. Loving it, I use the VRM as a reference only, I still mix through monitor speakers, BUT it is great for listening to virtual sources to really help you acchive a balanced  mix through typical playback systems

only two Lo -Z inputs though, but hi-z inputs plus SPIDIF and ADAT up the count if you have another device that outputs ADAT you would up the input count.

I played with the 24s built in fx a bit but still lean to my plug ins.

I tried running the Pro 24 DSP dual with my Saffire 56 becaus eI like the liquid pres in it, but am having dropout problems , which I havent tied yet to my FW card or a bad port on my 56, (one of the FW ports on the 56 is blown)

Hey old pal which FW card are you using for the 24???

I bought a firewire device from Maplins it worked where as the TI firewire which is in my computer doesn't (weird)

But loving the unit it was a toss up between a allen & heath mixer and the 24 dsp!

Made the right decision for my situation.