SiberianKhatru59
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Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
Is there a list anywhere already?
If not, can I get some recommendations? I am currently on Windows 7 and using an older M-Audio Fast Track Pro, but I'd like to upgrade to Windows 10 if that is possible if for no other reason than to make the nagging by Microsoft go away. I do have a Firewire card in the machine (it is a Sweetwater Creation Station CS250 v2.51) so that is in play. The current capabilities of my FTP are fine for me, but it is apparently being left behind by Avid with respect to Windows 10 so frankkly, I'd like to avoid Avid going forward out of spite. Other than that, anyone have any suggestions for a quality sound device that works well on Windows 10 and at least replicates my current capabilities?
SONAR Platinum, Win7 Home Premium 64bit, Sweetwater Creation Station CS250v21 (Ivy Bridge Core i5 3.4Ghz CPU, 12GB DDR3/1600Mhz RAM, 500GB/1TB Seagate Barracuda system/audio drives, SATA 6.0, USB 3.0), M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB, 2x KRK Rokit 5's, Yamaha MO8
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gbowling
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Re: Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
2016/01/21 09:42:05
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A bit more expensive, but if you're also looking to upgrade a bit. I highly recommend the RME devices. I have a UFX, which is a lot more ports than your current set up, but also have a babyface which is more in line with the port counts you have.
They both work well with windows 10. RME is renowned for having some of the best drivers in the industry.
gabo
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SiberianKhatru59
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Re: Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
2016/01/21 11:07:47
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gbowling
A bit more expensive, but if you're also looking to upgrade a bit. I highly recommend the RME devices. I have a UFX, which is a lot more ports than your current set up, but also have a babyface which is more in line with the port counts you have.
They both work well with windows 10. RME is renowned for having some of the best drivers in the industry.
gabo
Nice looking interface. Kinda pricey but looks like quality. Thanks.
SONAR Platinum, Win7 Home Premium 64bit, Sweetwater Creation Station CS250v21 (Ivy Bridge Core i5 3.4Ghz CPU, 12GB DDR3/1600Mhz RAM, 500GB/1TB Seagate Barracuda system/audio drives, SATA 6.0, USB 3.0), M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB, 2x KRK Rokit 5's, Yamaha MO8
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Zargg
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Re: Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
2016/01/21 11:34:28
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Hi. I have the one in the middle (Ucx), and can agree with the RME advice with all my heart.
All the best.
Ken Nilsen ZarggBBZWin 10 Pro X64, Cakewalk by Bandlab, SPlat X64, AMD AM3+ fx-8320, 16Gb RAM, RME Ucx (+ ARC), Tascam FW 1884, M-Audio Keystation 61es, *AKAI MPK Pro 25, *Softube Console1, Alesis DM6 USB, Maschine MkII Laptop setup: Win 10 X64, i5 2.4ghz, 8gb RAM, 320gb 7200 RPM HD, Focusrite Solo, + *
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riojazz
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Re: Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
2016/01/21 11:37:58
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Not RME by any means, but still serviceable is the Focusrite Scarlett line. Drivers work in Windows 10.
Software: Cakewalk by Bandlab; Adobe Audition; Band-in-A-Box audiophile; Izotope Ozone; Encore; Melodyne; Win 10 Pro, 64-bit. Hardware: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 2nd; Roland Integra-7; TCE Finalizer; Presonus Central Station, Behringer X-Touch. Home built i7 with 16 GB RAM, SSDs.
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RSMCGUITAR
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Re: Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
2016/01/21 12:13:26
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fret_man
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Re: Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
2016/01/21 14:01:37
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Mooch4056
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Re: Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
2016/01/21 14:25:36
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I have a pretty Big Hard on for the Steinburg UR44 - It's really really really good. Love the DSP too. 6 ins 4 outs - running about 300 bucks - You'll love it -- and so will that guy over there!
post edited by Mooch4056 - 2016/01/21 14:38:36
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jamesg1213
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Re: Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
2016/01/21 14:37:38
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☄ Helpfulby SiberianKhatru59 2016/01/22 08:09:40
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Krokodilen_SX
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Re: Windows 10 compatible external sound cards...
2016/01/21 14:47:10
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Hi, I was a looong time user of EMU-1820 but it just died of old age some mounth back. I replaced it with a MOTU Ultralite AVB. I really like the patching possibibilities and the remote control, the fx section of the UL AVB....and ohhh, It sounds great too ;)
post edited by Krokodilen_SX - 2016/01/21 15:14:56
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