stratman : il have to read up on usb interfaces as you know im firewire but I bet a m-audio or focusrite with 6/8 outs can be had in your price range !!

Think I will get the roland quad capture for now. Only $250 and new drivers came out OCt 26th for Win 7and 8 x32 and x64
 
or Focusrite Scarlett 6i8 $249.
Any thoughts?  
 

I just bought a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2... not enough in/outs for you, but I can tell you the mic and instrument pre amps in Focusrite are brilliant, so the 6i8 sounds great for you!

Focusrite Scarlett 6i8 look's realy nice from what im reading, and i grew up on Focusrite Blue eq's .. tough call !! let me know how your system is performing !!

Well, thanks for all the great advice guys.
Just ordered from Amazon - Tomorrow Friday  for $228. I had a $25 promo I didn't even know I had and I also have their Prime delivery, had that for years. I'll let you know how it works out
I'm sure it will be fine!
Thanks again 
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