relative noob looking for a good USB interface

katri · #1 09-10-2009, 10:05 AM

So i have just got myself a good laptop and i am now looking for a cheap USB interface that will let me record bits of bass into garageband and logic express.

all i need is one maybe two inputs and a USB out. preferably sub £100 ($160ish).

any help much appreciated

Dan

TheRockinRoadie · #2 09-10-2009, 10:14 AM

Sounds like you have a Mac.. i think your better off saving abit more and buying a firewire interface!

MonkeyBass · #3 09-10-2009, 10:18 AM

I've never used one but people tell me the Presonus Fire Studio is a nice interface. You're limited to using hardware that does all the processing externally since you can't add a PCI card to a laptop...

...As far as I know... I'm sure someone here will correct me.

katri · #4 09-10-2009, 10:29 AM

the Fire Studio does look nice but it is total overkill for what i need. i have a few nice DI pedals that i can use as a preamp it is just a way to get the signal into the computer i am after.

katri · #5 09-10-2009, 10:33 AM

also is there a noticeable advantage to having firewire over USB?

no_fret · #6 09-10-2009, 10:35 AM

Get this - should cost you about $130.00

http://www.tascam.com/products/us-122l.html

katri · #7 09-10-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no_fret

Get this - should cost you about $130.00

http://www.tascam.com/products/us-122l.html

that looks like pretty much exactly what im looking for will it work with programmes other than cubase?

no_fret · #8 09-10-2009, 02:53 PM

katri · #9 09-10-2009, 06:34 PM

cool, i'll get this asap so i can start playin around!!