USB interface 1-2 inputs

[Gertok]

Hey there!
I just got rid of my entire studio set up at home... Cause.. could not justify all that money sitting and not being used. (Motu 8pre G5 etc) What I want is just a simple 1-2 input usb interface. All i want to do is to go DI bass/guitar to a programmed drum track to throw down some ideas etc. Since I've been off the market for that kind of thing for a while, could you help me out. What is the best bang for a buck in this situation?
And yeah I just tried to go DI into mic input on laptop => It still sucks, as it did 5 years ago

 

[seamonkey]

Because they come with pod farm which is surprisingly good value, and riffworks - enough to lay down some tracks.
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[facethebass]

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Just got this a couple weeks back-comes with steinberg's cubase (a light version but more than serviceable). For $130, you cannot beat it.
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[Mike Dimin]

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Just got this a couple weeks back-comes with steinberg's cubase (a light version but more than serviceable). For $130, you cannot beat it.
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I have the Tascam and just picked up the Presonus Firebox Mobil. The pres are so much nicer in the presonus and the software, Studio One Artist, that they are packaging with it is first rate

Mike

 

[Gertok]

I still own a copy of cubase + some Ampeg SVT plugins so software is not an issue for me.
I am gonna go check out your suggestions right now

 

[Gertok]

Firebox is not USB I dont have firewire port in the laptop I own right now.

So TonePort or Tascam so far.. Maybe m-audio fast track..
Any body tried any of the lexicons?

 

[hgregs]

i just got this

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/EMu-0404-USB-2.0-Recording-Interface?sku=242516

i bought it for the DAC chip, so this acts as my soundcard - takes a little time to get used to. there are 2 inputs for instruments or mics. i find it colors the sound of my bass a little. i like it, but getting used to an outboard soundcard is a hassle (albeit an upgrade in sound quality).

 

[MIJ-VI]

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[pfschim]

The Native Instruments GuitarRig mobile is decent as well. it only has one input, not 2, but it sets up easily and does the job.

there does seem to be a number of good to great interfaces to choose from these days.

good luck

 

[Gertok]

My guitar player is gonna let me borrow his fast track (first gen) for a week, so i am gonna see how it turns out. I really need just 1 input... even if i decide to do acoustic guitar idea i still need one. Line 6 looks good in my eyes too, but i missed a sale at GC they used to be 50! when they were changing generations.... damn it!

 

[UncleFluffy]

$30, gets the job done

 

[Kirk Bryant]

how about the Axeport pro $150 @ MF w/free shiping.

peace Capt Kirk

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[Gertok]

UncleFluffy,
I looked into those things, but the problem with those, according to the reviews, is latency. Or do you own that one and there are no issues?

 

[wellshuxley]

I have an M-Audio USB 2-input interface I pickup up for about $100 on Craigslist... I think it's called Fast Track Pro or something like that? It works great. I use it with GarageBand and Logic with no latency issues

 

[amroach]

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I got one of those, does the trick nicely i would definitely recommend it.

 

[UncleFluffy]

I use one for my "mini" setup - laptop w/ 2G RAM, Vista, Sonar 8. Works fine for recording one part at a time while playing the rest of the mix.

edit: MF has a 45-day satisfaction guarantee so you can try it out on your setup and see how it goes.

 

[Gertok]

alright I will!
I installed drivers for fast track that i borrowed and i keep having latency issues and software would not load ASIO drivers. I found forum thread on that issue but I will try it tomorrow. Yeah there is a 2 input fast track pro on cl right now actually