Best Audio Interface

[drumrgal]

I have a Mac OS X version 10.5.4, 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo. Has 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM & have the Roland TD 12 with an extra tom & crash I’ve added myself.

I’m trying to find the best audio interface to use. I have had suggested to me the PreSonus FireBox Firewire Audio Interface (Cubase LE included) & wonder if that’s the best choice or is there a better one?

I want my sound of SD2.0 to come out of my Roland PM30 if possible, or get the best possible sound out of my iMac. I do have a pretty good speaker system for my iMac but I don’t think it’s enough. Also want to be able to use my headphones with Superior Drummer 2.0

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Drumrgal

-Roland TD12
-Mac OS 10.6/4 GB 667 MHz/2.4 GHz Intel Core 2
-Logic Express 9, Apogee Duet
-SD2,NY Studios, Metal Foundry, C&V SDX, Music City
-EZX's: Jazz, Nashville, Funkmasters, DFH, Vintage Rock
-Evil Drums

Topic

[froggie]

I’ve been wanting to ask the same question. I’m too am looking for a reasonable priced, low latency, perfectly supported audio interface with MIDI input for my Macbook. It would be great if the interface would have a few (2 – 4) individual outputs I could use to route individual S2.0 instruments to a PA system, but my main concern is low latency, MIDI input and great Apple support in terms of system drivers.

[drumrgal]

Hi Froggie.

I have received a number of responses to my audio interface question on the vdrums.com/forum.
You might find it interesting to check it out @ http://www.vdrums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=36

If the link doesn’t work, then go to vdrums.com/forum under ‘technical’. My thread is entitled: Audio Interface.

I went out today & bought the Edirol Firewire Audio Capture FA-66
It has 6 in/6 out Firewire Audio Interface. Is 24 bit 192 KHz & according to some articles I have read, it is Mac OS X Leopard compatible.
The guy I spoke to at the music store (Long & McQuade) records all his own material using it & also has a Macbook.
It is reasonable too. $370 new (Canada) but I got a used one for $250. I have yet to try it & am still waiting for my copy of Superior Drummer 2.0
Can’t wait!

Drumrgal

-Roland TD12
-Mac OS 10.6/4 GB 667 MHz/2.4 GHz Intel Core 2
-Logic Express 9, Apogee Duet
-SD2,NY Studios, Metal Foundry, C&V SDX, Music City
-EZX's: Jazz, Nashville, Funkmasters, DFH, Vintage Rock
-Evil Drums

[NelsonDeMille]

According to Audioreputation, IK Multimedia has one of the most well-regarded software guitar amp systems available in AmpliTube. They have decided to combine that software technology with a new premium audio interface packed full of guitarist-friendly features. It’s called the AXE I/O

 

Hope this helps!

[Author]

Replies