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new usb soundcard

Post by phuzzee_demon » Sun Sep 28, 2014 4:05 am

After many years of service, I am looking to retire my Edirol FA-101 and was looking to replace it with a newer USB soundcard. I was just wondering what guys were using for playing out live. I only really need something with 2 stereo outputs and MIDI in/out. Looking for something that is very reliable since I had some issues with my old one the last couple shows I've played. I'm currently using a Sony VAIO laptop with Ableton 8 and an Akai APC40 as well as some external synths. Any input would be appreciated.
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Re: new usb soundcard

Post by lapieuvre » Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:49 pm

You didn't specify your budget...

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Re: new usb soundcard

Post by phuzzee_demon » Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:25 am

I'd like to stay under $700, but if convinced otherwise I might spend more.
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Re: new usb soundcard

Post by login » Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:51 am

If you can afford rme, go fo it. If not the best cheap option are steinberg interfaces
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Re: new usb soundcard

Post by XSIMan » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:32 am

Novation Audiohub coming out soon with Focusrite hardware inside it no midi sockets. It's a third of the price of the RME babyface I would rather have the RME Babyface though.

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Re: new usb soundcard

Post by crystalmsc » Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:50 am

For Live I'm using NI Komplete Audio 6 with Ableton Live 9 + Push on MBP. Run like charm, has a nice build/interface for being used in the dark and easy to carry around.
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Re: new usb soundcard

Post by ark » Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:33 pm

I've been using a Roland Octa-Capture on my Windows machine, and it has performed absolutely flawlessly. So the question is whether the problems with your FA-101 came about because of Firewire problems, or you just don't think Roland is good enough.

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