Audio Interfaces

reloadmusicuk · Post by **reloadmusicuk** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:26 pm

Easy all,

I am starting to take my Production a lot more serious and am going to get some new equiptment, What are

Audio Interfaces used for?

Any 1 Know?!?

Cheers

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Genevieve · Post by **Genevieve** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:29 pm

They're soundcards in enclosures.

reloadmusicuk · Post by **reloadmusicuk** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:31 pm

Could they be used in Fruity Loops 8 xxl Producer Edition?

any links to a decent one to Buy?

Big UP...

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lowpass · Post by **lowpass** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:34 pm

I just picked up the focusrite saffire le

they're used for getting sound in and out of the computer (built in soundcard will usually not be too great at this, they may be able to get sound out of the computer but recording in will not work)

reloadmusicuk · Post by **reloadmusicuk** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:37 pm

As it stands im Just using Basic Version of Fruity with no Vsts or plug ins and when hereing my tunes played in Raves and clubs they dont sound as crisp as most others..been told this is because i need a sound card or a audio interface to make sure i get the best quality sound out of my production...does that make sense?

Saftey

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lowpass · Post by **lowpass** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:40 pm

Well unless your sending sound out of your computer (outboard gear, desk etc) and then recording it back in then the soundcard shouldn't effect your sound, if its really bad then it could alter the sound you hear from your monitors resulting in you adjusting your mix to compensate maybe?

reloadmusicuk · Post by **reloadmusicuk** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:41 pm

I'll have a look in to it cheers for your help...

Any Good vsts that could be used in Fruity for Basslines?

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lowpass · Post by **lowpass** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:46 pm

From what I know you can use most third party vsts in fruity so I'd have a look at the common bunch

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albino
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Ongelegen · Post by **Ongelegen** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:12 pm

Lowpass wrote:I just picked up the focusrite saffire le

I was thinking of getting one, what are your opinions on it? I've heard some good things about it.

lowpass · Post by **lowpass** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:19 pm

For the price I got it for I think its really good, the recording's seem nice and clean

http://www.zshare.net/audio/61843565563fd5d5/

thats a small mix I recorded through it from my decks, theres a ground loop unfortunately but that's down to bad power distribution. (no fault of the le)

One bad thing though is my comp is too slow to handle it (1 processer, 512mb of ram) so I can't really use it as much as I'ld like to but yeah the converters seem pretty solid, a nice number of ins and outs seems pretty decent

Genevieve · Post by **Genevieve** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:20 pm

ReloadMusicUK wrote:Could they be used in Fruity Loops 8 xxl Producer Edition?

any links to a decent one to Buy?

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Sure, I don't see why not.

As another us said, they're usually better than built in soundcards, but I can't stress enough that essentially, they are just that. But given the extra room in the enclosure, there's room for more options and connectivity.

This one is good

Ongelegen · Post by **Ongelegen** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:27 pm

Lowpass wrote:For the price I got it for I think its really good, the recording's seem nice and clean

http://www.zshare.net/audio/61843565563fd5d5/

thats a small mix I recorded through it from my decks, theres a ground loop unfortunately but that's down to bad power distribution. (no fault of the le)

One bad thing though is my comp is too slow to handle it (1 processer, 512mb of ram) so I can't really use it as much as I'ld like to but yeah the converters seem pretty solid, a nice number of ins and outs seems pretty decent

Aight, the mix sounds good. Thnx for the fast reply, i've also checked out the emu0404usb, but I think i'll be getting the saffire:). It got a pretty good review on SOS.

lowpass · Post by **lowpass** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:31 pm

lol I wish I was getting commission off these guys I keep sending customers their way, good luck with it mate

Ongelegen · Post by **Ongelegen** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:33 pm

whahaha

thnx

bedroom beats · Post by **bedroom beats** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 1:29 pm

I have just done a post on my blog about the best audio interfaces - budget, mid-priced and top range all aimed at producer/dj's

The Best USB Audio Interface

Bare in mind that some of them are actually firewire!

reloadmusicuk · Post by **reloadmusicuk** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:12 pm

Cheers People nuff Respect...

Shall have some 320s for u all soon!

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subindex · Post by **subindex** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:46 am

Lowpass wrote:I just picked up the focusrite saffire le

they're used for getting sound in and out of the computer (built in soundcard will usually not be too great at this, they may be able to get sound out of the computer but recording in will not work)

SAFE I GOT 1 OF THEM BAD BOI'S

drokkr · Post by **drokkr** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:22 am

found this very helpful when i was starting out -

http://www.thomann.de/ie/onlineexpert_105.html

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