Members StratoSlacker Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 I'm at wit's end with my Line 6 UX2. It seems every time I want to sit down and record an idea, there's always a {censored}ing hardware or software glitch. By the time I figure it out, the creative juices are completely dried up. Thanks for nothing Line 6. I'm totally done with their software {censored}. What other user interfaces are out there? How about modeling software similar to POD Farm? {censored} you Line 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockguitar2000 Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 I bought a Tascam US-144MKII a few weeks back that runs great on my MacBook. No issues whatsoever. Sounds great too. $150 or so. USB 2.0, I've experienced NO latency recording my vocals and electric guitar directly into it. I use Logic 8.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ieso Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 {censored} you Line 6. And, sadly, software is the only thing they're good at. So, yes, {censored} you Line 6. I don't know if you're on PC or Mac or what your budget is but: Mac: Apogee interfaces and Logic or Apogee + Reaper for Mac + free-ware amp sims PC: RME interfaces + Reaper for PC + any number of okay freeware amp rigs.example: http://frettedsynth.home.att.net/ The really disturbing aspect of their hardware is the atrocious AD/DA conversion. Just bottom of the barrel stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratoSlacker Posted March 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 Running latest version of Reaper on Windows 7. I'm trying to update POD Farm right now and I can't even do that now. Hacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Been using my Line 6 Toneport for over two years now and on two different computers. I love it. I never have software glitches. Don't know what to tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Into Nation Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 The rare time I had an original idea I just plopped my MP3 player in front of the amp and set it to record. Works well for quickly capturing a riff or whatever. I use an EMU 0404 USB with Reaper for the real deal though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eddie Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 What other user interfaces are out there? How about modeling software similar to POD Farm? Guitar RigWaves GTRAmplitubeReValver (don't know if it has an interface or just the software) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackmonday Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 Ive also used a toneport for years with no issues, and I switch it between mac and windows. - Don't use a USB hub, else try it on a friends computer. Your USB port might not be up too snuff, and if thats the case any interface will give you problems, unless you switch to firewire. By the way, you can use a toneport without the Line 6 modeling, and use other software. I use Guitar Rig all the time this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonK Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have a UX 2 and haven't had any problems with it (I use Mac's), but I prefer Native Instruments Guitar Rig 4. I have the Kontrol edition, which comes with a great pedalboard controller, but you can buy the software standalone and use a different interface. I have a Yamaha O1X Firewire DAW that I use with Logic for bigger projects, but when I'm working with my laptop or just want to get something down quickly, I gravitate to my Presonus Firestudio Mobile interface - I like it a lot more than the UX2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bish0p34 Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 I bought a Tascam US-144MKII a few weeks back that runs great on my MacBook. No issues whatsoever. Sounds great too. $150 or so. USB 2.0, I've experienced NO latency recording my vocals and electric guitar directly into it. I use Logic 8.0. Someone loaned me this Tascam while my Presonus was out. They run great on Mac and PC. The guy who loaned it to me said he paid $100 for it. Sounds just as good as my $300 Presonus, minus the 8 extra inputs. Since I've started using Guitar Rig4 and Amplitube 2, I never use my Line ^ PodXTL to record anymore. I no longer have to spend time EQing the guitar to cut through the mix like I did with Line 6. Both are great programs, with ups and downs in their amps sims. Both kill L6...dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 If I were setting up a bulletproof recording rig I think I would go with some of the Tech21 Character pedals straight into the computer and add FX later. [YOUTUBE]G6XK6khLaxM[/YOUTUBE][YOUTUBE]jB0LDJXHcec[/YOUTUBE][YOUTUBE]0VOEc00ZzzM[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bun-Bun Posted March 19, 2010 Members Share Posted March 19, 2010 http://tweakheadz.com/audio_interfaces_1.htm Presonus FireStudio Mobile seems to be a popular choice for PC's. Also being that your having problems with a USB interface I suggest you get a firewire interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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