Browse the Sonos online shop and get ready to fill your home with music. Best USB Audio Interface in 2019 An Audio interface is an essential piece of equipment for setting up your home music studio. It basically acts as a buffer between your Studio Monitors, Midi Keyboard, Guitar, microphone or any other additional device / instrument that uses up a lot of power from your computer (Mac in my case).
Hello Guys As you can tell from the title I want to set up a new rig as im tired with normal amps. They frustrate me, as there isnt one i like. So i thought id try a rack. For a power amp, I want something that does everything, so i was looking at the POD pro, or avid 11r. And then possibly have a preamp to create my go to distortion sound (sans amp spa1 or Amt ss10).
Is that the right way to go? I dont want to spend the money on an axe FX. I will only be using this in the house or at band practise or small ish gigs. (pubs, weddings etc). So for a power amp, I want to go solid state.
How many watts will i need, 30 watts of valve covers me at the time being. Maybe a samson servo 120a or 200. The thing with the 200 is that it has 1/4 output jacks. They can both be bridged to mono. Is there any others you cant recommend? So if I chose the 200, so thats 200 watts mono at 8 ohms, do I have to have a speaker greater than that?
Because Ive seen people use biggers amps that that through a 2 x 12 (the highest I've seen is 160). If theres any tricks or formulas sp on please let me know. Both have fans, both are capable of great sounds if you work with them. Only you can decide which will work best for you. It seems from what I've read around here like the 11R might have the edge with realistic amp sims, although I'm totally stoked, still, with my HD 500 after 2 years.
It seems like the HD might have the edge with both variety of FX and ease of computer interfacing (you HAVE to use Pro Tools to even EDIT the 11R, a lot of folks find that annoying). It seems the HD is still a current product (it just got an update) and indications are strong that the 11R might have a murky future (but it sounds great now, so I guess. Who cares?) You can't lose with either. I'll try to answer part of what I think you are asking. 11R vs POD HD Pro. For fx quality and fx realism. 1)11R 2)POD HD For variety of fx.
1)POD HD 2)11R For synth type sounds. 1)POD HD 2)11R (?can it even do synth sounds?) For sound quality and realism of amp/mic/cab sims and the illusion of moving air. 1)11R 2)POD HD For routing flexibility. 1)POD HD 2)11R As for the power amp, it depends on your budget.
Lots of people like the entry level Matrix from the UK but it's not cheap. Carvin has some options for less money. I hope that helps. Can't really advise on your choice of modeller as I use an Axe Ultra with a GSP1101 as back up. I had an original Pod and a Pod xt and they weren't for me but the HD is a different beast so it might be exactly what you're looking for. I don't see any need for another preamp as mentioned in your original post, unless you feel you must have something different in your rig.
You should be able to get all the distortion sounds you need from either the 11R or the Pod HD. By the time you've bought an 11R or Pod HD + another preamp, you might as well have got a used Axe FX Standard. The Matrix power amps are great but they are expensive (I have a GT1000FX in my main rig). I also like the Rocktron power amps and particularly the Velocity 300 (I use one in my back up rig).
It has plenty of power (it can be bridged if need be) and the reactance and definition controls allow a bit more sound shaping. SS amps (like the Matrix and Rocktron) don't normally need to have a load on the output (you can blow up a valve amp by switching it on with no speaker connected) so you'd probably be safe to just turn the volume right down on the channel you're not using.
Being an old school sort of bloke, I tend to bridge the amp if I'm using it in mono just to be on the safe side. Just because it's rated at 300 watts (or whatever) in bridged mode, that doesn't mean you have to use it all! Also the higher the resistance of the cab (measured in ohms) then the less power the amp will deliver. For example, if your cab is 16ohm then the Rocktron in bridged mode will put out a maximum of 170 watts (it would be 300 watts into 8ohms). Click to expand.I thought the same thing when I first read his post but you're really taking him out of context. He meant that you have to use Pro Tools if you want to edit patches using computer software. In contrast, The HD has stand alone software for editing patches.
Why does that matter? Pro Tools is a big program that takes up room and takes awhile to boot up. The HD Edit software is a small program and boots up much faster. There is a stand alone app for loading and saving patches via computer using USB on 11R.
It's called Eleven Hack and it's 'unofficial' software for FREE. Or, he accepts donations. So, really, you do not need Pro Tools if you can edit from the front panel of 11R.FYI the save function does not yet work on Apple Mac. I agree that editing patches from the 11R front panel is easy. Lots of knobs, very few layered menus. If you can operate a car stereo, you can operate this interface.
Push a button, push and hold a button or twirl a knob. Skull, I'm using a Crate guitar amp I've had since the 80's with my 11R and I sounds GREAT. A bridged 100 watt stereo guitar power amp would do fine. For a PA power amp I'd go at least 300 watts and bridge it. You would have plenty of headroom and it would not be pushed.
Since the last push from L6 the HD-500 is closer than ever to the 11R. I think the 11R still has the edge.
The hd includes a pedal board built in the 11R does not. I told many people the 11R sounds great LIVE but it is really intended to be an interface for Protools thus most of the effects are built into PT's. The effects in the 11R while great are very limited. I would download the manual from the Avid web site a look at the amps and effects included. The HD has every effect you can think of. While some are definitely better than others they are all very usable. I would down load this manual also and compare the two.
Good luck on your journey. I am an Eleven Rack owner and love it.
As far as I'm aware, the only limitation to not owning ProTools is the you can't download other people presets. But you can edit everything on the rack unit itself, ProTools just has a nice window for the Eleven Rack that makes editing easier. My 2 cents is if you aren't interested in recording with ProTools do not go the Eleven Rack route. The huge advantage the Eleven Rack has over every other modeler is how easy it makes recording electric guitar. If thats not what you want to do with the unit, I would go with something that is more along the lines of a dedicated preamp.
Click to expand.Careful. You are talking about the HD500. The OP is asking about the POD HD PRO.rack unit. The HD500 is an all-in-one controller/modeler. The POD HD PRO does NOT include a midi controller.just like the 11R does not include a midi controller. A midi controller would need to be purchased separately for either of the rack units. By the way, Pro Audio Star via eBay has cheap prices on new 11R units.
They might have great prices on the POD HD PRO rack as well.If I were getting an 11R now, I'd at least make sure it included the Eleven Rack Expansion Pack (ERXP). You can also get a current 11R bundle with Pro Tools 10 included. It's a very powerful DAW that has some great advantages with the 11R. While Pro Tools has a lot of haters, 10 is arguably the best version. I use Pro Tools 8 LE (not exclusively) with 11R because it makes reamping easy and it automatically saves the 11R rig settings when I record a track. If you end up not liking PT's 10, you don't have to use it.
Essentially, they give you PT's 10 free. And, as stated earlier Eleven Hack can take care of loading and saving rigs via PC or even Linux. EH will only load rigs via Mac at the moment. The POD HD units do not include any DAW software. Some people like Reaper for a cheap, simple multi-track solution.
I use Reaper sometimes and the 11R usb works great with it. The POD HD usb works great with Reaper as well (I used to own an HD500). OK, JBridge set me straight. As you can tell from the title I want to set up a new rig as im tired with normal amps. They frustrate me, as there isnt one i like.
So i thought id try a rack. For a power amp. OK, JBridge set me straight. As you can tell from the title I want to set up a new rig as im tired with normal amps.
They frustrate me, as there isnt one i like. So i thought id try a rack. For a power amp. Click to expand. Thanks very much. Yes I am starting afresh so do not have any gear apart from a laney lc30. Personally like the idea of a rack as it means that evey thing is together ( per + pst amp etc) and out of the way.
Where as the pedal is open to extremities (my size 14 feet) although I know the line 6 stuff is of a good quality. Would the samson servo 200 be a worthy choice?? And it's thats 200 bridged what power cab would I need? Are the art sla 1 or 2 be better?? Or I am really considering te atrix now as its not even double te money of the servo 200 or sla 1. If the power amp has banana cable output only can I buy a special lead to convert that to 1/4 jack/neutrik??
Or do I have to break out the soldering iron??? Sorry for all the questions but this is complex for my simple mind hahah. Thanks for your replies, much appreciated. 11 Rack (with the expansion) - sounds GREAT limited effects but they are what would normally be on a pedalboard plus multiple EQ options. 1000 plus patches downloadable from the Eleven Rack Users group. HD - can't argue with a lot of major artists.
Quality amp and effects. Some learning curve. Tons of written material to help you get the best sound. If you're thinking of going this route read this. Would the samson servo 200 be a worthy choice??
And it's thats 200 bridged what power cab would I need? 200 watts at. OHMS should be plenty. I have no experience with Sampson. Are the art sla 1 or 2 be better??
Or I am really considering te atrix now as its not even double te money of the servo 200 or sla 1. Several people here are using Carvin and like em. Might be worth a look if they're in your budget. If the power amp has banana cable output only can I buy a special lead to convert that to 1/4 jack/neutrik?? Or do I have to break out the soldering iron??? Seismic Audio or any major music center. Sorry for all the questions but this is complex for my simple mind hahah.
Thanks for your replies, much appreciated/QUOTE. 11 Rack (with the expansion) - sounds GREAT limited effects but they are what would normally be on a pedalboard plus multiple EQ options. 1000 plus patches downloadable from the Eleven Rack Users group. HD - can't argue with a lot of major artists. Quality amp and effects. Some learning curve. Tons of written material to help you get the best sound.
If you're thinking of going this route read this. Would the samson servo 200 be a worthy choice?? And it's thats 200 bridged what power cab would I need? 200 watts at.
OHMS should be plenty. I have no experience with Sampson. Are the art sla 1 or 2 be better??
Or I am really considering te atrix now as its not even double te money of the servo 200 or sla 1. Several people here are using Carvin and like em. Might be worth a look if they're in your budget. If the power amp has banana cable output only can I buy a special lead to convert that to 1/4 jack/neutrik?? Or do I have to break out the soldering iron??? Seismic Audio or any major music center.
Sorry for all the questions but this is complex for my simple mind hahah. Thanks for your replies, much appreciated.
Focusrite Forte is designed to give you a quality signal path to your computer in an intuitive, ergonomic and portable package. It is housed in a small and elegant aluminum case that prominently features a single control knob and OLED display. At the heart of this compact audio interface are two-inputs and four outputs that are powered by 24-bit 192kHz analog/digital converters. The ADC is 117dB A-weighted while the DAC is 118dB A-weighted. It uses USB 2.0 connection to let you capture audio directly to either a Mac or PC.
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The two Focusrite mic preamps work with a 75dB gain range and are remote control capable, just like the ones used in Focusrite's top of the line audio interface products. Visual feedback is provided by a color OLED (Organic LED) display that clearly indicates important parameters including the input and output signal levels and mic preamp gain. The display lets you see your settings at a glance with its stylish motion graphics. Control is provided by a single control knob which operates in conjunction with touch sensitive icon buttons to give you control over input and output levels, as well as some DAW control parameters. To make this portable USB audio interface more ergonomic, a breakout cable with locking connector is used for microphone (XLR) and line/instrument (TRS) inputs. The mic and line-level inputs on the breakout cable are separate, meaning all inputs can be connected simultaneously, without having to re-patch when you switch from one to the other. For quick playback, balanced line and independent headphone outputs are built into the hardware.
To ensure stability during use, it comes equipped with non-slip strips on its base. Although Focusrite Forte is a USB powered interface, it comes with with an external power supply which you can utilize should you need to free up USB slots. Finally, this audio interface comes with dedicated control software for both Mac and PC. They also included a Focusrite Midnight plugin suite in each box, these plugins replicate the classic ISA110 EQ and ISA130 compressor from the original Focusrite Forte console.
You can watch Focusrite Forte's Promo Video Below: Focusrite Forte is expected to be available in October of 2012, with a retail price of around $599.99. You can get additional information from. Related News.