ryancolecreate Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 So I've been looking for a way to get a bunch of hardware synths and drum machines into my daw without major hassle unplugging, replugging and all that every time I want to record something. Right now I have a simple 2 track m-audio interface, and the most usable setup is to run everything through my crappy 8 channel mixer and just mute the instruments I don't want in a recording. This works fune, but it's still suboptimal as I'm sure the mixer is introducing some loss of quality. Ideally I'd get a fatty 8 or 12 channel interface and bypass the mixer completely, however these seem to be absurdly expensive. (like more than 500 US). Could I just get several cheaper 2 channel interfaces and use them all as one aggregated device? WIll there be latency issues? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77412-osx-audio-interface-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I wouldn't recommend the aggregated device route - will only cause problems. you can get 8+ channel interfaces 2nd hand for a lot less than $500 though! check out prices for the Edirol FA-101 (10 in, 10 out FireWire interface), it's what I use and I love it. I paid £180 for mine 2nd hand a few years ago...not sure what they're going for now but it's got to be a lot less than $500... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77412-osx-audio-interface-question/#findComment-1939923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 OK ya I was wondering about that. I need to sell some kit and mobilize some funds. Great tip on the Edirol! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77412-osx-audio-interface-question/#findComment-1940320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 do you ever use that digital input on it? I always wondered wtf those were good for. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77412-osx-audio-interface-question/#findComment-1940332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 lol nah, never used one in my life Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77412-osx-audio-interface-question/#findComment-1940998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 haha I imagine that's a 90% case too. I wonder why they think that's a selling point. Maybe it's easy/cheap to do, ans lets them say 10 inputs when it really only has 8 a/d converters. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77412-osx-audio-interface-question/#findComment-1941132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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