getting into recording

[phlip]

I can't recommend the UX1 or more specifically its drivers for the Mac. I continue to have audio issues with each iteration of the driver release. I've contacted Line6 only to be told it's Apple's problem with the USB hardware.

So I'm stuck with every having to remove and then install the drivers each time I want to use it. Which to be honest is a PITA and the reason it's gathering dust.

I'm more interested in the external recorders like the Boss listed above now.

I'm not sitcking up for Line 6 here but If this is the classic Intel made a bad USB chipset issue then you're stuffed with any USB audio Device not just line-6's Some early Intel based MAC's used the 915g or a variation of, the issues are listed here listed here http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?navid=54&itemid=23005
I've got an HP workstation as my recording Machine aand it has this chipset and mis behaves with my X3 over USB and my USB M-Audio. Adding in a USB rider has cured this for me.

Of course if you're not using an Intel Mac then ignore all of  the above  :D :D

[Matt77]

I have a boss 1180 something or other
No matter what I do with the inputs levels it puts digital clipping on any recording of an amp at high volume.
I find it very frustrating.
It's fine at low volume or with digital stuff though

[Twaddlefish]

On a software note, immediately destroy the version of Ableton it comes with. It can't deal with important things like MICROPHONE LATENCY so when I sing in time to the playback, Ableton live thinks it needs to go two thirds of a bar later than I want it to.

I use the UX1 has my main soundcard device, and it is beastly good, easy on par with some of the Creative stuff.

[shobet]

I can't recommend the UX1 or more specifically its drivers for the Mac. I continue to have audio issues with each iteration of the driver release. I've contacted Line6 only to be told it's Apple's problem with the USB hardware.

So I'm stuck with every having to remove and then install the drivers each time I want to use it. Which to be honest is a PITA and the reason it's gathering dust.

I'm more interested in the external recorders like the Boss listed above now.

I'm not sitcking up for Line 6 here but If this is the classic Intel made a bad USB chipset issue then you're stuffed with any USB audio Device not just line-6's Some early Intel based MAC's used the 915g or a variation of, the issues are listed here listed here http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?navid=54&itemid=23005
I've got an HP workstation as my recording Machine aand it has this chipset and mis behaves with my X3 over USB and my USB M-Audio. Adding in a USB rider has cured this for me.

Of course if you're not using an Intel Mac then ignore all of  the above  :D :D

Pissflaps!

[phlip]

Pissflaps!

Does this mean you have an early intel MAC or you don't like what I've Said? 

Seriously though try a USB Riser card if your MAC has PCI slots, it fixed the issues for me on my HP and it's fairly cheap to try.

[shobet]

It's a macbook.

[Lew]

I'm using an Mbox2 at the mo for home stuff with either Protools or Logic Pro depending on what I'm doing. Sounds alright  8)

[MDV]

A good interface is the cornerstone of computer recording. Its the Hub, the Nexus, the ADCs and the DACs, the power and the glory, for ever and ever, barmen.

You can get other devices later, pres and modellers and blah blah, but get a decent interface now and use the lineout of whatever you play guitar into with some impulses (free and easy) while you hunt for monitors (vital), modellers (meh) mics (yay) and better mics (woo hoo!).

Oh, the toneports have nowt on EMU, Presonus, Edirol, maudio Echo, Motu et al.

[matteo]

ordered a ux2 today! thanks for the input guys! 8)

[Lew]

I was using a Neve 8801 and AKG 414 this week... the results made my home gear seem barely adaquate ;p

[MDV]

I was using a Neve 8801 and AKG 414 this week... the results made my home gear seem barely adaquate ;p

Neve will do that to you.

[Jamie]

I can't recommend the UX1 or more specifically its drivers for the Mac. I continue to have audio issues with each iteration of the driver release. I've contacted Line6 only to be told it's Apple's problem with the USB hardware.

So I'm stuck with every having to remove and then install the drivers each time I want to use it. Which to be honest is a PITA and the reason it's gathering dust.

Ive got a similar problem only with the x3 live, i have to keep downloading and installing the drivers everytime i turn my computer on.