Re: Control surface/audio interface recommendations

[Ricky Prevatte]

Peter I cannot remember are you in the US? Sweetwater sound could guide you 
very well for the situation.

Ricky Prevatte LMBT1154

> On Jul 21, 2016, at 3:39 PM, TheOreoMonster  wrote:
> 
> Not a lot available  if you want control surface and interface in one.
> The 003 if you can find one though they are nearing end of life as
> well. However as a point this doesn't neccessarily mean they will stop
> working As a lot of Avid's hardware have a 5 or so year   lifespan at
> least once avid stops official support. Icon audio has an interface
> and controller package you can put together to emulate a single unit
> as well. Not sure of anything else in the 8 fader game though. There
> is the Behringer x32 series if you want more than 8 faders and my
> personal favorite is still the Allen & Heath ZED R16 though it lacks
> motorized faders. However it does have soft takeover built in to
> compensate.  The Avid Artist series i believe are just control
> surfaces and not interfaces as well. Given the lack of options an Avid
> artist series and a seperate interface may be  the way to go.
> 
>> On 7/21/16, Peter Bosher  wrote:
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> What would you recommend as the best current option for a control surface
>> with 8 main faders, including a good audio interface?
>> 
>> I'm looking for something that is similar to the old Digi 002.   I asked
>> this question a few days back with no replies, because I needed to check
>> that it's not possible to use the Digi with PT12.  Otherwise, a second hand
>> one would be a good way to go, but I don't think there are 64-bit drivers
>> for it, so, again, what's the current best option?  I've heard good things
>> about the Avid Artist range, but is this the same kind of animal, and which
>> one would you advise?
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Peter
>> 
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Re: Control surface/audio interface recommendations

[TheOreoMonster]

Not a lot available  if you want control surface and interface in one.
The 003 if you can find one though they are nearing end of life as
well. However as a point this doesn't neccessarily mean they will stop
working As a lot of Avid's hardware have a 5 or so year   lifespan at
least once avid stops official support. Icon audio has an interface
and controller package you can put together to emulate a single unit
as well. Not sure of anything else in the 8 fader game though. There
is the Behringer x32 series if you want more than 8 faders and my
personal favorite is still the Allen & Heath ZED R16 though it lacks
motorized faders. However it does have soft takeover built in to
compensate.  The Avid Artist series i believe are just control
surfaces and not interfaces as well. Given the lack of options an Avid
artist series and a seperate interface may be  the way to go.

On 7/21/16, Peter Bosher  wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> What would you recommend as the best current option for a control surface
> with 8 main faders, including a good audio interface?
>
> I'm looking for something that is similar to the old Digi 002.   I asked
> this question a few days back with no replies, because I needed to check
> that it's not possible to use the Digi with PT12.  Otherwise, a second hand
> one would be a good way to go, but I don't think there are 64-bit drivers
> for it, so, again, what's the current best option?  I've heard good things
> about the Avid Artist range, but is this the same kind of animal, and which
> one would you advise?
>
> Best,
>
> Peter
>
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Control surface/audio interface recommendations

[Peter Bosher]

Hi All,

What would you recommend as the best current option for a control surface with 
8 main faders, including a good audio interface?

I'm looking for something that is similar to the old Digi 002.   I asked this 
question a few days back with no replies, because I needed to check that it's 
not possible to use the Digi with PT12.  Otherwise, a second hand one would be 
a good way to go, but I don't think there are 64-bit drivers for it, so, again, 
what's the current best option?  I've heard good things about the Avid Artist 
range, but is this the same kind of animal, and which one would you advise?

Best,

Peter

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Re: audio interface recommendations

[Nick Gawronski]

Hi, I am totally blind so yes the touch screen would be useless for me. 
Do any control surfaces exist that have the 8 moving controls like the
Digi 003 and the transport controls basically what I am looking for is a
control surface that has the same features as the Digi 003 but is newer
does anything like this exist and is it accessible as from what you
described the artist mix looks like something I might be able to use but
before I buy something I want to make sure I know what I am getting?  Nick
Gawronski
On Thu, November 19, 2015 6:27 am, Ronald van Rhijn wrote:
> Hello Nick,
>
>
> The Avid Artist Control surface has only 4 motorised faders and a useless
> large touchscreen,if you are totally blind that is. It does have a data
> wheel, don’t know exactly if this has full jog/shuttle functionality.
> The Avid Artist Mix has 8 motorised faders and some other knobs of
> course. If you need the jog/shuttle functionality, you can get the Avid
> Artist Transport module as well, it also has a numpad on board.
> They all connect through ethernet and can be clicked together.
>
>
> Ronald
>
>
> Op 19 nov. 2015, om 04:29 heeft Nick Gawronski 
> het volgende geschreven:
>
>> Hi, In reading about different interfaces it looks like the focus right
>> 18
>> I 20 and the artist Avid control surface might be what I am interested
>> in getting.  Should I know anything about these two devices before
>> getting them as I don't want to lose anything I already had in the Digi
>> 003 as far
>> as moving controls and fade and flip goes.  I also would like the same
>> amount of inputs and outputs of course more is always better but not
>> less. I am looking into getting another setup as I want to do this when
>> I can
>> still use my Digi 003 when instead I would be forced to upgrade to
>> something else so anything about these two different devices would be
>> great to know?  Nick Gawronski On Wed, November 18, 2015 6:30 pm, Slau
>> Halatyn wrote:
>>
>>> Heh, having just said that, I remembered that there's a Thunderbolt
>>> option… OK, sticking with the Symphonies for the long haul :) Slau
>>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:03 PM, TheOreoMonster
>>> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
 Was just looking at some apogee stuff on their site a day or two
 ago. With iOS the duet and quartet require ac power as it also
 charges the iOS device as well so you don’t run out of juice while
 working.

> On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Slau Halatyn
> 
> wrote:
>
>
>
> The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a laptop.
> When
> using it with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to use
> the supplied AC adapter.
>
> On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn 
> wrote:
>
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>>
>>
>> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if
>> you are into that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries
>> unfortunately, but the One can.
>>
>> Ronald
>>
>>
>>
>> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn
>>  het volgende geschreven:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Hi Brian,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as
>>> a Duet (or any other Apogee interface) is detected. There are
>>> 5
>>> tabs that can be accessed in three ways: via the Window menu
>>> in the menu bar, checking one of the checkboxes (which are
>>> really like tabs) within the main window or by using
>>> Command-one through
>>> 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer and
>>> System
>>> Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting
>>>  the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line
>>> sources, etc. The devices tab lets' you set the function of
>>> the two soft keys for things like resetting meters or muting
>>> channels. There are several choices. The Mixer is used for
>>> internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain
>>> situations. I've never found any need to use the internal
>>> mixer although there are several controls that are visible and
>>> can be easily accessed. The System Setup is for sample rate,
>>> peak hold settings and a couple of general settings that are
>>> usually set within the dAW. These controls would be if you
>>> were using it in some kind of stand-alone mode.
>>>
>>> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff
>>> is really set in the host application. I've used the Duet to
>>> capture some live performances where I didn't want to use a
>>> portable recorder and wanted to record directly into Pro Tools
>>> with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the Duet are super
>>> quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces
>>> while still 

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Vaughn Brown]

Nick,

Have you thought about going to the nearest music store to you that
carries recording gear? I physically check out the gear before buying
it on the spot or going home and finding a deal.
Kindly,
Vaughn

On 11/19/15, Nick Gawronski  wrote:
> Hi, I am totally blind so yes the touch screen would be useless for me.
> Do any control surfaces exist that have the 8 moving controls like the
> Digi 003 and the transport controls basically what I am looking for is a
> control surface that has the same features as the Digi 003 but is newer
> does anything like this exist and is it accessible as from what you
> described the artist mix looks like something I might be able to use but
> before I buy something I want to make sure I know what I am getting?  Nick
> Gawronski
> On Thu, November 19, 2015 6:27 am, Ronald van Rhijn wrote:
>> Hello Nick,
>>
>>
>> The Avid Artist Control surface has only 4 motorised faders and a useless
>> large touchscreen,if you are totally blind that is. It does have a data
>> wheel, don’t know exactly if this has full jog/shuttle functionality.
>> The Avid Artist Mix has 8 motorised faders and some other knobs of
>> course. If you need the jog/shuttle functionality, you can get the Avid
>> Artist Transport module as well, it also has a numpad on board.
>> They all connect through ethernet and can be clicked together.
>>
>>
>> Ronald
>>
>>
>> Op 19 nov. 2015, om 04:29 heeft Nick Gawronski 
>> het volgende geschreven:
>>
>>> Hi, In reading about different interfaces it looks like the focus right
>>> 18
>>> I 20 and the artist Avid control surface might be what I am interested
>>> in getting.  Should I know anything about these two devices before
>>> getting them as I don't want to lose anything I already had in the Digi
>>> 003 as far
>>> as moving controls and fade and flip goes.  I also would like the same
>>> amount of inputs and outputs of course more is always better but not
>>> less. I am looking into getting another setup as I want to do this when
>>> I can
>>> still use my Digi 003 when instead I would be forced to upgrade to
>>> something else so anything about these two different devices would be
>>> great to know?  Nick Gawronski On Wed, November 18, 2015 6:30 pm, Slau
>>> Halatyn wrote:
>>>
 Heh, having just said that, I remembered that there's a Thunderbolt
 option… OK, sticking with the Symphonies for the long haul :) Slau


 On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:03 PM, TheOreoMonster
 
 wrote:



> Was just looking at some apogee stuff on their site a day or two
> ago. With iOS the duet and quartet require ac power as it also
> charges the iOS device as well so you don’t run out of juice while
> working.
>
>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Slau Halatyn
>> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a laptop.
>> When
>> using it with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to use
>> the supplied AC adapter.
>>
>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn 
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if
>>> you are into that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries
>>> unfortunately, but the One can.
>>>
>>> Ronald
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn
>>>  het volgende geschreven:
>>>
>>>
>>>
 Hi Brian,



 Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as
 a Duet (or any other Apogee interface) is detected. There are
 5
 tabs that can be accessed in three ways: via the Window menu
 in the menu bar, checking one of the checkboxes (which are
 really like tabs) within the main window or by using
 Command-one through
 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer and
 System
 Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting
  the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line
 sources, etc. The devices tab lets' you set the function of
 the two soft keys for things like resetting meters or muting
 channels. There are several choices. The Mixer is used for
 internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain
 situations. I've never found any need to use the internal
 mixer although there are several controls that are visible and
 can be easily accessed. The System Setup is for sample rate,
 peak hold settings and a couple of general settings that are
 usually set within the dAW. These controls would be if you
 were using it in some kind of stand-alone mode.

 That's pretty much it. It's 

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Nick Gawronski]

Hi, Yes I do try to locate and feel the stuff but usually the store
managers tell me the only place I can find the items is on line which does
not help me very much.  For things like Avid products or any other
interfaces or control surfaces how could I locate a store in my area that
physically has the device that I could go and feel at the store?  Nick
Gawronski
On Thu, November 19, 2015 12:20 pm, Vaughn Brown wrote:
> Nick,
>
>
> Have you thought about going to the nearest music store to you that
> carries recording gear? I physically check out the gear before buying it on
> the spot or going home and finding a deal. Kindly,
> Vaughn
>
>
> On 11/19/15, Nick Gawronski  wrote:
>
>> Hi, I am totally blind so yes the touch screen would be useless for me.
>>  Do any control surfaces exist that have the 8 moving controls like the
>>  Digi 003 and the transport controls basically what I am looking for is
>> a control surface that has the same features as the Digi 003 but is
>> newer does anything like this exist and is it accessible as from what
>> you described the artist mix looks like something I might be able to use
>> but before I buy something I want to make sure I know what I am getting?
>> Nick
>> Gawronski
>> On Thu, November 19, 2015 6:27 am, Ronald van Rhijn wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Nick,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The Avid Artist Control surface has only 4 motorised faders and a
>>> useless large touchscreen,if you are totally blind that is. It does
>>> have a data wheel, don’t know exactly if this has full jog/shuttle
>>> functionality. The Avid Artist Mix has 8 motorised faders and some
>>> other knobs of course. If you need the jog/shuttle functionality, you
>>> can get the Avid Artist Transport module as well, it also has a numpad
>>> on board. They all connect through ethernet and can be clicked
>>> together.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ronald
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Op 19 nov. 2015, om 04:29 heeft Nick Gawronski
>>> 
>>> het volgende geschreven:
>>>
 Hi, In reading about different interfaces it looks like the focus
 right 18
 I 20 and the artist Avid control surface might be what I am
 interested in getting.  Should I know anything about these two
 devices before getting them as I don't want to lose anything I
 already had in the Digi 003 as far
 as moving controls and fade and flip goes.  I also would like the
 same amount of inputs and outputs of course more is always better
 but not less. I am looking into getting another setup as I want to
 do this when I can
 still use my Digi 003 when instead I would be forced to upgrade to
 something else so anything about these two different devices would
 be great to know?  Nick Gawronski On Wed, November 18, 2015 6:30 pm,
 Slau
 Halatyn wrote:


> Heh, having just said that, I remembered that there's a
> Thunderbolt
> option… OK, sticking with the Symphonies for the long haul :)
> Slau
>
>
>
> On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:03 PM, TheOreoMonster
> 
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>> Was just looking at some apogee stuff on their site a day or
>> two ago. With iOS the duet and quartet require ac power as it
>> also charges the iOS device as well so you don’t run out of
>> juice while working.
>>
>>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Slau Halatyn
>>> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a
>>> laptop. When
>>> using it with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to
>>> use the supplied AC adapter.
>>>
>>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn
>>> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
 Hi,




 And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices,
 if you are into that. I think the Duet cannot be used on
 batteries unfortunately, but the One can.

 Ronald




 Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn
  het volgende geschreven:




> Hi Brian,
>
>
>
>
> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon
> as a Duet (or any other Apogee interface) is detected.
> There are
> 5
> tabs that can be accessed in three ways: via the Window
> menu in the menu bar, checking one of the checkboxes
> (which are
> really like tabs) within the main window or by using
> Command-one through
> 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer and
>  System
> Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like
> setting the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic
> or line sources, etc. The devices tab 

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Vaughn Brown]

Do you have a Guitar Center in town? And, give them a call before you
go, see if they have what you are looking for on the shelf.
Vaughn

On 11/19/15, Nick Gawronski  wrote:
> Hi, Yes I do try to locate and feel the stuff but usually the store
> managers tell me the only place I can find the items is on line which does
> not help me very much.  For things like Avid products or any other
> interfaces or control surfaces how could I locate a store in my area that
> physically has the device that I could go and feel at the store?  Nick
> Gawronski
> On Thu, November 19, 2015 12:20 pm, Vaughn Brown wrote:
>> Nick,
>>
>>
>> Have you thought about going to the nearest music store to you that
>> carries recording gear? I physically check out the gear before buying it
>> on
>> the spot or going home and finding a deal. Kindly,
>> Vaughn
>>
>>
>> On 11/19/15, Nick Gawronski  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi, I am totally blind so yes the touch screen would be useless for me.
>>>  Do any control surfaces exist that have the 8 moving controls like the
>>>  Digi 003 and the transport controls basically what I am looking for is
>>> a control surface that has the same features as the Digi 003 but is
>>> newer does anything like this exist and is it accessible as from what
>>> you described the artist mix looks like something I might be able to use
>>> but before I buy something I want to make sure I know what I am getting?
>>> Nick
>>> Gawronski
>>> On Thu, November 19, 2015 6:27 am, Ronald van Rhijn wrote:
>>>
 Hello Nick,



 The Avid Artist Control surface has only 4 motorised faders and a
 useless large touchscreen,if you are totally blind that is. It does
 have a data wheel, don’t know exactly if this has full jog/shuttle
 functionality. The Avid Artist Mix has 8 motorised faders and some
 other knobs of course. If you need the jog/shuttle functionality, you
 can get the Avid Artist Transport module as well, it also has a numpad
 on board. They all connect through ethernet and can be clicked
 together.


 Ronald



 Op 19 nov. 2015, om 04:29 heeft Nick Gawronski
 
 het volgende geschreven:

> Hi, In reading about different interfaces it looks like the focus
> right 18
> I 20 and the artist Avid control surface might be what I am
> interested in getting.  Should I know anything about these two
> devices before getting them as I don't want to lose anything I
> already had in the Digi 003 as far
> as moving controls and fade and flip goes.  I also would like the
> same amount of inputs and outputs of course more is always better
> but not less. I am looking into getting another setup as I want to
> do this when I can
> still use my Digi 003 when instead I would be forced to upgrade to
> something else so anything about these two different devices would
> be great to know?  Nick Gawronski On Wed, November 18, 2015 6:30 pm,
> Slau
> Halatyn wrote:
>
>
>> Heh, having just said that, I remembered that there's a
>> Thunderbolt
>> option… OK, sticking with the Symphonies for the long haul :)
>> Slau
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:03 PM, TheOreoMonster
>> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Was just looking at some apogee stuff on their site a day or
>>> two ago. With iOS the duet and quartet require ac power as it
>>> also charges the iOS device as well so you don’t run out of
>>> juice while working.
>>>
 On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Slau Halatyn
 
 wrote:




 The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a
 laptop. When
 using it with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to
 use the supplied AC adapter.

 On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn
 
 wrote:




> Hi,
>
>
>
>
> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices,
> if you are into that. I think the Duet cannot be used on
> batteries unfortunately, but the One can.
>
> Ronald
>
>
>
>
> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn
>  het volgende geschreven:
>
>
>
>
>> Hi Brian,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon
>> as a Duet (or any other Apogee interface) is detected.
>> There are
>> 5
>> tabs that can be accessed in three ways: via the Window
>> menu in the menu bar, checking one of the checkboxes
>> (which are
>> 

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Nick Gawronski]

Hi, Yes and that is where I usually go to look for items then see if I 
can find a newer model then the one they are showing off in the store. 
I usually give them a call before I go and look at an item and get the 
person's name I am talking with so when I get there I can speak with 
them and they can show me the items.  How accessible is the focus right 
18 I 20 as an audio interface and Pro tools?  Nick Gawronski
On Thu, 19 Nov 
2015, Vaughn Brown wrote:



Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:45:27 -0800
From: Vaughn Brown <jazzdress...@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com
To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: audio interface recommendations

Do you have a Guitar Center in town? And, give them a call before you
go, see if they have what you are looking for on the shelf.
Vaughn

On 11/19/15, Nick Gawronski <n...@nickgawronski.com> wrote:

Hi, Yes I do try to locate and feel the stuff but usually the store
managers tell me the only place I can find the items is on line which does
not help me very much.  For things like Avid products or any other
interfaces or control surfaces how could I locate a store in my area that
physically has the device that I could go and feel at the store?  Nick
Gawronski
On Thu, November 19, 2015 12:20 pm, Vaughn Brown wrote:

Nick,


Have you thought about going to the nearest music store to you that
carries recording gear? I physically check out the gear before buying it
on
the spot or going home and finding a deal. Kindly,
Vaughn


On 11/19/15, Nick Gawronski <n...@nickgawronski.com> wrote:


Hi, I am totally blind so yes the touch screen would be useless for me.
 Do any control surfaces exist that have the 8 moving controls like the
 Digi 003 and the transport controls basically what I am looking for is
a control surface that has the same features as the Digi 003 but is
newer does anything like this exist and is it accessible as from what
you described the artist mix looks like something I might be able to use
but before I buy something I want to make sure I know what I am getting?
Nick
Gawronski
On Thu, November 19, 2015 6:27 am, Ronald van Rhijn wrote:


Hello Nick,



The Avid Artist Control surface has only 4 motorised faders and a
useless large touchscreen,if you are totally blind that is. It does
have a data wheel, don’t know exactly if this has full jog/shuttle
functionality. The Avid Artist Mix has 8 motorised faders and some
other knobs of course. If you need the jog/shuttle functionality, you
can get the Avid Artist Transport module as well, it also has a numpad
on board. They all connect through ethernet and can be clicked
together.


Ronald



Op 19 nov. 2015, om 04:29 heeft Nick Gawronski
<n...@nickgawronski.com>
het volgende geschreven:


Hi, In reading about different interfaces it looks like the focus
right 18
I 20 and the artist Avid control surface might be what I am
interested in getting.  Should I know anything about these two
devices before getting them as I don't want to lose anything I
already had in the Digi 003 as far
as moving controls and fade and flip goes.  I also would like the
same amount of inputs and outputs of course more is always better
but not less. I am looking into getting another setup as I want to
do this when I can
still use my Digi 003 when instead I would be forced to upgrade to
something else so anything about these two different devices would
be great to know?  Nick Gawronski On Wed, November 18, 2015 6:30 pm,
Slau
Halatyn wrote:



Heh, having just said that, I remembered that there's a
Thunderbolt
option… OK, sticking with the Symphonies for the long haul :)
Slau



On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:03 PM, TheOreoMonster
<monkeypushe...@gmail.com>
wrote:





Was just looking at some apogee stuff on their site a day or
two ago. With iOS the duet and quartet require ac power as it
also charges the iOS device as well so you don’t run out of
juice while working.


On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Slau Halatyn
<slauhala...@gmail.com>
wrote:




The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a
laptop. When
using it with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to
use the supplied AC adapter.

On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn
<pa...@xs4all.nl>
wrote:





Hi,




And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices,
if you are into that. I think the Duet cannot be used on
batteries unfortunately, but the One can.

Ronald




Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn
<slauhala...@gmail.com> het volgende geschreven:





Hi Brian,




Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon
as a Duet (or any other Apogee interface) is detected.
There are
5
tabs that can be accessed in three ways: via the Window
menu in the menu bar, checking one of the checkboxes
(which are
really like tabs) within the main window or by using
Command-one through
5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer and
 System
Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature contro

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Ronald van Rhijn]

Hello Nick,

The Avid Artist Control surface has only 4 motorised faders and a useless large 
touchscreen,if you are totally blind that is. It does have a data wheel, don’t 
know exactly if this has full jog/shuttle
functionality. The Avid Artist Mix has 8 motorised faders and some other knobs 
of course. If you need the jog/shuttle functionality, you can get the Avid 
Artist Transport module as well, it also has a numpad on board.
They all connect through ethernet and can be clicked together.

Ronald
 
Op 19 nov. 2015, om 04:29 heeft Nick Gawronski  het 
volgende geschreven:

> Hi, In reading about different interfaces it looks like the focus right 18
> I 20 and the artist Avid control surface might be what I am interested in
> getting.  Should I know anything about these two devices before getting
> them as I don't want to lose anything I already had in the Digi 003 as far
> as moving controls and fade and flip goes.  I also would like the same
> amount of inputs and outputs of course more is always better but not less.
> I am looking into getting another setup as I want to do this when I can
> still use my Digi 003 when instead I would be forced to upgrade to
> something else so anything about these two different devices would be
> great to know?  Nick Gawronski
> On Wed, November 18, 2015 6:30 pm, Slau Halatyn wrote:
>> Heh, having just said that, I remembered that there's a Thunderbolt
>> option… OK, sticking with the Symphonies for the long haul :) Slau
>> 
>> 
>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:03 PM, TheOreoMonster 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> Was just looking at some apogee stuff on their site a day or two ago.
>>> With iOS the duet and quartet require ac power as it also charges the
>>> iOS device as well so you don’t run out of juice while working.
>>> 
 On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Slau Halatyn 
 wrote:
 
 
 The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a laptop. When
 using it with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to use the
 supplied AC adapter.
 
 On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn 
 wrote:
 
 
> Hi,
> 
> 
> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if you
> are into that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries
> unfortunately, but the One can.
> 
> Ronald
> 
> 
> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn
>  het volgende geschreven:
> 
> 
>> Hi Brian,
>> 
>> 
>> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a
>> Duet (or any other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5
>> tabs that can be accessed in three ways: via the Window menu in
>> the menu bar, checking one of the checkboxes (which are really
>> like tabs) within the main window or by using Command-one through
>> 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer and System
>> Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting
>> the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources,
>> etc. The devices tab lets' you set the function of the two soft
>> keys for things like resetting meters or muting channels. There
>> are several choices. The Mixer is used for internal routing for
>> low-latency monitoring in certain situations. I've never found
>> any need to use the internal mixer although there are several
>> controls that are visible and can be easily accessed. The System
>> Setup is for sample rate, peak hold settings and a couple of
>> general settings that are usually set within the dAW. These
>> controls would be if you were using it in some kind of
>> stand-alone mode.
>> 
>> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is
>> really set in the host application. I've used the Duet to capture
>> some live performances where I didn't want to use a portable
>> recorder and wanted to record directly into Pro Tools with a
>> laptop. The built-in preamps on the Duet are super quiet and
>> clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces while still
>> maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of
>> quality.
>> 
>> Hope that helps,
>> 
>> 
>> Slau
>> 
>> 
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> Hi Slau,
>>> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking
>>> about buying the apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use
>>> the bistro software with voiceover?  Is it pretty
>>> straightforward to use, or do you have to do a lot of fiddling
>>> around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was
>>> accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it
>>> a bit that would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
>>> Brian

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Slau Halatyn]

The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a laptop. When using it 
with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to use the supplied AC adapter.

On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn  wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if you are into 
> that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries unfortunately, but the One 
> can.
> 
> Ronald
> 
> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn  het 
> volgende geschreven:
> 
>> Hi Brian,
>> 
>> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or any 
>> other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be accessed 
>> in three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one of the 
>> checkboxes (which are really like tabs) within the main window or by using 
>> Command-one through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer 
>> and System Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting 
>> the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources, etc. The 
>> devices tab lets' you set the function of the two soft keys for things like 
>> resetting meters or muting channels. There are several choices. The Mixer is 
>> used for internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain situations. 
>> I've never found any need to use the internal mixer although there are 
>> several controls that are visible and can be easily accessed. The System 
>> Setup is for sample rate, peak hold settings and a couple of general 
>> settings that are usually set within the dAW. These controls would be if you 
>> were using it in some kind of stand-alone mode.
>> 
>> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set in 
>> the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live performances 
>> where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to record directly 
>> into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the Duet are super 
>> quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces while still 
>> maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of quality.
>> 
>> Hope that helps,
>> 
>> Slau
>> 
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Slau,
>>> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying 
>>> the apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software with 
>>> voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to do a lot 
>>> of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was 
>>> accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit that 
>>> would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
>>> Brian
 On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
 
 Hi Brian,
 
 After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
 Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same software 
 for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the only thing 
 that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main volume but 
 there's a giant physical knob right on the front of every Apogee interface 
 so it's not an issue. The controls in Maestro could probably be labelled a 
 little better but it's pretty easy to figure out what's going on within 
 the various tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you pretty much forget it. 
 I've used the Symphony as well as the Duet and I'm sure that any other 
 apogee interface is equally accessible with two exceptions: The Pro Tools 
 Duet and the Pro Tools Quartet. Don't buy either of those units because 
 they use their own proprietary software. Any of the normal Apogee-branded 
 interfaces work fabulously.
 
 HTH,
 
 Slau
 
 On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
 
> Hello all,
> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces 
> with protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix 
> control software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software 
> with voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
> Brian
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Re: audio interface recommendations

[Ronald van Rhijn]

Hi,

And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if you are into 
that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries unfortunately, but the One 
can.

Ronald

Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn  het 
volgende geschreven:

> Hi Brian,
> 
> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or any 
> other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be accessed in 
> three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one of the 
> checkboxes (which are really like tabs) within the main window or by using 
> Command-one through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer 
> and System Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting the 
> nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources, etc. The 
> devices tab lets' you set the function of the two soft keys for things like 
> resetting meters or muting channels. There are several choices. The Mixer is 
> used for internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain situations. 
> I've never found any need to use the internal mixer although there are 
> several controls that are visible and can be easily accessed. The System 
> Setup is for sample rate, peak hold settings and a couple of general settings 
> that are usually set within the dAW. These controls would be if you were 
> using it in some kind of stand-alone mode.
> 
> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set in 
> the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live performances 
> where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to record directly 
> into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the Duet are super 
> quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces while still 
> maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of quality.
> 
> Hope that helps,
> 
> Slau
> 
> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Slau,
>> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying the 
>> apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software with 
>> voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to do a lot 
>> of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was 
>> accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit that 
>> would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
>> Brian
>>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Brian,
>>> 
>>> After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
>>> Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same software 
>>> for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the only thing 
>>> that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main volume but there's 
>>> a giant physical knob right on the front of every Apogee interface so it's 
>>> not an issue. The controls in Maestro could probably be labelled a little 
>>> better but it's pretty easy to figure out what's going on within the 
>>> various tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you pretty much forget it. I've 
>>> used the Symphony as well as the Duet and I'm sure that any other apogee 
>>> interface is equally accessible with two exceptions: The Pro Tools Duet and 
>>> the Pro Tools Quartet. Don't buy either of those units because they use 
>>> their own proprietary software. Any of the normal Apogee-branded interfaces 
>>> work fabulously.
>>> 
>>> HTH,
>>> 
>>> Slau
>>> 
>>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
>>> 
 Hello all,
 Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces 
 with protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix control 
 software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software with 
 voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
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Re: audio interface recommendations

[Christopher Harrington]

Hi!
One interface I would recommend is the audient ID14. It’s a 2 channel, has 
phantom power, and excelent preamps!!!
HTH,
Chris
 On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if you are into 
> that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries unfortunately, but the One 
> can.
> 
> Ronald
> 
> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn  het 
> volgende geschreven:
> 
>> Hi Brian,
>> 
>> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or any 
>> other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be accessed 
>> in three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one of the 
>> checkboxes (which are really like tabs) within the main window or by using 
>> Command-one through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer 
>> and System Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting 
>> the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources, etc. The 
>> devices tab lets' you set the function of the two soft keys for things like 
>> resetting meters or muting channels. There are several choices. The Mixer is 
>> used for internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain situations. 
>> I've never found any need to use the internal mixer although there are 
>> several controls that are visible and can be easily accessed. The System 
>> Setup is for sample rate, peak hold settings and a couple of general 
>> settings that are usually set within the dAW. These controls would be if you 
>> were using it in some kind of stand-alone mode.
>> 
>> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set in 
>> the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live performances 
>> where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to record directly 
>> into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the Duet are super 
>> quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces while still 
>> maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of quality.
>> 
>> Hope that helps,
>> 
>> Slau
>> 
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Slau,
>>> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying 
>>> the apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software with 
>>> voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to do a lot 
>>> of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was 
>>> accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit that 
>>> would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
>>> Brian
 On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
 
 Hi Brian,
 
 After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
 Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same software 
 for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the only thing 
 that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main volume but 
 there's a giant physical knob right on the front of every Apogee interface 
 so it's not an issue. The controls in Maestro could probably be labelled a 
 little better but it's pretty easy to figure out what's going on within 
 the various tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you pretty much forget it. 
 I've used the Symphony as well as the Duet and I'm sure that any other 
 apogee interface is equally accessible with two exceptions: The Pro Tools 
 Duet and the Pro Tools Quartet. Don't buy either of those units because 
 they use their own proprietary software. Any of the normal Apogee-branded 
 interfaces work fabulously.
 
 HTH,
 
 Slau
 
 On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
 
> Hello all,
> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces 
> with protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix 
> control software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software 
> with voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
> Brian
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Re: audio interface recommendations

[TheOreoMonster]

So long as its a basically simple interface i find you don’t need to worry 
about the  software fort being accessible. If the DAW like logic can force the 
interface to accepts its bit depth/sample rate which most modern interface will 
accept the only other reason to go into the control software is to turn on 
phantom power or the high pass filter. However plenty of interfaces have these 
as hardware buttons on the unit so just make sure features like those are 
accessible to you on the front of the unit. If those features are accessible on 
either of the interfaces that you are looking at, then you should be fine. 

> On Nov 18, 2015, at 3:10 AM, Krister Ekstrom  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> Has anyone used the Steinberg UR44 or the Roland Quadcapture and what are 
> your comments about those. Do any of those have an accessible control panel 
> for the Mac?
> I would like to be able to use an interface with at least 3 mike in which 
> means the Ur44 but if the QuadCapture is more accessible then so be it.
> Turns out i can’t use my old projectmix in my current setup at least that’s 
> what i think so any suggestions would be really appreciated.
> Cheers
> /Krister
> 
>> 18 nov. 2015 kl. 00:34 skrev Slau Halatyn :
>> 
>> Hi Brian,
>> 
>> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or any 
>> other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be accessed 
>> in three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one of the 
>> checkboxes (which are really like tabs) within the main window or by using 
>> Command-one through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer 
>> and System Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting 
>> the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources, etc. The 
>> devices tab lets' you set the function of the two soft keys for things like 
>> resetting meters or muting channels. There are several choices. The Mixer is 
>> used for internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain situations. 
>> I've never found any need to use the internal mixer although there are 
>> several controls that are visible and can be easily accessed. The System 
>> Setup is for sample rate, peak hold settings and a couple of general 
>> settings that are usually set within the dAW. These controls would be if you 
>> were using it in some kind of stand-alone mode.
>> 
>> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set in 
>> the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live performances 
>> where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to record directly 
>> into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the Duet are super 
>> quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces while still 
>> maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of quality.
>> 
>> Hope that helps,
>> 
>> Slau
>> 
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Slau,
>>> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying 
>>> the apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software with 
>>> voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to do a lot 
>>> of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was 
>>> accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit that 
>>> would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
>>> Brian
 On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
 
 Hi Brian,
 
 After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
 Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same software 
 for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the only thing 
 that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main volume but 
 there's a giant physical knob right on the front of every Apogee interface 
 so it's not an issue. The controls in Maestro could probably be labelled a 
 little better but it's pretty easy to figure out what's going on within 
 the various tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you pretty much forget it. 
 I've used the Symphony as well as the Duet and I'm sure that any other 
 apogee interface is equally accessible with two exceptions: The Pro Tools 
 Duet and the Pro Tools Quartet. Don't buy either of those units because 
 they use their own proprietary software. Any of the normal Apogee-branded 
 interfaces work fabulously.
 
 HTH,
 
 Slau
 
 On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
 
> Hello all,
> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces 
> with protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix 
> control software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software 
> with voiceover?  I am very curious 

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Krister Ekstrom]

Hi,
Has anyone used the Steinberg UR44 or the Roland Quadcapture and what are your 
comments about those. Do any of those have an accessible control panel for the 
Mac?
I would like to be able to use an interface with at least 3 mike in which means 
the Ur44 but if the QuadCapture is more accessible then so be it.
Turns out i can’t use my old projectmix in my current setup at least that’s 
what i think so any suggestions would be really appreciated.
Cheers
/Krister

> 18 nov. 2015 kl. 00:34 skrev Slau Halatyn :
> 
> Hi Brian,
> 
> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or any 
> other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be accessed in 
> three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one of the 
> checkboxes (which are really like tabs) within the main window or by using 
> Command-one through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer 
> and System Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting the 
> nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources, etc. The 
> devices tab lets' you set the function of the two soft keys for things like 
> resetting meters or muting channels. There are several choices. The Mixer is 
> used for internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain situations. 
> I've never found any need to use the internal mixer although there are 
> several controls that are visible and can be easily accessed. The System 
> Setup is for sample rate, peak hold settings and a couple of general settings 
> that are usually set within the dAW. These controls would be if you were 
> using it in some kind of stand-alone mode.
> 
> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set in 
> the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live performances 
> where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to record directly 
> into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the Duet are super 
> quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces while still 
> maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of quality.
> 
> Hope that helps,
> 
> Slau
> 
> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Slau,
>> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying the 
>> apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software with 
>> voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to do a lot 
>> of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was 
>> accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit that 
>> would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
>> Brian
>>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Brian,
>>> 
>>> After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
>>> Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same software 
>>> for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the only thing 
>>> that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main volume but there's 
>>> a giant physical knob right on the front of every Apogee interface so it's 
>>> not an issue. The controls in Maestro could probably be labelled a little 
>>> better but it's pretty easy to figure out what's going on within the 
>>> various tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you pretty much forget it. I've 
>>> used the Symphony as well as the Duet and I'm sure that any other apogee 
>>> interface is equally accessible with two exceptions: The Pro Tools Duet and 
>>> the Pro Tools Quartet. Don't buy either of those units because they use 
>>> their own proprietary software. Any of the normal Apogee-branded interfaces 
>>> work fabulously.
>>> 
>>> HTH,
>>> 
>>> Slau
>>> 
>>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
>>> 
 Hello all,
 Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces 
 with protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix control 
 software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software with 
 voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
 Brian
 
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Re: audio interface recommendations

[TheOreoMonster]

Was just looking at some apogee stuff on their site a day or two ago. With iOS 
the duet and quartet require ac power as it also charges the iOS device as well 
so you don’t run out of juice while working.

> On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
> 
> The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a laptop. When using 
> it with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to use the supplied AC 
> adapter.
> 
> On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn  wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if you are into 
>> that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries unfortunately, but the 
>> One can.
>> 
>> Ronald
>> 
>> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn  het 
>> volgende geschreven:
>> 
>>> Hi Brian,
>>> 
>>> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or any 
>>> other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be accessed 
>>> in three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one of the 
>>> checkboxes (which are really like tabs) within the main window or by using 
>>> Command-one through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer 
>>> and System Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting 
>>> the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources, etc. The 
>>> devices tab lets' you set the function of the two soft keys for things like 
>>> resetting meters or muting channels. There are several choices. The Mixer 
>>> is used for internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain 
>>> situations. I've never found any need to use the internal mixer although 
>>> there are several controls that are visible and can be easily accessed. The 
>>> System Setup is for sample rate, peak hold settings and a couple of general 
>>> settings that are usually set within the dAW. These controls would be if 
>>> you were using it in some kind of stand-alone mode.
>>> 
>>> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set 
>>> in the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live 
>>> performances where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to 
>>> record directly into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the 
>>> Duet are super quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces 
>>> while still maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of 
>>> quality.
>>> 
>>> Hope that helps,
>>> 
>>> Slau
>>> 
>>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Slau,
 First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying 
 the apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software with 
 voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to do a 
 lot of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was 
 accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit that 
 would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
 Brian
> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
> 
> Hi Brian,
> 
> After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
> Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same 
> software for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the 
> only thing that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main 
> volume but there's a giant physical knob right on the front of every 
> Apogee interface so it's not an issue. The controls in Maestro could 
> probably be labelled a little better but it's pretty easy to figure out 
> what's going on within the various tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you 
> pretty much forget it. I've used the Symphony as well as the Duet and I'm 
> sure that any other apogee interface is equally accessible with two 
> exceptions: The Pro Tools Duet and the Pro Tools Quartet. Don't buy 
> either of those units because they use their own proprietary software. 
> Any of the normal Apogee-branded interfaces work fabulously.
> 
> HTH,
> 
> Slau
> 
> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
> 
>> Hello all,
>> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces 
>> with protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix 
>> control software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software 
>> with voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
>> Brian
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Re: audio interface recommendations

[TheOreoMonster]

if i remember correctly the id14 has some soft buttons like the apogee stuff. 
is the software for this interface accessible so one could edit what the 
buttons are used for?

> On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Christopher Harrington  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> One interface I would recommend is the audient ID14. It’s a 2 channel, has 
> phantom power, and excelent preamps!!!
> HTH,
> Chris
> On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if you are into 
>> that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries unfortunately, but the 
>> One can.
>> 
>> Ronald
>> 
>> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn  het 
>> volgende geschreven:
>> 
>>> Hi Brian,
>>> 
>>> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or any 
>>> other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be accessed 
>>> in three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one of the 
>>> checkboxes (which are really like tabs) within the main window or by using 
>>> Command-one through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer 
>>> and System Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting 
>>> the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources, etc. The 
>>> devices tab lets' you set the function of the two soft keys for things like 
>>> resetting meters or muting channels. There are several choices. The Mixer 
>>> is used for internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain 
>>> situations. I've never found any need to use the internal mixer although 
>>> there are several controls that are visible and can be easily accessed. The 
>>> System Setup is for sample rate, peak hold settings and a couple of general 
>>> settings that are usually set within the dAW. These controls would be if 
>>> you were using it in some kind of stand-alone mode.
>>> 
>>> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set 
>>> in the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live 
>>> performances where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to 
>>> record directly into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the 
>>> Duet are super quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces 
>>> while still maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of 
>>> quality.
>>> 
>>> Hope that helps,
>>> 
>>> Slau
>>> 
>>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Slau,
 First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying 
 the apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software with 
 voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to do a 
 lot of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was 
 accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit that 
 would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
 Brian
> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
> 
> Hi Brian,
> 
> After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
> Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same 
> software for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the 
> only thing that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main 
> volume but there's a giant physical knob right on the front of every 
> Apogee interface so it's not an issue. The controls in Maestro could 
> probably be labelled a little better but it's pretty easy to figure out 
> what's going on within the various tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you 
> pretty much forget it. I've used the Symphony as well as the Duet and I'm 
> sure that any other apogee interface is equally accessible with two 
> exceptions: The Pro Tools Duet and the Pro Tools Quartet. Don't buy 
> either of those units because they use their own proprietary software. 
> Any of the normal Apogee-branded interfaces work fabulously.
> 
> HTH,
> 
> Slau
> 
> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
> 
>> Hello all,
>> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces 
>> with protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix 
>> control software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software 
>> with voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
>> Brian
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Re: audio interface recommendations

[Slau Halatyn]

Yep, that makes sense. It would probably drain an iOS device battery in no 
time. It really is a great unit, solid and simple. If I were to ever give up 
the Symphonies, I'd surely go for the Apogee Thunderbolt.

Slau

On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:04 PM, TheOreoMonster  wrote:

> if i remember correctly the id14 has some soft buttons like the apogee stuff. 
> is the software for this interface accessible so one could edit what the 
> buttons are used for?
> 
>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Christopher Harrington 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi!
>> One interface I would recommend is the audient ID14. It’s a 2 channel, has 
>> phantom power, and excelent preamps!!!
>> HTH,
>> Chris
>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if you are into 
>>> that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries unfortunately, but the 
>>> One can.
>>> 
>>> Ronald
>>> 
>>> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn  het 
>>> volgende geschreven:
>>> 
 Hi Brian,
 
 Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or 
 any other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be 
 accessed in three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one 
 of the checkboxes (which are really like tabs) within the main window or 
 by using Command-one through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device 
 settings, Mixer and System Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature 
 controls like setting the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or 
 line sources, etc. The devices tab lets' you set the function of the two 
 soft keys for things like resetting meters or muting channels. There are 
 several choices. The Mixer is used for internal routing for low-latency 
 monitoring in certain situations. I've never found any need to use the 
 internal mixer although there are several controls that are visible and 
 can be easily accessed. The System Setup is for sample rate, peak hold 
 settings and a couple of general settings that are usually set within the 
 dAW. These controls would be if you were using it in some kind of 
 stand-alone mode.
 
 That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set 
 in the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live 
 performances where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to 
 record directly into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the 
 Duet are super quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces 
 while still maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of 
 quality.
 
 Hope that helps,
 
 Slau
 
 On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
 
> Hi Slau,
> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying 
> the apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software 
> with voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to 
> do a lot of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software 
> was accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit 
> that would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
> Brian
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Brian,
>> 
>> After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
>> Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same 
>> software for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the 
>> only thing that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main 
>> volume but there's a giant physical knob right on the front of every 
>> Apogee interface so it's not an issue. The controls in Maestro could 
>> probably be labelled a little better but it's pretty easy to figure out 
>> what's going on within the various tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you 
>> pretty much forget it. I've used the Symphony as well as the Duet and 
>> I'm sure that any other apogee interface is equally accessible with two 
>> exceptions: The Pro Tools Duet and the Pro Tools Quartet. Don't buy 
>> either of those units because they use their own proprietary software. 
>> Any of the normal Apogee-branded interfaces work fabulously.
>> 
>> HTH,
>> 
>> Slau
>> 
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces 
>>> with protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix 
>>> control software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software 
>>> with voiceover?  I am very curious to see 

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Slau Halatyn]

Heh, having just said that, I remembered that there's a Thunderbolt option… OK, 
sticking with the Symphonies for the long haul :)
Slau

On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:03 PM, TheOreoMonster  wrote:

> Was just looking at some apogee stuff on their site a day or two ago. With 
> iOS the duet and quartet require ac power as it also charges the iOS device 
> as well so you don’t run out of juice while working.
> 
>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
>> 
>> The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a laptop. When using 
>> it with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to use the supplied AC 
>> adapter.
>> 
>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if you are into 
>>> that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries unfortunately, but the 
>>> One can.
>>> 
>>> Ronald
>>> 
>>> Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn  het 
>>> volgende geschreven:
>>> 
 Hi Brian,
 
 Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or 
 any other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be 
 accessed in three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one 
 of the checkboxes (which are really like tabs) within the main window or 
 by using Command-one through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device 
 settings, Mixer and System Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature 
 controls like setting the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or 
 line sources, etc. The devices tab lets' you set the function of the two 
 soft keys for things like resetting meters or muting channels. There are 
 several choices. The Mixer is used for internal routing for low-latency 
 monitoring in certain situations. I've never found any need to use the 
 internal mixer although there are several controls that are visible and 
 can be easily accessed. The System Setup is for sample rate, peak hold 
 settings and a couple of general settings that are usually set within the 
 dAW. These controls would be if you were using it in some kind of 
 stand-alone mode.
 
 That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set 
 in the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live 
 performances where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to 
 record directly into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the 
 Duet are super quiet and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces 
 while still maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of 
 quality.
 
 Hope that helps,
 
 Slau
 
 On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
 
> Hi Slau,
> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying 
> the apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software 
> with voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to 
> do a lot of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software 
> was accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit 
> that would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
> Brian
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Brian,
>> 
>> After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
>> Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same 
>> software for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the 
>> only thing that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main 
>> volume but there's a giant physical knob right on the front of every 
>> Apogee interface so it's not an issue. The controls in Maestro could 
>> probably be labelled a little better but it's pretty easy to figure out 
>> what's going on within the various tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you 
>> pretty much forget it. I've used the Symphony as well as the Duet and 
>> I'm sure that any other apogee interface is equally accessible with two 
>> exceptions: The Pro Tools Duet and the Pro Tools Quartet. Don't buy 
>> either of those units because they use their own proprietary software. 
>> Any of the normal Apogee-branded interfaces work fabulously.
>> 
>> HTH,
>> 
>> Slau
>> 
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces 
>>> with protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix 
>>> control software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software 
>>> with voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  
>>> 

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Nick Gawronski]

Hi, In reading about different interfaces it looks like the focus right 18
I 20 and the artist Avid control surface might be what I am interested in
getting.  Should I know anything about these two devices before getting
them as I don't want to lose anything I already had in the Digi 003 as far
as moving controls and fade and flip goes.  I also would like the same
amount of inputs and outputs of course more is always better but not less.
 I am looking into getting another setup as I want to do this when I can
still use my Digi 003 when instead I would be forced to upgrade to
something else so anything about these two different devices would be
great to know?  Nick Gawronski
On Wed, November 18, 2015 6:30 pm, Slau Halatyn wrote:
> Heh, having just said that, I remembered that there's a Thunderbolt
> option… OK, sticking with the Symphonies for the long haul :) Slau
>
>
> On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:03 PM, TheOreoMonster 
> wrote:
>
>
>> Was just looking at some apogee stuff on their site a day or two ago.
>> With iOS the duet and quartet require ac power as it also charges the
>> iOS device as well so you don’t run out of juice while working.
>>
>>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Slau Halatyn 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> The duet will work on USB power but probably only with a laptop. When
>>> using it with an iOS device, yes, I think you might have to use the
>>> supplied AC adapter.
>>>
>>> On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Ronald van Rhijn 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
 Hi,


 And most Apogee interfaces will also work with iOS devices, if you
 are into that. I think the Duet cannot be used on batteries
 unfortunately, but the One can.

 Ronald


 Op 18 nov. 2015, om 00:34 heeft Slau Halatyn
  het volgende geschreven:


> Hi Brian,
>
>
> Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a
> Duet (or any other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5
> tabs that can be accessed in three ways: via the Window menu in
> the menu bar, checking one of the checkboxes (which are really
> like tabs) within the main window or by using Command-one through
> 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer and System
> Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting
> the nominal level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources,
> etc. The devices tab lets' you set the function of the two soft
> keys for things like resetting meters or muting channels. There
> are several choices. The Mixer is used for internal routing for
> low-latency monitoring in certain situations. I've never found
> any need to use the internal mixer although there are several
> controls that are visible and can be easily accessed. The System
> Setup is for sample rate, peak hold settings and a couple of
> general settings that are usually set within the dAW. These
> controls would be if you were using it in some kind of
> stand-alone mode.
>
> That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is
> really set in the host application. I've used the Duet to capture
> some live performances where I didn't want to use a portable
> recorder and wanted to record directly into Pro Tools with a
> laptop. The built-in preamps on the Duet are super quiet and
> clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces while still
> maintaining high quality at a decent price for that level of
> quality.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
>
> Slau
>
>
> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton
>  wrote:
>
>
>> Hi Slau,
>> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking
>> about buying the apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use
>> the bistro software with voiceover?  Is it pretty
>> straightforward to use, or do you have to do a lot of fiddling
>> around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was
>> accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it
>> a bit that would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
>> Brian
>>
>>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn
>>>  wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Brian,
>>>
>>>
>>> After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to
>>> Apogee. All Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the
>>> Symphony, use the same software for control and that is the
>>> Maestro software. Just about the only thing that's not
>>> accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main volume but
>>> there's a giant physical knob right on the front of every
>>> Apogee interface so it's not an issue. The controls in
>>> Maestro could probably be labelled a little better but it's
>>> pretty easy to figure out what's going on within the various
>>> 

Re: audio interface recommendations

[Slau Halatyn]

Hi Brian,

Well, The Maestro software launches automatically as soon as a Duet (or any 
other Apogee interface) is detected. There are 5 tabs that can be accessed in 
three ways: via the Window menu in the menu bar, checking one of the checkboxes 
(which are really like tabs) within the main window or by using Command-one 
through 5. The tabs are: Input, Output, Device settings, Mixer and System 
Setup. The Input and Output tabs feature controls like setting the nominal 
level between +4 dBu or -10 dBv, mic or line sources, etc. The devices tab 
lets' you set the function of the two soft keys for things like resetting 
meters or muting channels. There are several choices. The Mixer is used for 
internal routing for low-latency monitoring in certain situations. I've never 
found any need to use the internal mixer although there are several controls 
that are visible and can be easily accessed. The System Setup is for sample 
rate, peak hold settings and a couple of general settings that are usually set 
within the dAW. These controls would be if you were using it in some kind of 
stand-alone mode.

That's pretty much it. It's extremely simple and most stuff is really set in 
the host application. I've used the Duet to capture some live performances 
where I didn't want to use a portable recorder and wanted to record directly 
into Pro Tools with a laptop. The built-in preamps on the Duet are super quiet 
and clean. It's perhaps the most basic of interfaces while still maintaining 
high quality at a decent price for that level of quality.

Hope that helps,

Slau

On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:35 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:

> Hi Slau,
> First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying the 
> apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software with 
> voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to do a lot 
> of fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was 
> accessible, but if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit that 
> would really help me in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
> Brian
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Brian,
>> 
>> After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
>> Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same software 
>> for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the only thing 
>> that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main volume but there's 
>> a giant physical knob right on the front of every Apogee interface so it's 
>> not an issue. The controls in Maestro could probably be labelled a little 
>> better but it's pretty easy to figure out what's going on within the various 
>> tabs. Frankly, once you set it, you pretty much forget it. I've used the 
>> Symphony as well as the Duet and I'm sure that any other apogee interface is 
>> equally accessible with two exceptions: The Pro Tools Duet and the Pro Tools 
>> Quartet. Don't buy either of those units because they use their own 
>> proprietary software. Any of the normal Apogee-branded interfaces work 
>> fabulously.
>> 
>> HTH,
>> 
>> Slau
>> 
>> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces with 
>>> protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix control 
>>> software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software with 
>>> voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
>>> Brian
>>> 
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Re: audio interface recommendations

[Chris Smart]

Line 6 eh, as in the guitar modeller company?

At 05:25 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote:

Brian,

I am using Line 6 with Saffire Pro40. It has gain knobs, 8 channels,
two headphone jacks, 3 USB ports and I enjoy using it because it is
easy to learn and manage.

What makes you curious?

Vaughn

On 11/17/15, Brian Howerton  wrote:
> Hello all,
> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces with
> protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix control
> software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software with
> voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
> Brian
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Re: audio interface recommendations

[Vaughn Brown]

Brian,

I am using Line 6 with Saffire Pro40. It has gain knobs, 8 channels,
two headphone jacks, 3 USB ports and I enjoy using it because it is
easy to learn and manage.

What makes you curious?

Vaughn

On 11/17/15, Brian Howerton  wrote:
> Hello all,
> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces with
> protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix control
> software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software with
> voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
> Brian
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Re: audio interface recommendations

[Slau Halatyn]

Hi Brian,

After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All Apogee 
interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same software for control 
and that is the Maestro software. Just about the only thing that's not 
accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main volume but there's a giant 
physical knob right on the front of every Apogee interface so it's not an 
issue. The controls in Maestro could probably be labelled a little better but 
it's pretty easy to figure out what's going on within the various tabs. 
Frankly, once you set it, you pretty much forget it. I've used the Symphony as 
well as the Duet and I'm sure that any other apogee interface is equally 
accessible with two exceptions: The Pro Tools Duet and the Pro Tools Quartet. 
Don't buy either of those units because they use their own proprietary 
software. Any of the normal Apogee-branded interfaces work fabulously.

HTH,

Slau

On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:

> Hello all,
> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces with 
> protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix control 
> software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software with 
> voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
> Brian
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audio interface recommendations

[Brian Howerton]

Hello all,
Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces with 
protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix control software. 
 What interfaces have accessible mix control software with voiceover?  I am 
very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
Brian

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Re: audio interface recommendations

[Brian Howerton]

Hi Slau,
First of all, thanks for the quick response.  I am thinking about buying the 
apogee duet.  Can you elaborate on how to use the bistro software with 
voiceover?  Is it pretty straightforward to use, or do you have to do a lot of 
fiddling around with voiceover.  I heard that this software was accessible, but 
if you wouldn’t mind explaining how to use it a bit that would really help me 
in my decision.  Thanks Slau,
Brian
> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Slau Halatyn  wrote:
> 
> Hi Brian,
> 
> After having used Digidesign/Avid interfaces, I switched to Apogee. All 
> Apogee interfaces, from the Duet up to the Symphony, use the same software 
> for control and that is the Maestro software. Just about the only thing 
> that's not accessible (as far as I can tell) is the main volume but there's a 
> giant physical knob right on the front of every Apogee interface so it's not 
> an issue. The controls in Maestro could probably be labelled a little better 
> but it's pretty easy to figure out what's going on within the various tabs. 
> Frankly, once you set it, you pretty much forget it. I've used the Symphony 
> as well as the Duet and I'm sure that any other apogee interface is equally 
> accessible with two exceptions: The Pro Tools Duet and the Pro Tools Quartet. 
> Don't buy either of those units because they use their own proprietary 
> software. Any of the normal Apogee-branded interfaces work fabulously.
> 
> HTH,
> 
> Slau
> 
> On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Howerton  wrote:
> 
>> Hello all,
>> Just want to find out what people are using as far as audio interfaces with 
>> protools, in particular, audio interfaces with accessible mix control 
>> software.  What interfaces have accessible mix control software with 
>> voiceover?  I am very curious to see what people are using.  Thanks,
>> Brian
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