Finding modern interfaces with old digital synths?

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Posted by Stephen Wiley on May-31-2010 22:38:

Finding modern interfaces with old digital synths?

I've found myself really, really liking older PCM modules like the Alesis QSR, Korg TR Rack, Roland D-550 (duh), Yamaha DX7 (duh), JV series, JD series, etc.

I was wondering if there were some more modern interfaces in rack format that integrated better and were much easier to control. A USB connection with a great editor and intuitive knobs would be fantastic. I know the Motif, Fantom, Roland XV, etc. offer something similar to this, but I was wondering if there is anything else. I've gotg a BCF 200 (faders) and a Novation 49, so I can do midi CC control, but I prefer at least having my filters and envelopes on the unit.

Posted by mannaRose on May-31-2010 23:17:

Apogee Ensemble is beautiful. I have the Apogee Duet. Unfortunately, this interface is only for Macs So, you're out of luck if you're a pc user.

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/ensemble.php

You might also want to check out the RME interfaces, too.

http://www.rme-audio.de/en_products_fireface_uc.php

Posted by mannaRose on May-31-2010 23:26:

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Originally posted by mannaRose
Apogee Ensemble is beautiful. I have the Apogee Duet. Unfortunately, this interface is only for Macs So, you're out of luck if you're a pc user.

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/ensemble.php

You might also want to check out the RME interfaces, too.

http://www.rme-audio.de/en_products_fireface_uc.php

My bad, disregard this haha. I thought you were looking for audio interfaces for the older synths. I'm a dork.