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| Willem_vd_Kolk |
I know that there are still discussions going on about soundcard, I've tried the search function but that didn't work out that well.
Anyway,
I want to buy a new soundcard, but I'm a poor student so I can only spent a 100 euro's for a new one.
Has anyone suggestions?
I know the M-Audio, but I saw also the EMU soundcards but I can't figure out what the difference is betwee those.
Any help is appreciated :-) |
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| EliPsE |
| First tell us what you plan on doing with it and what you need, xlr inputs, rca 1/4'. Do you plan on having external synths etc..or you just want a good card with low latency and run just vsti. |
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| Icone |
| I don't know if the regular Creative Labs Audigy has the ability to link up your midi controller? Otherwise I'd definately go for that one, am very pleased with mine (nothing exotic) :) |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by Willem_vd_Kolk
I know the M-Audio, but I saw also the EMU soundcards but I can't figure out what the difference is betwee those.
Any help is appreciated :-) |
The Emu cards are totally different. I'm not entirely sure about the Proteus X module, but the 1010 (Emulator X, 1820M and so forth) is a mixer and a sampler. Emulator X, which requires the 1010 to operate, is by far the best soft sampler I've used. The card also has some stuff that only the really high-end sound cards have, like ADAT and mic preamps.
They're known for being a bit buggy though, and their DSP features aren't that impressive, so unless you do lots of sampling or recording or have use for the onboard mixer (I do), then it's probably a waste. Also, there's no point in getting it without Emulator X - that's really the best part of the whole thing.
Bottom line, the Emus are cool but if you're just looking for a typical run-of-the-mill soundcard with ASIO and low latency, go with Creative or M-Audio.
Oh and Icone, I had an Audigy2 ZS before the 1010 - it doesn't have native MIDI support but if you have either the older or newer "Live drive" then there are usable MIDI ports on that. Before the Audigy I had the SB Live with the Live Drive - the Audigy has the same connector, so I hooked it up and the MIDI ports etc. worked fine. |
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| mysticalninja |
im still on a SB Live card :o
why do you use emulator X as your sampler not just cubase digi? |
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| Icone |
Ok, thanks for the info Digi! :)
I'm not really planning to hook up some synths on it, though perhaps a midi controller would be nice someday. |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by mysticalninja
why do you use emulator X as your sampler not just cubase digi? |
Cubase is a sequencer, not a sampler.
I believe most people here use Kontakt as their sampler (or EXS24 for the ones on Macs). I still use it for drums due to MIDI timing issues, but Emulator X is way better IMO. |
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| mysticalninja |
| you obviously like emulator X more, yes. that is why i asked you why. why not just use cubase+kontakt or battery. |
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| EliPsE |
| I got the Emu 1820M and i love it, and it hasn't been buggy for me at all. I was think'n about getting the Emulator X package just didn't know if it was good when it first cameout. |
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| Timothy |
| quote: | Originally posted by Icone
I don't know if the regular Creative Labs Audigy has the ability to link up your midi controller? Otherwise I'd definately go for that one, am very pleased with mine (nothing exotic) :) |
I also got an audigy( 2 ZS ). I hooked up a midi controller on a USB port and it works great. You can find great USB midi controllers nowadays. ( Now that the Virus Ti is released soon, many VA synths with USB support will be made in the near futur I hope. ) |
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| Quinders |
| My advice (for what it's worth!!!) is to get an M-Audio 2496 soundcard. Very cheap but very good for the basics with great sound. Over here they're about £65 - that's nothing for a card this good. |
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| TranceReality |
| quote: | Originally posted by Quinders
My advice (for what it's worth!!!) is to get an M-Audio 2496 soundcard. Very cheap but very good for the basics with great sound. Over here they're about £65 - that's nothing for a card this good. |
I totally agree with Quinders in a way! Awsome soundcard for such a low price with up-to-date drivers and ULTRA LOW latancy too!! I am currently using this soundcard in my setup and I don't plan to upgrade for a while yet. It is not a basic soundcard at all...... 24-bit/96kHz digital audio from a soundcard at this price is a bargain. Go grab yourself one ! |
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