Comparing UX series with other interfaces out there

[darahmuda]

I have an UX1. It's been for awhile, and so far so good. But I wonder how is it compared to other UXs or even other new shining audio interfaces sold today in term of audio quality. Should I get a new one?

 

I have to admit, many interfaces have a nice looking feature better than mine. But what to consider to choose these interfaces other than input/output port quantity, or mic preamps, or better looking? I wasn't so sure back than. What I know was I want to have a great FX/amp simulator and it can handle 24bit/48khz recording. Is that not enough? What about A/D D/A conversion quality?

[FlyingSquirrel]

I'd be curious to see this also.  I've had my UX1 for close to 6 years now and it serves me fine.  I had considered getting the UX8 since it is rack mountable and has some decent VU type meters, but was never sure if you could record 8 channels simultaneously (live drums, multiple vocals).

 

Also, I wouldn't want to lose the ability to keep Pod Farm as my "go to" plugin.

Nothings broke, so it doesn't need fixing, but I'm curious...

[Triryche]

I think it really boils down to your needs and workflow.

 

For  USB interfaces, I think the UX series offers good bang for your buck with the modeling.

 

I also had good results with a Lexicon.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Omega

[darahmuda]

I think it really boils down to your needs and workflow.

 

For  USB interfaces, I think the UX series offers good bang for your buck with the modeling.

 

I also had good results with a Lexicon.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Omega

 

Really? No better sounding at higher price?

[silverhead]

'Good bang for your buck' does not mean 'there's nothing better at any price'.

[Triryche]

What silverhead said!!

 

You can easily spend thousands of dollars on an interface.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ApolloQuadTB

 

But it boils down to your needs. Are you looking for just an interface, or interface plus modeling and plug-in's.

The Lexicon I linked to was an affordable solution needed for me at the time for the extra inputs, but it does not come with all the modeling the UX/POD Farm series has.

 

If you are a musician or recording enthusiast, there are plenty of interfaces around the $500 or less as well as plug-in software.

 

But spending lots of money on interfaces and gear, doesn't necessarily mean anything will sound better.

Mixing a final product is a whole other art than playing, so is recording.

 

If you are at a point where you feel the UX is your limiting factor, you could try another one, hopefully on a 30 day return policy,and see if there is a discernible improvement in your final mix.

 

But beware of G.A.S.!!  ;)

[darahmuda]

What silverhead said!!

 

You can easily spend thousands of dollars on an interface.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ApolloQuadTB

 

But it boils down to your needs. Are you looking for just an interface, or interface plus modeling and plug-in's.

The Lexicon I linked to was an affordable solution needed for me at the time for the extra inputs, but it does not come with all the modeling the UX/POD Farm series has.

 

If you are a musician or recording enthusiast, there are plenty of interfaces around the $500 or less as well as plug-in software.

 

But spending lots of money on interfaces and gear, doesn't necessarily mean anything will sound better.

Mixing a final product is a whole other art than playing, so is recording.

 

If you are at a point where you feel the UX is your limiting factor, you could try another one, hopefully on a 30 day return policy,and see if there is a discernible improvement in your final mix.

 

But beware of G.A.S.!!  ;)

 

I more concern about converter quality and sample rate.

 

I read also UX1/UX2 sample rate can be up to 96khz, is that true? cos I can't get it set on my DAW. 

[Triryche]

I am not sure what the native sampling rate is of the UX series, I think it up-samples to achieve 96K.

 

Have you tried setting the rate in your DAW then checking "match host" in the Line6 Audio-MIDI control panel?

I don't have access to my UX atm, so I do not remember the exact wording.