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NEW REVIEW - Maybe USB Technology Not Perfected Yet
For reference sake I run a P4 2.8G w/ 2G of ram. I recently bought a new PC, and to my dismay it had low-profile PCI slot cards, so an internal sound card would not fit. My solution was to go the USB route. Mainly, I like to use an old hard disk recorder by Roland to track instruments, especially b/c it's mobile and I can take to my band room. Then I usually dump a two track mix into Adobe Audition software using the S/PDIF out from the hard disk recorder to accomplish this and burn to MP3. My old internal sound card from EMU in old PC was great for this. Unfortunately I still cannot receive signal from the S/PDIF connection in Audition software using the M-audio box, even though it all seems to recognize the S/PDIF in/out ports. That's why I gave this a 3, b/c S/PDIF is important to me but currently non-functioning. Yes I get signal using the mic/line analog in's, and I do have to say the Nuetrik dual XLR/TRS inputs are cool. The phantom power/pre-amp isn't the best sounding, but should suffice for demo quality. I felt it made my voice a tad boxy so I still prefer my Presonus tube pre when using a condensor mic for vocals. It's a pretty cool little box with some nice features, but if I had to recommend I would say go with an internal sound card. One question I had was "will this M-audio box become my sound card?" meaning for listening to Itunes and or youtube videos and such? Yes, yes it does. Does it enhance it in any way? I'm not sure but I do not believe so. So again, that was something I loved about an internal sound card as well, was that all sound is processed through it. Also, the M-Audio box seems to have some sampling rate deficiencies/oddities that I didn't experience with my EMU card which may be the reason for no S/PDIF signal. Still looking into that. So if all I was really doing is tracking straight to software with just a track or two at a time, yeah this would be great, or just to jam along with real songs through my PC. However as an audio hub for my PC as both a consumer and recording musician, I would recommend an internal card for sure. This sort of really is a glorified patch bay if you will just to get external sound to your PC, and as far as that goes it's great. I'm sure it's prob also great if you only have a laptop. However if you demand more you may want to shop around and think internal. Good luck!
Reviewed by Paul on 11/10/2009 who plays Rock/Pop.
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M-Audio Fast Track Pro
After recently buying this interface, I am very impressed. I love the combo mic/instrument jacks which produce great quality sound, no matter what instrument you are using. I bought a condenser microphone with the interface, and it allows for me to mic. one amp with two guitars and also get drums on the other track, I reccomend this idea, and it would work with a bass and guitar as well. The outputs of the back of the unit are very nice as well, they allow you to turn almost any set of speakers into a suitable monitor, so you can hear yourself. Overall, this is a teriffic bargain, and I highly recommend it!
Reviewed by BKL91 on 1/9/2007 who plays Rock, Alternative.
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Great Product
I bought this interface this week as an upgrade for Garageband. Prior to that I was using the line in jack on the Mac. It has great features and offers more flexiblity as I am slowly building a home studio. What sold it to me I think is the fact that it is compatible with so many other types of software, in particular, Pro Tools M-Powered. The only thing I could complain about would be that the connection jacks in the front seem a little flimsy and aren't set firmly within the housing. Other than that, great product!
Reviewed by TheMarvelousVernon on 6/18/2007 who plays Rock.
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Fast track to nowhere!
OKay this thing is awesome for recording one track at a time. If that's all you'll use it for...go for it, it's the best one out there. But keep in mind that you'll never be able to record drums or more than one instrument at once. It's great for noobs who aren't sure if they are that into recording yet but want something to try on. I own it and use it basically as a practice tool for playing guitar. I mic an amp and it sounds pretty good for 200 bucks but now I know I llike recording and I need something that can record my whole band at once. I plan on selling my fast track pro as soon as I buy my FirePod from Presonus...if you're somewhat serious about recording, buy something like the presonus firePod which can record 8 tracks at once. If not, by all means, the fast tradck pro is the interface for you. Great job M Audio, nice machine!!!!
Reviewed by recordingISfun on 6/28/2007 who plays Rock, blues, funk, reggae, punk.
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Very portable and affordable way to record
The M-Audio Fast Track Pro is a great USB interface for on the go fast tracking. Since it has phantom power built in and the whole thing is powered by USB, it truly is a great interface for laptop. I actually have a Studio-in-a-box at home but when I want to expand my tracking options or want to record in 24 bit on the go, this interface fills in nicely and without costing an arm and a leg.
Ideal for the solo artist, it has two balanced inputs for mics and instruments. The preamps are good and clean for such a portable box. I wished it had XLR outputs, though. On the bright side, it does have s/pidf i/o as well as a number of outputs. After loading the drivers, my laptop had no trouble finding it and all my recording software recognized it. If you are considering this unit for the software, don't do it. The software are "teaser" editions, very limited.
This small unit is solid in build, very portable and very affordable way to start digital recording or to use as your studio away from home. Nice job, M-Audio!
Reviewed by ru2free on 9/1/2006 who plays all types.
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Great Buy
I bought this Interface and I am very happy. If you are doing just 1 or 2 tracks at a time it is perfect. I reccomend this for anyone who is just doing small scale home recordings. I was sceptical at first but after talking with a Guitar Center employee he had me convinced! Once I got it home I had it up and working within 10 minutes. The only thing I dont like is the gain and output volume have to be turned pretty high in order to get a usable signal, but this does not cause any problems I just prefer a touchy volume control. I like the fact that it has so many inputs also, more then any other MIDI interface that is being sold today. They also have the new slick inputs on the front where you can plug in your condensor mics or a 1/4 in guitar cord into the same spot. Saves a lot of room for other inputs!
Reviewed by Jason on 10/24/2006 who plays Rock, Metal, Rap, Hip Hop.
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You gotta get yoursefl one of this, wont regret it
I've been working with it for almost 4 years and has never let me down, I use Pro Tools 7.4, 8.0,Adobe Audition 1.5 and 3.0, Cubase LE,SX3 and a hold bunch of plug-ins, Worked with Mac and PC and it's good in both.
I Definitely recommend it for Home Recording Studio, Easy to use and great Features...
Reviewed by Kenneth Glod on 10/1/2009 who plays Gospel.
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Great Product, and easy setup
I bought this for the sole purpose of recording mixes and mixtapes for promoting myself and my crew. This was extremely easy to set-up. Drivers were available from the website (maudio.com), and set up was real easy. I also use audacity, so using this was simply hitting preferences. Deep sounding, as well as the highs. I would recommend going through a seperate mixer board (Behringher), to adjust for the clipping. If you have a Mac, I would recommend a FireWire Pro, but for PC, the sound, and the price, do not pass this up!
Reviewed by Windz One' on 8/24/2009 who plays Hip Hop / Rap.
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A MUST HAVE IN YOUR TOOL BOX!
I have no complaints with this interface. It's a good tool especially if your on the road a lot and can't bring the whole studio with you. Of course anything that M-Audio comes out with it's all positive from me. They have damn good products!
Reviewed by JoJo on 6/1/2009 who plays Alt Electronica, Chicano rap, etc..
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Great For Macs
I Recently bought this not knowing anything about it, i just needed an interface so i picked a reasonably cheap one, little did i know that this interface was exactly what i needed! Im running this M-Auido Fast Track Pro through a mac and im just using garage band and it works great. It also came with Abelton Live but that program is just too complicated and plus im used to garage band. But overall a very nice piece of equipment.
Reviewed by Superfly523 on 4/29/2009 who plays rock.
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