All user reviews for the Tascam FireOne

Crossing here, just to kill some rumors ... I used this card there is still a year as its main card with Ableton 8 in win7 32bit. So yes, it is compatible beyond XP.

EXCEPT: it could never be my default multimedia sound card under Windows 7. Mean by that that I could not make him read such sound in media player. I never understood why (I was working in 16bit 44100 also in my DAW), but it does not pose a problem for me since I had another soundcard (Alesis Multimix FX) who was helping me on the few occasions where I had need. This PC is dedicated to music, I'm not using the HiFi.

UTILIZATION

I never had any problems with crashes, I have more with the fast track ultra 8R that I use for. Although this last has other advantages, but I regret the stability side FireOne. Besides latency side, I think it is worth, and it was faster than the FX multimix which I used to kick Mixer and only emergency card at the time.

Never had either of installation problems, at least for me to use in Ableton, either as a sound card or as a remote control.

A notice lower talks about noon compatibility problem ... uh .... I do not see what it could be ... She has always responded to the finger and the eye in my case.

GETTING STARTED

No need to book. I have not had any compatibility issues from the problem mentioned above. It has always worked well whatever the app I used with: stand alone vsti, sony audition for editing, Sony Vegas for video editing, ... never had bread.

OVERALL OPINION

It has certain advantages:
> Low latency
> Dual headphone output with independent settings
> Balance between the direct and after conversion (when shooting), that's cool.
> Double phantom power supply
> Large VU meters
> The controllers !!!! why is it always wisely placed on my desk this big jog informed that allows easy navigation (in live audition and sony / vegas is nickel), just the buttons above to record, play and stop, forward, back .... She always used me for that. In addition to Push, mode setting, I think I would have great difficulty me spend jog. And if I post this review today is that I think at the price it costs Cygnus, I would buy just for that if I loose my own one day.

The negative aspect is clear is that it's firewire, so must have the catch. And what about the OS has come, and what about Mac, I know. But I wanted to pay tribute to him, because it is always an extension of my hand, and I see his side dive with sadness ...

She served more than 5 years as a sound card, it still serves me as a controller. She looks indestructible.

The Tascam FireOne is a very small and compact device that can be moved from computer to computer quickly and easily. The best thing about this interface is that I didn’t have to install anything while I was using it a few years ago. Any one of my computers that I plugged it in, it worked right away without any driver installations, which was weird but I was happy it was like that because it saved me a lot of time.


UTILIZATION

There was no set up at all for me, it was plug and play. This little device as two microphone inputs and two main outs as well. I didn’t expect that when I was reading up on the product online before purchasing it from the website. Once you purchase the FireOne (if you buy it new) you will also receive a copy of Live Lite 6 the Tascam edition. Which is basically a recording interface or a DAW, but I wouldn’t use that software because I am comfortable with the software that we already use. But just in case you need something to record with, it comes with it.


GETTING STARTED

I had zero compatibility issues with the FireOne nor did I have any issues with using it in Cubase and in Acid Pro. It synced right up and was recognized and worked immediately. It does come with a very thin small manual but you wont need it at all.


OVERALL OPINION

Best part about the Fire One is that it is small and compact , but at the same time it still gives you two inputs for microphones. Yes, it is a very good small interface, but I feel it is a little overpriced because there are other interfaces that can do the same thing and have the same specs as the FireOne and they are about 50 dollars cheaper. But, its worth the buy. It will do exactly what you need it to do and its easy to pack up and take with you.

Separating me from my home konnekt8 TC, drivers cause problems, my dealer offered me the FireOne ... A little perplexed, I bought it anyway to use it on my iMac with my grate (Line6 Variax) and a synth!
I was attracted by the transport controls noon and the big wheel ... the weighted class!
2 preamp input, including a Hi-Z for the grate, Midi ports, FireWire ... impeccable.

UTILIZATION

While installing!
You branches and that's it! and that's really wonderful! All I wanted after gallery with the drivers for my Konnekt 8 cans!
You have to install a small driver ... that does not seem necessary, since it's just a small utility to the functions of the FireOne.
So without hesitation, becaufe 10/10 simpler and more functional, you can not!

GETTING STARTED

Good stability, but it is too early to speak ...
I use LiveLite provided with the card, and that's nice, and configuration south of FireOne is integrated in the Midi options ... Very, very practical, high quality.
Latency level is fine .. After that always depends on your config.
For my part, I plug in my grate, and not go below 10ms, I play without being bothered by a quelquonque delay (between 256 and 512 samples).

OVERALL OPINION

I have since yesterday, I was afraid of being disappointed, but in fact I am delighted!
Installation could not be more simple, MIDI control, entry grate ... the top.
While the sound!? Well to tell you, I had a Konnekt 8 just before so I could quickly see the difference. Konneck undoubtedly provided the sound more clear and precise ... but hey, the FireOne fate still a nice little sound, very round or even hot.
The preamps are wickedly effective! Almost better than the Konnekt!
So here I am so happy to finally have a card that I do not have problems with drivers and stability, and then transport Midi is awfully convenient (the buttons are a bit stiff), and the dial pure pleasure!

Global View Reviews

UTILIZATION

No installation problem or incompatibility.

The drivers and management can not be simpler.

The manual is complete and sufficient.

GETTING STARTED

Global View Reviews

OVERALL OPINION

Right, well I use it now for just over a month.
It's really not bad at all.
The pramps plutt are warm and enjoyable, the ASIO driver seems well made and remains stable trs. Only li Firewire problem, not the map, dsynchronisations are unfortunately common with my laptop, but did not budge on my lap. I dduis that li-format connectors FW laptops that are of type 4-pin (mini) instead of a 6-pin turn.
So, has also raised the problem of electric power which is impossible in the 4-pin o autoaliment on the card is a 6-pin FW port.
It's a shame as this card is dedicated nomadism as having to walk around with a power strip and a power supply externally in addition to the laptop is not very convenient.
But I plan to buy an adapter PCMCIA / Firewire or PCI EXPRESS / Firewire (if a exists), which should rgler the problem. I'm just waiting for a 15aine days because I have to get a brand new DELL that I do not know what types of ports it has prcisment (not have much choice because it is a market to purchase li s public).

Remains a problem, the lack of second FW port on the card m ^ m. Indeed, if one uses the BTE with a laptop does not have HD trs fast (as is usually the case with HD 5400RPM laptop), it becomes tedious to work faile latency. So, you have to connect an external HD, and if it is not a USB2, Firewire is a forcment. However, laptops have rarely more than one FW port. Feedback, less than an HD possder be able to chain another prriphrique FW, we are stuck.
My HD FW possde this property since it has three connectors, one and two USB2 FW, a 6 and a 4 pin. Obviously, ct nomadism is the revert still increases because once again the weight and number of power supplies and cables.
But it's cool if plutt has internal HD speed.
Remains the midday duo I have yet to test and control functions that I have yet too few to judge achievement by the transport controls and jog wheel is trs agr able. I use the gear in Cubase 4, Live 7, and I test in SX2 no problem except that the wheel DPLA cursor SX2 measure by measure and I did not look further to see if we can change, but in C4, no problem, it is well dplace frame by frame. Probably a configuration problem in SX2, probably at the preferences of the Scrub or quantization, I do not know.

Ah otherwise, for between a high-functioning Impdance nickel.

I used a lot of interfaces audionumriques over the last 10 years. I sold an X-Station 25 there is little to go on the FireOne. My X-Station silent incompatible with i915 chipset on my laptop and I regret but sold out of its synth section I could not use it so ... Since then, the FireOne has changed my life that do not have good keyboard Intgr but ultimately has not impede me as a particularly since I do audio and I use Groove Agent 1 and 3 for the rhythm. The synths, well, I record the guitar with what I want to hear them play later, and back to the studio, I replace the guitars tmoins by real synths, so I had going .

In my opinion, I ratio Q / P is a bit too low because the price is, when 40,000 m ^ m not analog. J'exagre a little is sr, but there are few prs m ^ m the benefit from the competition and finally a little cheaper.

Still, I long to me hsit DCID for this MODEL, and I think I would do the m ^ m if a choice is Submitted.

Finally, it is when m ^ m take into account what I said earlier about the lack of a second connector FW, which may lack some of the DCID prfrer a USB2 interface.

What technical specifications motivated your choice?

possible compactness, price

For what purpose?

own model, box ides ...

What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?

Dell D610 Centrino 1.6 Ghz Xp sp Mgas Ram February 1256 firewire card, external HDD 7200 RPM

Lacie USB dual display

Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how

connection? ...

Vocals, guitar etc ...

UTILIZATION

- Installation is it without problem?

5 minutes by the clock thanks to the drivers found on Tascam Germany.

- Have you experienced any incompatibility?

currently no ..

- The configuration gnrale is easy?

ben er easy you die!!

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

not need to read everything in depth, enough to read the PDF supplied

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?

two versions, those on the CD and they download on the German site ...
is not that stable, soft turn pro and multimedia works

- Are they often put day?

But is not often Defines!

two versions of XP and Vista so far (which intgre a amlioration rtroactive Xp)

not tried Vista but no luck yet.

- What software do you use most often?

Squenceur editor of sample and freeware ...

- What you get lag?

inaudible ....

- How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? ...

2 ... There are two entrances

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

three months ...

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

the quality of the sound .. the least surprising, cracks in multimedia card when the network

branch is

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

was not too expensive to try, I prfres wait ..

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

given the capabilities of laptops today (June 2008)

carefree, a portable three years of age and hop a roll, we do not

the video, just sound of a ram drive 7200 towers and a common

1.6 Ghz and the fact

Athlon 4800 +, 2GB dual channel DDR2, Gigabyte cm, hdd seagate 120 and 300GB, ATI Radeon 2600 400mb xt.port firewire texas instrument / s

use of the card: Audio recording vocals, guitar and piano (not all at once lol).

UTILIZATION

Everything is ok ... bravo tascam. (On win xp pro sp2). it's so easy to install at first I thought it did not live like that then it was good! I had never seen anything like it for any other stuff. on the other hand if you want to config panel of the card, go look in the install directory, I did not put it in the taskbar, so I created a shortcut on the desktop. ah adapts the sampling rate in cubase or other automatically, no need for tedious adjustments by hand as the dmx.

GETTING STARTED

Super stable drivers for audio. attention however to the network that sizzle for the team son.dommage Fortess 2, I played with the onboard sound card, but I have not bought the tascam for that eh!
then the audio ..... not a breath happiness (except perhaps the preamps I have not thoroughly tested but it would be normal)! you do what you want recorded tracks, normalize, compress, it was the breath of those apps and the mixer (I have a ub 1202). latency is very good (5ms, we can push to the max to 2 ms but me I'm fine, knowing that there is the audio zero latency which is great). the gain for the microphone is not great but I guess I need a preamp with. The sound is a little colder than my dmx 6 fire, I would say it is neutral but I prefer this way because I can do my settings after! I said: it is neutral recording, no audio playback of movies or music.
for now, I have tried to play two audio tracks at once, but the animal assumes good omens .....
midi I have done nothing but instrumentals virtual depend on the ability of the pc so I see no worries
Oh one last thing: great guitar input on the front, and the button to turn it on and off, it's super convenient!
I also stated that the jacks are only mono, not stereo (line-in I specify the outputs are stereo headphones).

I feel at least I'll finally be able to register my components on my piano (a u1). The only worry is that this card is so accurate we mean the limits of expressiveness of the musician and the instrument (I have not a Steinway although I wish .... but I can point!)

Finally, I use Cubase inwired, I can not in Ableton Live Lite 6 (I did not even looked at this log, for laziness). it works well except that I do not program the buttons on the tascam in ableton and I would like it to be practical.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two days ....

So I think for the moment is not very critical! but compared to the dmx 6, the day and night! a clarification, however I would note is the max because I have not paid the price (only 170 euros including postage in musicwest, and is found almost double on other sites) and at this price it is really good. for more, I found it a bit limited. I am super happy for now, I'll say more in a few months.

after a good week of use:
concerns the adjustment in the games was set by itself, no more worries!
for audio recording: there is a little breath, but I think it's inevitable without preamp. I have the card and the mixer then necessarily ..... as told in the tutorials and except for the mixer, the rest of my stuff is inevitable to buy. in any case the card is super stable .... not only negative drivers in ubuntu and impossible to contact them for now from Tascam. I still have not managed to operate the buttons of the card and I'm still looking for help, thank you!

s after nine months of use

map super stable and super convenient, no regret buying! I managed to program the buttons and jog in Cubase SX and Ableton Live Lite 6 Finally! a real treat for the records. I will also try to work on my laptop to record my piano (pc compaq hp notebook 6715 b). The only downside is the creaking in the game use the network card (but do not worry, it only pro audio, no play). I think I would do this choice a thousand times (okay I exaggerate a little!).
for people who do not want to take the lead to set the audio pc for hours, this card is great. just for that, I put him full marks everywhere!

after two years and big thumbs down ...... no anger against tascam driver to win seven still does it work in Sonar 7 hs by chance, but not audio playback under win outside of sonar, inconsistency and direct x 10 11 course. and coincidentally, can not be contacted tascam. they were unable or unwilling to develop drivers for win 64 bit os. just for that I no longer buy anything from them, it's a scam.

what motivated my choice: I wanted a mobile config, so a map, not too big to use live with a laptop and not USB ...
In terms of input / output, I wanted to at least one high impedance input to connect a skyscraper, a line, a link to connect a MIDI master keyboard and pedals.
This board has everything I wanted, plus a scroll wheel (very practical use), and buttons that send MIDI notes, so assignable to any function in the software. In this case Ableton Live.

Pc config: it is a fujitsu / siemens amilo pi2530: intel core2duo 2 GHz, 2 GB DDR2, Windows XP SP2

UTILIZATION

- Simple installation without blurs.
- Configuration ... oh well it is configured? yeah there is a small control panel that selects the sample rate, buffer size, and choose multiple mode of operation of LEDs around the dial (tuning inside! pity that the LEDs are not blue. ..)

- The manual, I just read the installation tips ...

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?
it looks stable, I had some problems with random cracks and unsightly Live at first, but I think it came from the soft, not the drivers (I tried it with cubase, it did not)

- Are they often updated?
I made one for now, but the card is not old

- What software do you use most often?
live

- What you get lag?
23 ms ... There's better, but it goes
[edit 09.12.08] In fact, I managed to get much lower through the buffer to the mini, and without cracking]

- How many tracks you get to record / play time? ...
my goal is to run, not necessarily win the race ... I have not tried seriously

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
So it's still fresh, it's been one week, but I would not say how many hours I spent ... I tested the endurance before using really live.
[edit 9/12/08] Well, she did not always betrayed ... it's ok, I totally trust him now!

- What is so special that you like most and least?
most: I love the wheel, and buttons that send a signal noon, and the meter as stereo
what could be improved (but I chipotte, considering the price): keys for MIDI and the wheel, I would have liked to change their transmission channel ... can be via a future update of firmware / drivers? hope.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
not. this range is not in any case.

- How would you rate the quality / price?
can not be beat so far (at least for my use)

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
yep!

on the other hand, I have two small problems:
- I feel that the info Sustain (CC # 64) may be zapped by the card. So, I sometimes sound that relaxes when my pedal is depressed, and sometimes the reverse. Not too annoying because I am a frustrated the sustain pedal, and so zap the card support, y'en quickly behind another ... but it may be surprising.
- I have not been able to use the entry "foot switch" ... it sends me anything noon in live: - / [edit 12.09.08] sorry, I had to drink that day, it works well

go, 9 because of these two minor issues

- What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
Imac alu, PRO8 logic. Works perfectly every way.

UTILIZATION

- Installation is it without problem?

Yes, connections, that's all

GETTING STARTED

Logic Pro, iTunes

OVERALL OPINION

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
+
Reliable
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Rubber base trs adhrante: you can place it on a keyboard (test fp4, motif es), we made some assignments and you move the buttons over the keyboard to record his tracks, making track record of ... gnial really !!!...
- How do you report qualitprix?
Trs good.

What technical specifications motivated your choice:

Reputable brand reliability, documentation Franais

For what purpose:

Home Studio

What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...):

Quad core 3.16 GHz - 4 GB dual channel ram - win Xp 32 bit

Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how connections:

I use a master keyboard Edirol PCR 800 and a pair of Monitor Alesis amplifier branch above (the top!)

UTILIZATION

Installation is no problem it:

The simplicity as I always apprci from Tascam, the branch and not work like other

Did you encounter incompatibility: No, and especially no latency, no crack or pop as the MOTU 828 MK2 that I had before me as possible problem ...

Configuration gnrale Is easy to install It's like, no worries, the quiet first.

The manual is clear and sufficient: trs really explain but frankly, I just read that I had read it because there are not really needed so the product is well thought.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers stable are:

Various stable, updates are rare because not useful.

*** Only BMOL date: no dirvers prvu Win 64 at the moment for the FireOne

What software do you use most often: Ableton Live 8 (the top!) - Cubase 4 (Same)

What you get latency: 2 ms (Fabulous)

How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment: 2 since not need more and the product in question is not done to save more and also I do not need more home for decision I couraging.

OVERALL OPINION

How long you use it: two months of happiness

What is the particular feature you like best, the least: I find that most of the product may be from that I saw a deuxime output to direct the signal to a digital recorder America, DAT, MD, etc. ....

* For cons: two out of the front of the headphone Fire One + between a guitar, it's great practice and apprciable because the interface is perfect and in addition the product can not slip because under the FireOne t stick by the manufacturer with a layer of rubber.

Have you tried many other models before acqurir yes MOTU 828 mk2 (a horror concerns and service sales APRS MOTU rpond who never or two months without APRS find a solution ... then! illico product sold, the sudden I buy this little Tascam and her older sister (US-1641) Rack-and that is happiness for the two products of the firm, bravo TASCAM .

Exprience with, you will do again this choice: no hsitation and more with a price as this is to FireOne (125 euros in Thoman) compared France: 270 euros, is that the joy.

I'm not prt of selling ....

If you want a nice little product for your home studio then! go for it.

See below

UTILIZATION

See below

GETTING STARTED

See below

OVERALL OPINION

Yeah I reu in 5 days with T-bone microphone for singing beginners in April 2009 by the German site. And frankly it's the bomb! So I prcise I'ma nophyte So I give you my impressions but not too Whereas.

The case is larger than it parat the pictures. The quality of the housing is good but the rest of the plastic
The buttons have a good rglage Resistors (a runs well I do not know how to express myself) and the wheel Ragit even better!
Premire surprises: the book and FireWire cable 6 pin / 6 pin. Between my laptop with only 4 pins of I go to Carrefour to buy a cable 4 pin / 6 pin (12 euros).
I galr Vista. The driver is not recognized or gnrique ASIO4ALL driver. I saw on the official website that while there is a vista compatible driver said in a document they prcisent that vista is not officially support.
So I reinstalled windows XP (which I should have done long ago for many other reasons).
And the pilot "Tascam FireOne" is recognized (on the other hand ASIO4ALL does not work).
I tried the Ableton Live software that came with the card demo (limit 4 tracks and 2 effects per track). Trs is unstable and more I can not configure the shortcuts of the card the wheel.
I then replaced by Cubase SX3. And it's the bomb.
trs it works well! Even with multiple effects mic + guitar singing is impeccable. Trs is stable and the quality of the sound is perfect for my ears
There is a patch for cubase install when you install the official driver (so before installing Cubase) and shortcuts Firon trs walk well (You must choose the options peripherals "Asio Tascam FireOne" otherwise you may have a lot of latency. For example the wheel to navigate a track is a rgal.
I t surprised not to choose the sound output through my pc. I have to go out the sound of the FireOne. It's not a big problem either.
LED / wheel for mtronome not work well trs (to trigger only 2 out of 4 times but I can not possibly be well set.

I install Guitar Rig 3 and Amplitube 2.
I abandoned the first as well as trs INTERESTED gre shortcuts FireOne card (I'm not Russian for the wheel) but the sound contains noise for some pr-r tings.
on the other hand with AmpliTube's magic! Perfect sound and no matter how many effects you can play live. Latency is imperceptible (default 5ms, we can get 2 ms but I see no difference and I know if a enlve of quality so I remain in default).
(There is no latency problem when registering with cubase + plugin AmpliTube guitar and microphone with direct return our answer to your question)

This is a little to my expriences résumé:
- Vista trash
- Ableton Live trash
Cubase SX3 + trs well recognized
+ Amplitube 2 trs well recognized
+ No perceptible latency guitar (effective) + microphone singing (effective)
+ It only cost me 125 + 10 + 12 port for cable (I think a proper enfn from my research and especially the many possiblilité opened up this sound card!)

What technical specifications motivated your choice?

The firewire port. The brand.

For what purpose?

Live. Steering VSTis.

What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?

DELL Laptop Core Duo. 4GB RAM

Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) do you use the connection and how? ...

UTILIZATION

The drivers are stable?

No crash since I have.

Are they often put day?

No idea.

What software do you use most often?

Cockos Reaper. Native Instruments FM8.

What you get lag?

2ms.

How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? ...

No idea. Bcp, I think. <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" />

GETTING STARTED

Installation is no problem it?

I still had some problems installing, but nothing serious.
Once installed ca still.

Have you experienced any incompatibility?

Yes. MIDI is too weird. On some keyboards, the note-off message is not
INTERPRETATION, I feel. With my Yamaha P90 and AN1x, nickel it works, but I had
problems with an old Roland digital piano, a Yamaha digital piano and arranger Roland.
If you buy a FireOne, make sure it is compatible with your keyboard.

Gnrale configuration is easy?

Yes.

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

I do not know, I have not read it.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

3 months.

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

It's solid, stable and fast.
The MIDI implmentation suffers from this bug compatible standard.

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

Many who have all USB MODELS dcus (latency unbearable).
Alesis IO14 and also one whose converters parraissent me worse
than the FireOne.

How do you report qualitprix?

On OCCAZ is excellent!

Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...

Yes!

# What characteristics have motivated your choice?

All in one interface that includes the 24/96 + midi + controller with jog.
I regret that this card have no heir compatible 64-bit.
I love the direct monitoring option: you can adjust the output level between the sound that actually fits in the card and what comes out of the PC. Super practical, not to mix virtual address!

# To what purpose?

Mainly for use with a EDRUM + BFD and record my bass

# What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk ,...)?

Asus P5B Motherboard-
CPU Core2Duo E7200@2.8ghz
4GB DDR2-1066Mhz
FireWire PCI Card with Chip Texas
-Mac OSX 10.6.6


UTILIZATION

* The drivers are stable?

Very stable, no drivers provided by the manufacturer, the card is directly supported by CoreAudio. on the other hand, it is not compatible 64-Bit

* What software do you use most often?
I mainly use Reaper

* What latency you get?
It is stable at 4ms to play with BFD

* How many tracks do you manage to record / playback simultaneously? ...
Ten, never tried more


GETTING STARTED

# The installation is done it without problems?
Plug is ready.

# Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
Apart from 64-bit not.
The jog dial is well managed by Live but not great with Reaper

# The general pattern is easy?
yes
# The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
It is useless.

OVERALL OPINION

* For how long have you been using it?
I bought it new in 2007, I never so well spent 125 €
* What thing do you like most/least about it?
I like the simplicity of use, low latency. If you hate maps where you have to 2am on the soft rot mix supplied by the manufacturer before any sound, it is for you.
* Did you try many other models before getting this one?
UR-80, Fast Track USB, Fast Track Solo
* What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Excellent
* Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
Yes, undoubtedly