All user reviews for the E-MU 0404

I chose this card to the reputation of the brand, for its audio processing capabilities (24bit / 96kHz) and for the many among analog and numriques outputs (2 outputs / analog among asymtriques jack 6.35, I / O optical and coaxial, I / O pm), all in cable breakthrough.
I used me to listen, but especially to my prods (Dub, Drum & Bass, Hip Hop Abstract)
I have a card MSI KT3 ULTRA ARU mother, a proc AMD ATHLON XP 1800+, 512 DDRAM, 2 hard drives 7200 / min (1 40GB system, one 120GB and give samples)
I use Cubase SX, Reason 2.5, Wavelab 4 and Recycle 2.0
It connectea Logitech multimedia speakers (2.1 system), 2 sattelites and 1 subwoofer.

USE

Installation without problems, drivers are installed nickel (the manual is tat a problem installing the drivers who are still a little young, but I have had no problems, no message error as mentioned in the installation guide ...)
No incompatibility with deficits above software configuration is done aisment for each of them.
Pdf manual supplied with the card is pretty well done, clear and prcis (and franais more)

IMPLEMENTATION

No problem drivers (of updates are arranged on the site of E-mu condition enregisrter the product on their website)
I use Reason 2.5 in rewire with Cubase SX 1, and the sound is nickel, clear and powerful prcis on all frequencies (even with my poor system of listening)
Under Reason and Cubase, latency without problems down below 5 ms longer there is no latency direct recording and listening. In short it is happiness !!!

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it recently but I like serious !!!
I like the patch mix dsp software supplied with the card (a virtual mixing desk with tracks for each numriques among analog and outputs), the effects included with the software (over 500 prsets) are ts of good quality and can be used without seeking the CPU of the computer thanks to the e-dsp system.
In conclusion, this card is gniale power and quality of its incomparable with other sound cards among range. only regret the breakthrough cables are too short to my taste (but hey I'm not going to diffivile that price l.
The report qualitprix is ​​staggering (99 euros for what it makes it almost donation)
In short, if your budget is limited and you want a quality of its professionnele for your pc with possiblit to connect external analog and priph numriques, this card is for you, not hesitate not go for it !!!

The value for money

USE

Help !!!! I have a amd 64 3200+ processor 1GB of RAM, although the PC detects the card only when I put the installation CD and I get the end of this one, it asks me to restart and this is my pc is completely Blocked .... I am obliged to force the stoppage remaining 5 seconds press the start button and after restarts when I it's the same pc is completely plant on the welcome screen!
I am obliged to make a boot in safe mode to restore my pc !!
please that's going on ?????
my processor is compatible ????? I think so .....
I cursed !!!!! I rage !!!
thank you to all those who them answered me

IMPLEMENTATION

Unfortunately could not test

NOTICE GLOBAL

Unfortunately could not test

- The 24bit converters / 192khz, the breakout cables
- Home Studio
- P4 3GHz RAM: 512 DD: 140GO GPU: FX5200 OS: Windows XP Home
- Coupl with MPC 1000

USE

- Installation impeccable as I know the others really need debrouille with difficulty to insert a CD and click Next
- No no
- Yes so easy you just have to choisr map in its its software
- No need the manual

IMPLEMENTATION

- Yes no problem
- Few update
- Samplitude, Fruity Loops
- 5 ms
- I read my tracks on MPC so I will not say peus that it gives

NOTICE GLOBAL

- From one week
- (+) Interface, the sound quality, single use
(-) Nothing I like everything
- Nan I avai the systems intergsa the motherboard
- This is the top
- Yes I would do without a problem and if I had more money I would have taken a 1820

J 'had to buy the card e-mu 1212 with daughter card
m it has a flaming motherboard
I bought cranking warranty
and new flames me another computer
as I 'd synth emulator x I say that I go buy the 0404 coup
at least this one does not cause me no trouble at least in this area

UTILIZATION

on XP drivers are not stable I re-installed every week
I have beautiful go to the website and take the new drivers no improvement
recording a score of tracks simultaneously the sound quickly becomes fouillit, not even by a precision mix with separate outputs in the mix patch
only the emulator vx and x have an interest with its controllers foisons same sound output really remember synths of the time

GETTING STARTED

this card comes into conflict with the rest on equipment that is probably because it takes many IRQ
mix patch with DSP are the only strong point of the machine

OVERALL OPINION

I have over 3 years the value for money is interesting but if it again I will not be me price on the head with this product it is better not that I calculated the time I lose by re-installing the drivers still want this morning ...
I see with the other manufacturer that is easier

Very little used, but very functional for all, starting in computer music!
Used, among others, on a PC of my design in video editing!

The two input / output (6.35) can be folded downwards, I suggest, in my view, to put the card in the lowest PCI slot!
This will not leave her dangling cables and so "broken" the basis of Jack!

UTILIZATION

Useful as the second cable D-SUB, gathering inputs / outputs and Midi digital / coaxial!

The card itself, consisting of processors, one for and one for PatchMix integrated DSP, which launches for the regulars, via suitable icon shown in the task bar in the system!

GETTING STARTED

In test and use:
While a transparent world, like E-MU knows how that will delight both users, the beginner, experienced, where not!

All, does its job, as have asked and no exception to the rule of extreme use, see silent without heat too, such as the rack of my 1820M!

OVERALL OPINION

The PatchMix providing only the only I / O included with the card and its extensions, it is still possible to connect to the back of the card that either Jack 6.35, Midi and other coaxial or both to once!


A bundle of soft but is included in the carton, may have then immediately put to work and start to mix with his sequencer of choice.

To his way of a comprehensive and detailed usage ...


PS: I sell today, since most widely used, because of the change of PC, if anyone is interested ...




Mad Max

At the time I was only very small ways and it was all the same in terms of well equipped came out, and integrated dsp is sacred anymore!

I used to catch channels and for the price, it made me very great services.

UTILIZATION

The drivers are stable, everything works fine and plugins presets and backgrounds are nice and helpful when have started.

Some crackles at low latency plugins, but quickly finds parades, using reverb dsp provides example .. they replace it with one of his choice to the mix.

GETTING STARTED

Nickel interface a little hard to understand at first, but after it's all good!

OVERALL OPINION

I had to use 2 years, I record my first album and I must say that for a small budget it's worth it!

I bought for decision midday after being disappointed by a cable usb / midi

I'm working on ableton live with, and I have a EMX1 the midi ports.

My PC is a dual core windows 732bit.

UTILIZATION

Dars stable under Windows 7 32 and XP. Never tried in 64bit.

I use Ableton Live and Reason.

Live on with the emx, I went down to 2ms latency, but this posed problem with passing a Reason 3ms.

I do not use the recording channel.

GETTING STARTED

easy to install
by the cons is a bit obtuse ligiciel.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since 2010.

I tried a U.S. cable / midi disappointing and integrated sound card ...

I did not use thrust of the card, I just use the function midday.

no black spot can be had from the connector, it makes two bunches of cables, I have preferred to be separated and only the branch that I use.

I will ever buy if the opportunity presented itself.

Internal sound card, entry level, very proper for the asking price, installation is easy, the PatchMix is ​​a bit complicated for my taste!

UTILIZATION

The drivers are relatively stable, it works fine in Live and Cubase but sometimes no sound is heard and we must restart the session from the management software of the card. I use it with 7 ms latency.

GETTING STARTED

The control panel of the card is a bit tricky to master especially the routing (PatchMix) is definitely not intuitive. Personally I took the advantage of simplicity by using e no effect and minimal tracks, the ideal is to get its own session. Plugged directly into and out of my mixer.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for some years and I have less and less of a problem of "stall" time! I do not think I would do that choice today as the market for sound cards has evolved significantly and prices have fallen dramatically.
One can find better without problems, even less expensive!

2 I / O analog jack, 2 / O numriques, MIDI, DSP embarquque say more than enough for my humble needs.
In addition, the software provided is enough to start working (Cubase VST and Wavelab Lite).

UTILIZATION

Installation very simple and without any problem, whether for the card or for software that comes despite a feeble computer configuration (P III, 256 MB Ram).
Manuals provided in PDF and in French please particulirement are clear and assists prcieuse

GETTING STARTED

No concern for drivers under W2000.
I use the Cubase VST and Wavelab Momet Lite (comes with map) and until now, no problem noted, everything is stable trs.

The card sounds like a pro whether it be in analog or numrique.
Similarly, the DSP effects are Intgr dexcellentes bills and usable.

So why put 8 / 10?
DUE TO THE USE OF PatchMix SEEKING SOME TIME SEE A CERTAIN TIME TO CC adaptation make the most!

OVERALL OPINION

Jai trs favorable notice for this card dentre end Mylen Careers News Patchmix's a little confusing, but examples can quickly get out of sen.
I am the User since July 2004 and until the silence despite limited computer configuration.

DEFINITIONS Cest a good choice for beginners in computer music with no worries!

I used up the sound card on my motherboard (which also silent unusable audio recording), a silent card 99 nickel for what I should do.

I am a composer of music image and this card is more than enough to make my own DMOS.

The sound is really nickel. a super dynamic, BLUFF!

My config:

P4 3Ghz
1024 DDR PC2700
1 HDD 160 GB
A 80 GB HDD

1 Radium 61 Keyboard Controller
Table 1 Behringer UB802
Boss GX700 Guitar Rack 1
1 Behringer Micro Chant

UTILIZATION

Installation without problem. New drivers also put (v1.6).
No incompatibility with the hardware, the motherboard (Via Chipset), and other PC peripherals.

Configuration PatchMix a little tedious when you do not know the technical routing, but not impossible.

Manuel clear only complaint more technical assistance on patchmic would be a plus.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are as I said dj stable. Petit same problem when opening cubase (but rare) no sound output.

I use Cubase SX2 with a ton of VSTi everything works perfectly.

I get a latency of 5ms no problem in 44.1 khz, I have not tried other frquence because I am currently on a long mtrage and does not want to put the bins in the components of j made.

1 simultanment track, with a stro between, it can be difficult to better, and I play one so ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about 1 month
this card is lovely.
small BMOL for PatchMix complex
this is the first time I use a card with ASIO drivers, and it is top.

Report quality unbeatable price

I choose this referrer eyes shut, unless I was offered a MOTU HD

In your portfolio, worth every penny ca

- Motivations? Price, number of inputs and outputs, input-output format.
- What use? Modelling
- Config? PIV 3.0C, 1GB Corsair RAM, P4C800 motherboard, 120 GB SATA HD, Win XP SP1

UTILIZATION

No problem with installation, quick installation trs in less than 20 minutes and yet I do not have the mass of exprience in assembly / disassembly of PCI cards.

Tlcharger the latest version of driver, no problem of installation.

I plugged the card inputs the outputs of my little mixer (Berhinger MX802A) for several reasons:
- Bnficier pr-amps
- You can connect your card my stuff (bass, scratches, microphones) without having to slip pniblement derrire my CPU.

GETTING STARTED

Many say that the PatchMix is ​​a real head-case ... bein not so much that eventually the dernire doc in French is admittedly a bit heavy but the examples they supply for use with a particular software are clear.

The "sessions" come standard also allows a simple and fast.

A single problem since rgl, I dtruit ears with a violent larcne Get You Started when I log on XP that I had not used since the installation of the map. APRS paramtrage a small (and declining earnings using the default session) more problem at the start of the session XP).

Otherwise I work in Sonar with no problem especially 3.

OVERALL OPINION

Exellent quality price ratio, but my exprience is not yet enough to judge consquente in the long term.

I would put the notice days later with more luggage because at the moment by reading and recording a single track simultaneously, no problem ... but it certainly will come one day to another! .

My motivation to buy?? The price!
I did not need a whole lot of input and output, but a good cheap card with a low latency asio trs.
My config: Athlon64 3400 +, 1GB DDR400, GeForce 6600 GT, 2 * 80GB Maxtor HDD.
Which instruments: a MIDI keyboard and all my collections of VSTi!

UTILIZATION

Installing the hair, not against incompatibility by Systm config console EMU totally no! Why make clear when you can do almost no manual ... complicated ... it's not much Mr. EMU!

GETTING STARTED

Stable drivers, no pb with my cubase sx 2.2 APRS a battery of stress tests effectus!
5ms latency
Yet the number of tracks?? DSOL I did not count but a lot!
Great dception: the DSP. Intgr effects and hardware are in grams (my opinion) put all the trash! I would still use my Waves later ... so it is important not to believe that the price was right and more a PowerCore! But I do pnalise too much on the note because for 99 Trs do not push it ... but no good at multimedia for the pros (I hear the effects)

OVERALL OPINION

It is well worth the note!
Not easy to implement the FIRST TIME, effects Intgr anecdotal, but we forgive her everything so she gives! : Good converters, stable drivers, connectors complte short, it's all good!

Ben is the main motivation on the relationship quality / price, simply excellent.
I use a small mixer (TAPCO 6306).

UTILIZATION

The installation does not empty but I have not removed my old sound card (SB Audigy) to keep the firewire port as is recommended by the manufacturer.
So, a priori no worries. However, I find it unfortunate that we should first install the drivers on the CD to apply the update. I think a standalone version would be more practical and would be less of PBS. They also share the application of the driver. In all three files were installed and two reboots, is easier!

GETTING STARTED

Good drivers are not super stable. I can not go below 10 ms. And even when a appears stable, there are occasional small cracks.
The PatchMix is ​​very practical and plutt well done when we understand the trick.
I do not use the DSP (shame on me!) So I can not tell if it's good. That said, I found the window of the known effects SETTING THE trs not ergonomic.

OVERALL OPINION

So it is but I have a more stable driver, their installation a mess reminds me of the old Audigy facilities so it does not reassure me.
The Routing options are powerful trs.
I can not judge her too in so far as I touch my hardware at the same time.

Therefore résumé: yes but strongly stable of drivers and standalone.