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tetripor
Published on 04/27/09 at 06:11
I needed a port in addition to the store and got the 8i8o proved off-budget (I had a 4x4 midisport M_audio).
I use a lot of drum machines (all TR) and two North micro modular analog synths and 4 connected by a MIDI to CV converter. Plus 2 multi effects and a sampler. In short it makes the world to connect and I needed a model with at least 5 ports ...
Motu enjoys an excellent reputation where my choice.
I use it with Cubase and publishers on a North midi core 2 duo 3ghz, Windows XP SP3.
Note Clockworks software that allows direct routing of in / out, software that has never detected my motu for now ...
UTILIZATION
In terms of drivers, I have some problems with them, once the motu of 5 does not start with the Pc, or goes out during startup. Once launched against it remains stable and efficient.
I managed to saturate fairly quickly (I stress that only the motu was connected via USB). Publishers of North are two lanes and receive / send data continuously. For BAR I needed a clock sync and / or timecode (for Norths and multi FX as well), plus an ongoing exchange sysex chip.
At the input record, half a quaver latency on every note in this config.
I repluggé removing a time code, the same struggle. By removing a clock I managed to have a near-zero latency, but I clearly felt the limits of the box.
Note that even with all lights, signals in all directions and that sysex balladent in hand, although the latency parte lollipop live the Motu has never won, marking the point against the M- audio, which she plants literally boarding everyone.
According to the manual should support the USB port (in theory) a dozen interfaces Micro Lite, I think it's the machine that is in question.
OVERALL OPINION
In short it is a good model, a hair above the M Audio Midisport 4x4 (the finish and the possibility of a half rack motu in his favor). On the other hand it is possible to plugger several motu in parallel to increase the number of ports.
The advantage: just buy a micro lite 8 port for i / o, and I like the principle of not having to get rid of old stuff to buy again, especially at the price of 8-port interfaces .
In the studio the past few months is a stable machine that entry-level, and I am very happy.
I bought it without problem in a few months ago when I repaired my other 2 analos and it will connect them with the rest. At 150 euros is the best choice available.
I use a lot of drum machines (all TR) and two North micro modular analog synths and 4 connected by a MIDI to CV converter. Plus 2 multi effects and a sampler. In short it makes the world to connect and I needed a model with at least 5 ports ...
Motu enjoys an excellent reputation where my choice.
I use it with Cubase and publishers on a North midi core 2 duo 3ghz, Windows XP SP3.
Note Clockworks software that allows direct routing of in / out, software that has never detected my motu for now ...
UTILIZATION
In terms of drivers, I have some problems with them, once the motu of 5 does not start with the Pc, or goes out during startup. Once launched against it remains stable and efficient.
I managed to saturate fairly quickly (I stress that only the motu was connected via USB). Publishers of North are two lanes and receive / send data continuously. For BAR I needed a clock sync and / or timecode (for Norths and multi FX as well), plus an ongoing exchange sysex chip.
At the input record, half a quaver latency on every note in this config.
I repluggé removing a time code, the same struggle. By removing a clock I managed to have a near-zero latency, but I clearly felt the limits of the box.
Note that even with all lights, signals in all directions and that sysex balladent in hand, although the latency parte lollipop live the Motu has never won, marking the point against the M- audio, which she plants literally boarding everyone.
According to the manual should support the USB port (in theory) a dozen interfaces Micro Lite, I think it's the machine that is in question.
OVERALL OPINION
In short it is a good model, a hair above the M Audio Midisport 4x4 (the finish and the possibility of a half rack motu in his favor). On the other hand it is possible to plugger several motu in parallel to increase the number of ports.
The advantage: just buy a micro lite 8 port for i / o, and I like the principle of not having to get rid of old stuff to buy again, especially at the price of 8-port interfaces .
In the studio the past few months is a stable machine that entry-level, and I am very happy.
I bought it without problem in a few months ago when I repaired my other 2 analos and it will connect them with the rest. At 150 euros is the best choice available.