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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/06/08 at 07:48
(Originally written by Seith/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
I just received it.
I've had many sound cards over the last years. I will use it in my home studio.
My computer: Dual Core CPU and 4 GB Ram, Windows Vista 32
Connected instruments: Kurzweil K2600RS, Triton rack, DR880, Joemeek TwinQ, bass, guitar.
UTILIZATION
Very easy installation. I first downloaded the latest driver. I installed it, turned off the computer and installed the PCI card (the Layla's cable is very long: 6.6'). I then restarted the computer, the card was installed within 20 seconds and everything worked immediately, without bugs, it's incredible!!!! The setup is very easy unlike with the RME Total Mix, which offers more possibilities but is very complicated (I installed a Fireface 400 and the card was not detected. I had a lot of problems with it and once it worked I noticed that the famous RME sound is nothing special... I also had a Motu 828 MKIII and I didn't hear any difference when compared to the RME)...
GETTING STARTED
Ultra stable drivers (pretty normal for a PCI)
I just don't get the current update madness. Updates are made to correct bugs, so the more updates the more problems you might have.
I use Cubase SX3 and I recently bought Samplitude 10, which I find great...
The latency (factory) setting is 60 ms and I didn't change it because it works fine
with 8 recording tracks and 26 playback tracks. It's ultra reliable...
OVERALL OPINION
I tested it a very short time but considering that I had lots of problems with other brands (stay away from M-audio, RME is overrated, Motu is for Mac users) this Echo sound card was the right choice and it offers an unbeatable value for money.
I don't understand people who buy Firewire cards for desktop computers. Most people use their sound cards only in their studio so the PCI bus is the best solution.
Perfect value for money.
I would definitely buy it again and I'm very satisfied with this purchase... I first wanted a much more expensive Fireface or a Studiokonnekt, but with this Echo I had enough money left to buy an Avalon U5 DI box and a DBX166 compressor....
I just received it.
I've had many sound cards over the last years. I will use it in my home studio.
My computer: Dual Core CPU and 4 GB Ram, Windows Vista 32
Connected instruments: Kurzweil K2600RS, Triton rack, DR880, Joemeek TwinQ, bass, guitar.
UTILIZATION
Very easy installation. I first downloaded the latest driver. I installed it, turned off the computer and installed the PCI card (the Layla's cable is very long: 6.6'). I then restarted the computer, the card was installed within 20 seconds and everything worked immediately, without bugs, it's incredible!!!! The setup is very easy unlike with the RME Total Mix, which offers more possibilities but is very complicated (I installed a Fireface 400 and the card was not detected. I had a lot of problems with it and once it worked I noticed that the famous RME sound is nothing special... I also had a Motu 828 MKIII and I didn't hear any difference when compared to the RME)...
GETTING STARTED
Ultra stable drivers (pretty normal for a PCI)
I just don't get the current update madness. Updates are made to correct bugs, so the more updates the more problems you might have.
I use Cubase SX3 and I recently bought Samplitude 10, which I find great...
The latency (factory) setting is 60 ms and I didn't change it because it works fine
with 8 recording tracks and 26 playback tracks. It's ultra reliable...
OVERALL OPINION
I tested it a very short time but considering that I had lots of problems with other brands (stay away from M-audio, RME is overrated, Motu is for Mac users) this Echo sound card was the right choice and it offers an unbeatable value for money.
I don't understand people who buy Firewire cards for desktop computers. Most people use their sound cards only in their studio so the PCI bus is the best solution.
Perfect value for money.
I would definitely buy it again and I'm very satisfied with this purchase... I first wanted a much more expensive Fireface or a Studiokonnekt, but with this Echo I had enough money left to buy an Avalon U5 DI box and a DBX166 compressor....