All user reviews of 4/5 for the Cakewalk UA-25 EX

Some points that influenced my choice:

USB-Connection
-Build quality (the metal case looks strong!)
-Compresseur/Limiteur Analog integrated
Midi Port
-Affordable
Compatibility-Windows7
-Aesthetics! (Little more!)

Computer configuration:

Packard Bell iMedia S1800
CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5500 2x2.80 GHz
4GB-DDR3
HDD-640GB
Windows7-64bit

I use this interface to:

-Ableton Live Lite 8
A little-Sonar 8
Controller-A-300PRO same brand
-Input: Korg Electribe MX 2x mono (Synchronized MIDI) Electric Guitar & Bass or mono
-Output: Marantz amplifier, 2.1 headset or Logitech Panasonic
The VST-mess

UTILIZATION

This sound card is very reliable, I used a lot and often and is very stable! It also works well with DAWs (Live, Sonar) than the rest! (Windows Media Player, iTunes, Spotify, Last FM, Winamp, Firefox ...)

In terms of latency, reducing the buffer size I can play the guitar listening to me through several VST effects! Otherwise there is no latency direct listening with independent volume knob.

And the level of input (adjustable each input) is powerful!

GETTING STARTED

Installation is quick and simple instructions (English paper and pdf french) clear. I have encountered no problems and it took me five minutes.

OVERALL OPINION

This is my second audio interface, the first being a Line 6 Pod Studio UX2 which really does not cut it! (Low input level)

I am satisfied, and can only recommend this sound card! (To be completed in a small mixer to avoid plugging or unplugging instruments)

Firewire version must be better, but this is not the same price, and it seems that Windows and Firewire ...