All user reviews for the Edirol UA-25EX

I chose to replace my lexicon alpha. I used to record my songs I do on mpc on a laptop Acer rotten but still running.
What motivated my choice:
-The usb2,
Them excellent drivers
-MIDI interface
-XLR combo input jack

UTILIZATION

The drivers are very stable, I use it mainly with Reaper and it runs perfectly well, I get a latency of approximately 9 ms without any adjustment.

GETTING STARTED

Quick, simple, no need manual I have made no adjustments and it turns nickel.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about a month I tried the lexicon alpha and the Sound Blaster Audigy, no comparison the edirol is really huge!
Value for money excellent choice I would do this without hesitation!
The feature I like most:-drivers!

simple connectivity (MIDI / XLR / Hi-Z / RCA ....) and effective (comp / limit, phantom power)

solid metal case

I would love to have 2 headphone however ....

used with mixing desk yamaha / guitar / keyboard controller (noon) and sometimes a SM58

i740QM / 4Gb / 600Gb/7200rpm / win7x64

UTILIZATION

drivers are very stable ... for now ... but RAS is the 2nd Edirol I have and I've never has been worrying about drivers!

uses sonar with X1 (better than cubase for x64 with ....) and sometimes with cubase 5.5, which is my sequencer of choice ... but the engine is only 32bit.

the drivers are updated as edirol when he needs it!

latency 48kh/24b = 6.8m .... works well (I do not use 96khz)

GETTING STARTED

nothing complicated with this card, everything is in facade .... just turn the knobs (after selecting the desired settings on the back course )

the direct monitoring has an adjustable volume and thus allows to mix processed signal (if active monitoring of the track) and direct signal, which is very valuable to record instruments, and of course it also supports a zero latency at a recording from a signal trafficking (eg by a pedal, no need for the monitoring of the runway, while retaining the ability to independently control the volume of the signal)

I want to point out that qq jai have problem with my USB 3.0 port but I do not think that would come from the card ... instead of drivers of my PC .... I have a 2.0 branch (the only jai!) and for more than a problem ... if I sometimes sound stopped and I had to deactivate / reactivate the monitoring of the track for him to come back ... rather annoying when it happens in the middle a recording! It's only

OVERALL OPINION

qq weeks that I'm using it but it is not my first map so I do not need any longer for me to review!
I've ordered a novation Nio 2 / 4 but could not make it work properly (x64 is not officially supported) the sudden I'm back home edirol / cakewalk so I've had in almost 15 years of computer music, almost has never complain!
the sound quality of the converters is satisfactory, as the comp / limiter which is rather good job ... it's no frills but it works correctly.

4 RCA outputs and 2 headphone jacks make this card perfect for me, but it is still pretty strong and stable so from my point of view the price / performance ratio is satisfactory.
From the perspective of the opportunities it offers the card itself is good without being exceptional (the competition is not worse from this point of view), on the other hand of drivers it very stable and it is a VERY big plus.

I think the only brand for which I would change it would be RME. I intended to buy the departing babyface, but since I did not need a large number of inputs and high-end converters, it would have been a bit unfortunate. In the end this UA25 satisfy me (almost) fully, and I do not regret my choice. This is an interface to advise those who want to start in good conditions or those who, like me, identifying their needs and do not really need the "high end".

The only problem with this audio interface: I had a problem input, the two began to do a lot of breath and parasite. The warranty was still valid, it was quickly repaired. Apart from that it's a card that works very well for its price, I have no real fault to find. The direct monitoring can be useful, the drivers works fine (xp and seven). The quality is quite good (I recorded it with:



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I used it for vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass and various instruments. No problem. I'm not very careful with my equipment (I not drag in the mud, but it's far from nickel to me, and it has resisted). (Unlike some NANOPAD completely dead after three months, but it has nothing to do).

UTILIZATION

I do not have time to go into more detail. No driver problem. Imperceptible latency. The number of tracks is limited by my processor entry by the sound card. I use Reaper and I used Sonar and Live. I also use Guitar Rig 4

GETTING STARTED

No particular problem.

OVERALL OPINION

A little over a year since I have is my first audio interface.

What characteristics have motivated your choice?

I needed an interface max 2 inputs + MIDI ports.

For what purpose?

Ben to record audio and MIDI with Ableton Live Intro (which "supports" that up to 2 entries of registration). To store more songs you have to buy Live 8 ... which is not expected anytime soon.
What is your config?
MacBook Pro 13 "CPU - 2.66 GHz - RAM 4 GB - HDD 256 Gb.

With which instruments or systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) and you use the connection with what?

A mix of old table Berhinger ... beginning to be well shaped ...

UTILIZATION

The drivers are stable?
Ben is on a Mac ... so it runs smoothly
They are often updated?
I just bought it
What software do you use most often?
Ableton Live Intro
What latency you get?
There is a "bypass" monitor avoiding latency. I think it turns to 4.8 microseconds.
How many tracks do you manage to record / playback simultaneously? ...
2 to the Registration
Dunno for reading. Not been limited so far


GETTING STARTED

Installation is it not working?
Nickel chromium. Mac always nickel

Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
not

The general configuration is easy?
Yes and no. I do not find this well-designed interface. The small buttons at the back are difficult to access ... And then adjusting the frequency of sampling must be done before you plug in USB ... A little damage. And also how 96Khz: ben must choose either to save or to read. So instead of a "selling point" rather than a real feature

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Yes! Without more, a manual that explains a little while



OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?
1 month

What thing do you like most/least about it?
THE "+":
- Sound Quality
- Full connectivity
- The "switch" Monitor ... who can "cheat" with latency. Ok, the sound we record is the one between direct audio inputs ... but it can be in place ... and playing with her afterwards

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
No. And it is a "mistake" ... Coming to buy my MacBook Pro 13 ", I needed an audio interface soon ... In the store, they had neither the Presonus Profire or M-Audio Fire is something that interested me. .. these 2 latter being beyond the 200 € the "promotion" to 199 € seemed like a good deal. Edirol-Roland is an excellent brand.
What is your opinion about the value for the price?

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

Yes and no! this machine works beautifully ... but I was looking for a Firewire interface (since there are only 2 USB ports on the MacBook Pro) ... but they were not at the store in question ...

Having said that it fulfills its job. Record audio and midi ... and I have no regrets individuals ...

The product quality is good. Metal housing - robust. Quality connectors and buttons portards and equally correct. Very little wind, no stray individuals ... The connector can connect well fournier correctly what you want ... either "live" in the interface or via a mixing desk ...

The quality / price is more than appreciable.

One day, well I probably will migrate to Live 8, where another interface more "powerful" will also be useful.

But one thing at a time! I think it's a very good buy for a first interface and / or use "lonely" ... Although the group I started pretty well now, I play alone with Live ... so I do not need, now more than 2 inputs and 2 outputs.