All user reviews of 3/5 for the Line 6 TonePort UX1

I needed a simple interface for guitar and bass, and can do without effect pedals or an amp. So these are simulations that have been decisive, and price.
Usage: homestudio beginner.
Config: a computer HP desktop 2 processors and a pair of computer speakers with very average.
I recall that the UX1 includes two line in jack, a jack instrument, an XLR for a microphone, and line output jacks and headphone out, plus a separate volume control for headphones and a USB socket which serves both the alimention and into the computer, much to save for use simulations and effects.

UTILIZATION

The drivers are stable, but Line6 does not stop offering updates (not understand why they insist on that).
For my needs, I can read and write 5/6 tracks simultaneously, including a drum track virtual qq guitars and basses.
I never calculated the latency, but my first recording wave instead of ASIO latency was terrible, at least half a second if it is a second, and I heard both the signal and the late tonedirect in the TonePort, almost no latency. Beuuuuurk.

GETTING STARTED

The installation is no problem as long as you follow the instructions and click every time Windows says that the software has not been checked etc.. For something purely owner and under Windows, it still annoyed. And it is a bit long for a contraption basic and can not start the install and do something else in the meantime, since it requires a click every 3 minutes.
Otherwise, no incompatibility encountered with my various materials infomatiques (but LINE6 not like Linux at all), but the manual easy interface is also, except when its not where we fall leaves a little troubleshooting.
Warning: no phantom power mic preamp therefore expected (in my case, later a Behringer MC200).
No jack for guitar or bass ACTIVE.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had more than 5/6 years now and I have not misused.
I had not tried before buying.
What I like most: a little something practical and portable that can replace without much pretensions, amps and effects racks to save if we take as the computer where it is installed. To play live, I think a bean (pod) is more appropriate.
What I like least: I switched to Linux, I changed ordis, Line6 dislikes. Reinstall everything on the new ordis, almost completely incompatible with Linux, it takes the lead, not just as a standard USB interface, which branch and running.
Value: in good secondhand, was a bit expensive new. This is still the entry-level and more difficult to control a real amp if you want to play well and sound, and a bit limited as audio interface.
If it again and experience, I would spend immediately on the best equipment for the audio range, and would use freeware or commercial software carefully selected for effects and amp simulations. Or use a real amp and a good quality microphone for recording on a better interface range.

What technical specifications motivated your choice? For what purpose? What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)? Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DtDs ...) you use the connection and how? * ...
Using Toneport GX as a result of the need XLR connections. Choice motivated by price in nice gear for the USB 2.0 and amp simulations dj known by the GX, sufficient in my beginners computer music for models of cool.

My computer is a portablePackardBell rcent, 3 GB RAM, Intel pentium proc dual-core. Utiliss instruments: Hohner L75 Lespaul, Ibanez ATK 300, recorded with Shure SM 58 for vocals.

UTILIZATION

The drivers are stable? Are they often put day? What software do you use most often? What latency you get and how many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? * ...

Drivers: no worries, installation of road gearbox.
Software: Acid Pro above, and Ableton. Freesoft test with Kristal and Audacity.

Tracks a registered one, not tried pluysieurs time. Tracks played: in a trouble-free package Acid.
Correct latency, not far, but has not Corchi my ears!

GETTING STARTED

Installation is no problem it? Have you experienced any incompatibility? Gnrale The configuration is easy? The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Trouble-free installation, XP (old pc) and Vista. No incompatibility including OS (tested on Mac).

The hardware config is simple: two volume knobs and gnral mic. Soft least friendly: menus Droulez boring presets for guitar, bass and vox. In addition, it is visually riquiqui (size of windows requires), so glasses for everyone! Everything is very intuitive (back in the menu gnral to try to find the last used preset), but it does seem to have corrected the POD version.

Simulations: LINE6 big stuff, so normment preset guitar, a little less for the bass and one for voice qq, combinations abound amps, speaker cabinets, effects ... but NOT ALWAYS SOUNDS THE HEIGHT! Especially having APRS Discoveries Guitar rig, and another type vst Ampeg ...
A lot of line losses, then! Let's say that we must take time to test those usable once this work is, quite a roll.
That said, fewer choices in the simulation, but better sound quality would not it smarter t from line6?

OVERALL OPINION

How long you use it and what is the particular feature you like best and least? Have you tried many other models before acqurir? How do you report qualitprix ? With the exprience, you do again this choice? * ...
Using Toneport GX 1 year, 6 months UX1. My Premire audio interfaces, no regret or worry too much after all. on the other hand, it is clear that one must necessarily go beefier ds that progresses computer music (MIDI, conversion srieuse more ...)
Most all land, zero crash!
and -: simulation many but ultimately not all used (question of taste, of course ...), a little box toc (super lightweight, rsistant?).
With the exprience? A good choice of OCCAZ (nine is expensive for what it is!). I wonder if a card with better converstisseurs without simulation boards, would not be sufficient, using vst plugins ....

But I recommend this card in its price range and see what is asked Obviously (well-made model, for more go in the studio!), Possibly to go before anything else.

-What characteristics have motivated your choice?

Design, Usability, seller tips, budget

-What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk ,...)?

Ace Rock - Petium IV 3.20GHz - 2GB - 400 GB

-For what purpose?

Recording of my group project seriously. (Www.myspace.com / weakened)

"With what instruments or systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) you are using and how connections? ...

ESP horizon flyod standar edition pink Hi-fi headphones


UTILIZATION

-The drivers are stable?

perfect

-What software do you use most often?

POD Farm

-How many tracks do you manage to record / playback simultaneously? ...

Song 2 Guitar

-Are they often updated?

Yes perfect

-What latency you get?

24ms I think was roughly



GETTING STARTED

-The installation is done it without problems?

yes, except when installing XP detects a risk of damaging your computer or you have to continue, there is no risk in doing so, it's just windows ^ ^.

-The general configuration is easy?

Yes, the manual explained it is not so difficult when one starts really, and this is the first interface that is purchased, may over time it comes, and then there's the forum Audiofanzine recess.

-Have you encountered any incompatibilities?

All of

-The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

I can not find a light.

OVERALL OPINION

-For how long have you been using it?

several years

-Did you try many other models before getting this one?

not

"What thing do you like most/least about it?

The best: not too expensive, full functionality, good quality recording, updated regularly.
The least: not provided with sequencer, light manual when it is our first hard disk, updates the style pod farm vst are incompatible with the TonePort must buy POD Farm.

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

yes